Russia as the cornerstone of the world economy

[South Park]

Russian gas can not be the reason that it has become the corner of world economy. Russia is supplying gas majorly to EU and they have not prepared themselves for this kind of situation and this is the reason they are facing this situation when Russia is cutting out gas supply from them. There are other countries supply gas but because the EU have not been trading with them and distance making it a challenge. Russia is not a corner stone they are just rich in supply of gas to EU.

Correct, in a way we could just say that Russia is incredibly lucky to be sitting in a bunch of natural resources that the world needs, Japan on the other hand does not have many resources and yet it is one of the biggest economies of the world despite being almost obliterated after WW2, so they have a lot more merits from their economic power as they have achieved this with their hard work and their technological advances, also while it would take some time Europe will begin to look for alternatives to get their gas from other sources, and diminish the power Russia has over them and then increase even further their sanctions against them.

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[AmoreJaz]

Russian gas can not be the reason that it has become the corner of world economy. Russia is supplying gas majorly to EU and they have not prepared themselves for this kind of situation and this is the reason they are facing this situation when Russia is cutting out gas supply from them. There are other countries supply gas but because the EU have not been trading with them and distance making it a challenge. Russia is not a corner stone they are just rich in supply of gas to EU.

Correct, in a way we could just say that Russia is incredibly lucky to be sitting in a bunch of natural resources that the world needs, Japan on the other hand does not have many resources and yet it is one of the biggest economies of the world despite being almost obliterated after WW2, so they have a lot more merits from their economic power as they have achieved this with their hard work and their technological advances, also while it would take some time Europe will begin to look for alternatives to get their gas from other sources, and diminish the power Russia has over them and then increase even further their sanctions against them.

EU can always find better alternative from Russian gas. that I believe. it may be temporary that they feel to be crippled with this cut off. but there are other sources waiting to be tap. it is not the end for them. and so i don't think russia is to be considered the cornerstone of the world economy. sooner or later, the russia itself will find out that their economy is collapsing owed to this war, or it is already collapsing as we speak. later on, a lot of these countries wont rely from Russia anymore. there are more resources out there.

[DrBeer]

The invasion of Russia in Ukraine has highlights different repercussions be it positive or negative.The war going on presently is not only between Russia and Ukraine but between Russia and the world at large.the Russian government has every country on its toes now.
   Russia may be going through economic decline presently cause by the war.buy I am certain before starting the war,they have projected the long run advantage of the war.
   Political war is not a problem to Russia but ecomical war which is presently going on with most of the countries of the world

I don't think they projected economic advantage at all. Russia isn't that dumb not to realize that an invasion would be followed by more sanctions. So they probably accounted for some of those, but allegedly didn't expect the sanctions to be as harsh as they are. Also, they weren't planning a long war. It's clear from both pre-war Western estimates and Russian propaganda that they expected to take over Ukraine very fast, in a matter of days. They didn't expect Ukraine to fight back as much, so now it's been going badly for Russia for a while. It might somewhat stay afloat if the EU doesn't impose a full gas and oil embargo, but I hope they will (or at least some major countries will do so individually), but no economic gain will be a result of this war for Russia.

I would add this here - Russia, having previously delivered ultimatums a couple of times, and having received what it wanted, decided that they would continue to calmly achieve their goals by the method of threats, blackmail, ultimatums, and their fifth column in the EU (Merkel, Macron and many others) . They were sure that the EU, the USA, Britain would allow Ukraine to be swallowed up, once again closing their eyes or "expressing concern." But something went wrong. Billions of euros spent on bribing heads of government and political parties in the EU suddenly depreciated in an instant. The EU, the US and Britain realized that it is impossible, even if it is very profitable, to help the CRIMINAL-world terrorist, and some measures must be taken. The first sanctions and assistance to Ukraine wildly angered Russia, after which the gas terror, pressure and horror stories about a nuclear strike began. And the US, Britain and the EU again decided not to be afraid, but to act. Not all, not to the full extent, not as well as they could, but they didn’t “sink” under the threats of a crazy dwarf! So what is happening now is what we see.

[lixer]

I would add this here - Russia, having previously delivered ultimatums a couple of times, and having received what it wanted, decided that they would continue to calmly achieve their goals by the method of threats, blackmail, ultimatums, and their fifth column in the EU (Merkel, Macron and many others) . They were sure that the EU, the USA, Britain would allow Ukraine to be swallowed up, once again closing their eyes or "expressing concern."

The sad thing is, nobody could stop them and they realized this long time ago. I mean what could the world do about it? The power of nuclear they have, and the willingness to use it if they are not given what they want to creates the biggest issue right now.

What we are looking at right now is the fact that Russia could do whatever it wants, and if you do not do just sanctions, if you do something militarily, like send soldiers, then they will send nukes and that's it, there is no discussion after that and everyone is afraid of that. I do not think that Russia will stop here, they will do whatever they want to do, because nobody else could top them.

[btc_angela]

I would add this here - Russia, having previously delivered ultimatums a couple of times, and having received what it wanted, decided that they would continue to calmly achieve their goals by the method of threats, blackmail, ultimatums, and their fifth column in the EU (Merkel, Macron and many others) . They were sure that the EU, the USA, Britain would allow Ukraine to be swallowed up, once again closing their eyes or "expressing concern."

The sad thing is, nobody could stop them and they realized this long time ago. I mean what could the world do about it? The power of nuclear they have, and the willingness to use it if they are not given what they want to creates the biggest issue right now.

What we are looking at right now is the fact that Russia could do whatever it wants, and if you do not do just sanctions, if you do something militarily, like send soldiers, then they will send nukes and that's it, there is no discussion after that and everyone is afraid of that. I do not think that Russia will stop here, they will do whatever they want to do, because nobody else could top them.

If I'm not mistaken, many has tried though, but it's that Putin has enjoy the support of the people, maybe by intimidation or they simply love Putin. But it has reach it's pinnacle by being authoritarian regime that he is not unstoppable as a President and we could even call him a dictator. And they have the bargaining power, with all their oil against the EU countries. So the only way to stop him is to removed him right now but it is going to be very hard without any repercussions inside Russia.

[DrBeer]

I would add this here - Russia, having previously delivered ultimatums a couple of times, and having received what it wanted, decided that they would continue to calmly achieve their goals by the method of threats, blackmail, ultimatums, and their fifth column in the EU (Merkel, Macron and many others) . They were sure that the EU, the USA, Britain would allow Ukraine to be swallowed up, once again closing their eyes or "expressing concern."

The sad thing is, nobody could stop them and they realized this long time ago. I mean what could the world do about it? The power of nuclear they have, and the willingness to use it if they are not given what they want to creates the biggest issue right now.

What we are looking at right now is the fact that Russia could do whatever it wants, and if you do not do just sanctions, if you do something militarily, like send soldiers, then they will send nukes and that's it, there is no discussion after that and everyone is afraid of that. I do not think that Russia will stop here, they will do whatever they want to do, because nobody else could top them.

I don't know why this is an "amazing fact" for you. Let me explain - since the time of the Soviet Union (but I won’t insist here - I didn’t personally observe it), the USSR and then Russia invested huge amounts of money in bribing, collecting or forming compromising evidence on many European politicians. Remember the same Berlusconi, Schroeder, Merkel, today's presidents of Hungary and the Czech Republic, and many others with lower positions. This is all the "fifth column" of Russia. And they really perform all the commands of the Kremlin ghoul! The monopolization and dependence of the EU hydrocarbon market was built over the years and by the hands of well-known politicians. Uncomfortable politicians were removed, or problems were created for them through nationalist, far-right, and left-wing parties and groups, including terrorist ones. Do you want a fun challenge? Take an excel sheet and start filling in the columns with the following data: date, riots somewhere, and the third column - what events were taking place in or with Russia at that moment? After a couple of months, you will have a perfectly correlated sample of dependent events! The second interesting observation - have you ever noticed that international terrorist activity has a correlation with events around Russia? And as soon as there are real problems in Russia, such as the crisis of 1998, then suddenly all terrorist groups all over the world, except for very specific ones, suddenly subside. Here is such a funny statistic that is extremely easy to check

Well, let's get back to the essence of the matter - and so, all these "impossibility to break gas / oil / coal ties with Russia" - this is a completely manageable, well-protected process. Although we must pay tribute to the EU - recently there have been shifts. By the way - this sharply coincided with the departure from the post of "KGB Major Merkel"

[LUCKMCFLY]

The invasion of Russia in Ukraine has highlights different repercussions be it positive or negative.The war going on presently is not only between Russia and Ukraine but between Russia and the world at large.the Russian government has every country on its toes now.
   Russia may be going through economic decline presently cause by the war.buy I am certain before starting the war,they have projected the long run advantage of the war.
   Political war is not a problem to Russia but ecomical war which is presently going on with most of the countries of the world

In fact, the economic problem in the world has worsened, it is obvious that the USA has problems in its economy, problems that should never have been, and that is inflation, the fact of applying such strong sanctions caused many countries in Europe to be affected , more than anything with gas, Europe has a large consumption and this is a problem that has been escalating very quickly and this has generated discomfort in many, if rapid measures are not taken it can cause a gas crisis, without take into account that the shortage of oil to eat in France caused many to fall to blows, something similar when the same thing happened to Venezuela and with all its items that many countries saw as even more third world, now things seem to have changed, I think this is something to take into account to reflect on.

[iv4n]

I don't know why this is an "amazing fact" for you. Let me explain - since the time of the Soviet Union (but I won’t insist here - I didn’t personally observe it), the USSR and then Russia invested huge amounts of money in bribing, collecting or forming compromising evidence on many European politicians. Remember the same Berlusconi, Schroeder, Merkel, today's presidents of Hungary and the Czech Republic, and many others with lower positions. This is all the "fifth column" of Russia. And they really perform all the commands of the Kremlin ghoul! The monopolization and dependence of the EU hydrocarbon market was built over the years and by the hands of well-known politicians. Uncomfortable politicians were removed, or problems were created for them through nationalist, far-right, and left-wing parties and groups, including terrorist ones. Do you want a fun challenge? Take an excel sheet and start filling in the columns with the following data: date, riots somewhere, and the third column - what events were taking place in or with Russia at that moment? After a couple of months, you will have a perfectly correlated sample of dependent events! The second interesting observation - have you ever noticed that international terrorist activity has a correlation with events around Russia? And as soon as there are real problems in Russia, such as the crisis of 1998, then suddenly all terrorist groups all over the world, except for very specific ones, suddenly subside. Here is such a funny statistic that is extremely easy to check

Well, let's get back to the essence of the matter - and so, all these "impossibility to break gas / oil / coal ties with Russia" - this is a completely manageable, well-protected process. Although we must pay tribute to the EU - recently there have been shifts. By the way - this sharply coincided with the departure from the post of "KGB Major Merkel"

I'm trying to understand what you want to say, but I can't! Do you really think there's a government in the world that has not invested in bribery and that Russia is special for that? And have you really linked global terrorism to Russia?

What do you really want to say with your comment? That is very biased towards one side by the way! I don't know why I have a feeling that you are the one who thinks that harassment is OK as long as you are on the side of those who harass?!

What I see in all your comments is that you are just adding more gasoline to the fire... I am not sure what's your goal, but I don't like nationalists of any kind! You are either a free and open-minded person without borders in your mind, or you are just a slave of some system, whichever that system may be! And like all nationalists, it looks like you are ready to support your system over dead bodies, as long as it serves the goal!

PS: If you have a nuke would you use it?! Just asking to see how far are you ready to go...

[DrBeer]

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I'm trying to understand what you want to say, but I can't! Do you really think there's a government in the world that has not invested in bribery and that Russia is special for that? And have you really linked global terrorism to Russia?

What do you really want to say with your comment? That is very biased towards one side by the way! I don't know why I have a feeling that you are the one who thinks that harassment is OK as long as you are on the side of those who harass?!

What I see in all your comments is that you are just adding more gasoline to the fire... I am not sure what's your goal, but I don't like nationalists of any kind! You are either a free and open-minded person without borders in your mind, or you are just a slave of some system, whichever that system may be! And like all nationalists, it looks like you are ready to support your system over dead bodies, as long as it serves the goal!

PS: If you have a nuke would you use it?! Just asking to see how far are you ready to go...

Ok, I admit that my English is not as perfect as yours. I will simplify and clarify.
1. For starters - no bias! You can refute the facts - please!
2. When you talk about "global bribery", you manipulate the facts a little. I give a specific example, where from the time of the USSR to the present time, the government buys for money, or provokes for money to take steps that then become compromising evidence, and eventually allow illegal decisions to be made, or imitation of situations that encourage such decisions. And here we will smoothly move on to the next issue - terrorism.
3. Let's get back to history. Remember such a trend as the "Red Terror". Do you know such a concept? Judging by your question - no, so I'll give you a break to study. This concept formed the basis of management, promotion of the interests of the USSR in the international arena. But that's not exactly what you wanted to hear. "Red terror" is what the Russian army is doing in Ukraine now, and before that it did in Georgia, Syria, Moldova and other countries - violence, killings of civilians, sadism and sexual perversion of the defenseless, looting ...
But "classic terrorism", this is the second step. Remember the date - 1967. Six-day war lost by the Soviet-Arab alliance. Classic military operations, by the forces of the USSR, showed their incapacity, by the way - similar to what is happening in Ukraine now. Other "technologies" of pressure were needed. And .. they appeared! In the period 1967-1971, KGB General A.M. Sakharovsky developed the concept of a terrorist war. From "peaceful protests" to blowing up houses, planes, and attacks against civilians using chemicals and other illegal drugs. Yes Yes ! If you read history, it was at this time that the cells of the first Arab terrorist groups began to form. Well, you can continue, in open sources, to find a lot of evidence of both covert and open support of the USSR / RF for these gangs. And I repeat once again, this is a fact that is extremely easy to verify, as soon as Russia starts a confrontation with the West or inside, the activities of terrorist groups begin. As soon as Russia has great difficulties, and it has no time for financing terrorists, the global activity of terrorist groups decreases.

Am I adding fuel to the fire? That is unlikely. It's just that you, like the classical supporters of the Russian world, really dislike the TRUTH The truth for the "Russian world" is like incense for the devils, don't be offended, this is also a fact!


PS. about the nuclear bomb. For me, this weapon is from the area of  "made, but it's not clear why." I am against weapons of mass destruction, and even more so in such a barbaric way. I think it should be destroyed everywhere, then at least before starting a war they will think about the consequences. Secondly, such terrorists will disappear, putting ultimatums, hiding behind nuclear weapons like Russia. Hope I answered your question

[Fortify]

The invasion of Russia in Ukraine has highlights different repercussions be it positive or negative.The war going on presently is not only between Russia and Ukraine but between Russia and the world at large.the Russian government has every country on its toes now.
   Russia may be going through economic decline presently cause by the war.buy I am certain before starting the war,they have projected the long run advantage of the war.
   Political war is not a problem to Russia but ecomical war which is presently going on with most of the countries of the world

Why are there so many confused new posters parroting blind Russian propaganda? Is the troll army now in overdrive considering the dismal performance of the Russian army and how the last 20 years of strategic manipulation by Putin was thrown away within the space of a few weeks? The Russian economy is going to sink and since this war seems to be dragging on, it looks like they may end up sitting in stagnation and isolation for many decades into the future due to this massive miscalculation and incompetence of leadership from the very top downwards. Every day we see new sanctions applied and eventually Europe will aim to wean itself off Russian oil and gas which is the last big remaining source of income for this country - because they produce so little else.

[iv4n]

Ok, I admit that my English is not as perfect as yours. I will simplify and clarify.

It's not about your English (I am far from perfect, very far), it's about your perspective, I find it strange a bit, from my point of view!

1. For starters - no bias! You can refute the facts - please!
2. When you talk about "global bribery", you manipulate the facts a little. I give a specific example, where from the time of the USSR to the present time, the government buys for money, or provokes for money to take steps that then become compromising evidence, and eventually allow illegal decisions to be made, or imitation of situations that encourage such decisions. And here we will smoothly move on to the next issue - terrorism.

Man, every country is doing the same for centuries! It's a fact! That is why I am against all the governments of this world! Unlike you who support a party that does it "for the common good"! It's just an excuse for powerful forces to enter with their army wherever they want!
And you are the one who manipulates the facts to present yourself (and your gang) in a better light and the enemy in a bad one! The fact is that all the governments of this world are responsible for many evils that have happened, and they are mostly to blame for perpetuating hatred among the people of this world because it works in their favor, thus winning elections comes with a lot of benefits!

3. Let's get back to history. Remember such a trend as the "Red Terror". Do you know such a concept? Judging by your question - no, so I'll give you a break to study. This concept formed the basis of management, promotion of the interests of the USSR in the international arena. But that's not exactly what you wanted to hear. "Red terror" is what the Russian army is doing in Ukraine now, and before that it did in Georgia, Syria, Moldova and other countries - violence, killings of civilians, sadism and sexual perversion of the defenseless, looting ...
But "classic terrorism", this is the second step. Remember the date - 1967. Six-day war lost by the Soviet-Arab alliance. Classic military operations, by the forces of the USSR, showed their incapacity, by the way - similar to what is happening in Ukraine now. Other "technologies" of pressure were needed. And .. they appeared! In the period 1967-1971, KGB General A.M. Sakharovsky developed the concept of a terrorist war. From "peaceful protests" to blowing up houses, planes, and attacks against civilians using chemicals and other illegal drugs. Yes Yes ! If you read history, it was at this time that the cells of the first Arab terrorist groups began to form. Well, you can continue, in open sources, to find a lot of evidence of both covert and open support of the USSR / RF for these gangs. And I repeat once again, this is a fact that is extremely easy to verify, as soon as Russia starts a confrontation with the West or inside, the activities of terrorist groups begin. As soon as Russia has great difficulties, and it has no time for financing terrorists, the global activity of terrorist groups decreases.

This is exactly what I said, you are biased! You are tied to this too much and that is why you do not see all the other conflicts in this world! You are the loudest in attacking one particular enemy, and that is your mistake, you think Russia is an enemy like Russia, but it is just another government that has nothing to do with the people who live in that area!

As I said, this is just another government that puts its goals over people's lives, and it's not the only one! Instead of history, read the 1984 book and maybe it will open your eyes! This is one special philosophy on how to easily manipulate the masses! Maybe then you will realize what's actually happening around the world, not just in one specific place...

Am I adding fuel to the fire? That is unlikely. It's just that you, like the classical supporters of the Russian world, really dislike the TRUTH The truth for the "Russian world" is like incense for the devils, don't be offended, this is also a fact!

Man, I support just a few things... and believe there's no government/country/religion in the world that I support! Before everything, I enjoy Bob Marley's words, and I am not Rastafarian either! So is weed legalized in Russia? hahahahahaha how can I be a supporter of Russia in any way, man?! What are you talking about?!

I don't have borders and bad thoughts in my head, but I felt bombs falling from the sky and a total blackout from the world... even though I didn't understand why that happens to me and why some people hate me! Later I figure that out, because of fucking governments, rich people, and their propaganda... now I don't trust any of them, but I am watching and following, and from my point of view there isn't a single government in the world with clean hands!

PS. about the nuclear bomb. For me, this weapon is from the area of  "made, but it's not clear why." I am against weapons of mass destruction, and even more so in such a barbaric way. I think it should be destroyed everywhere, then at least before starting a war they will think about the consequences. Secondly, such terrorists will disappear, putting ultimatums, hiding behind nuclear weapons like Russia. Hope I answered your question

You sound like you would use one just if you have it! You would even shoot me cause I am a "Russian supporter"! Even though I can't care less about politics and governments! I am just looking on all sides and I see what they are doing, and unlike others, I don't have a short memory!

Secondly, such terrorists will disappear, putting ultimatums, hiding behind nuclear weapons like Russia. Hope I answered your question

You again! Who is a terrorist for whom?! You need to learn so much more, to open your mind to many other things that are happening around the world before you can make any conclusions!

In one thing we sure agree, bombs can't solve a problem, but tell me why the hell all sides are trying to get their hands on more bombs?! When you answer this question you will realize that all governments are using any conflict to create even more differences between people, it's the best way to keep them high and many of us low!

[DrBeer]

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The problem is that you intentionally or not, but confuse bias and a set of facts. Bias is when in any situation I would call Russia guilty. Yes, I agree - there is a lot about Russia in my posts. But these are facts related to the terrorist war unleashed by them against my country. I live here, I see it with my own eyes. I know what the USSR is because I was born here. I have seen since childhood this wild propaganda and anti-human regime. And I heard about terror from my father, who served with the Soviet army, and from him I heard what she did in Afghanistan ... And after the collapse of the USSR, I spent many years studying this issue.

By the way, if you listen to the state propaganda of the USSR or Russia, then there is just a bias there - in everything, since the times of the USSR, the Americans are to blame for them. Now, since 2014, more have been added - Ukrainians

About terrorism - what a bias. Once again, this is a FACT. If you want to say that all countries have created terrorist movements, and I can only choose Russia - ok, then arguments and facts, otherwise this is a classic attempt to divert the dialogue...
But in addition to "general", while unprovable phrases, you have not a single argument! So, of course, it’s extremely easy to conduct dialogues - no need to strain, have knowledge, just deny what you don’t like, and talk about reality about what’s on hand

about your boundaries. You can philosophize a lot to me about the whole world. It was enough for me the day before yesterday to visit Irpin and Bucha. I would like you to look at what a real terrorist war is. On the corpses of tortured people, on children's corpses in the morgue, on virtually completely destroyed cities. It's good to philosophize and fantasize away from death and reality... Very easy...

About nuclear weapons - you asked, I answered whether you like it or not, but my position is exactly that, and I don't need your assessment

Why do you dislike the fact that the USSR/Russia is the birthplace of world terrorism? This is a fact, I even named the person who systematically "implemented" it, I told you when and why it originated. Show dependencies. Further - if you want to know the reality - study the topic! But you're just in denial, and you're talking some nonsense about "everyone else wants more bombs."

Total: let's switch to the format of a normal, adequate dialogue, in the format of "reasoned question <> reasoned answer"? Or don't waste my time? OK ?

[macson]

The invasion of Russia in Ukraine has highlights different repercussions be it positive or negative.The war going on presently is not only between Russia and Ukraine but between Russia and the world at large.the Russian government has every country on its toes now.
   Russia may be going through economic decline presently cause by the war.buy I am certain before starting the war,they have projected the long run advantage of the war.
   Political war is not a problem to Russia but ecomical war which is presently going on with most of the countries of the world

The world is currently only surprised by the economic war that is happening but rest assured slowly but surely, the world ^{(especially Europe)} will adapt to the existing conditions.  Now the problem is how the best solution for Europe can overcome its dependence on oil and gas originating from Russia.

[Findingnemo]

The invasion of Russia in Ukraine has highlights different repercussions be it positive or negative.The war going on presently is not only between Russia and Ukraine but between Russia and the world at large.the Russian government has every country on its toes now.
   Russia may be going through economic decline presently cause by the war.buy I am certain before starting the war,they have projected the long run advantage of the war.
   Political war is not a problem to Russia but ecomical war which is presently going on with most of the countries of the world

The world is currently only surprised by the economic war that is happening but rest assured slowly but surely, the world ^{(especially Europe)} will adapt to the existing conditions.  Now the problem is how the best solution for Europe can overcome its dependence on oil and gas originating from Russia.

But it will atleast take 5 years or more to become completely independent of natural gas until that people can live without fuel? How the transaction will happen and a the supply chain will be on hault so they have to accept the Russians new deal order and has to prepare themselves to tackle this condition in the future by not over depending on anything for particular country.

[YOSHIE]

   Political war is not a problem to Russia but ecomical war which is presently going on with most of the countries of the world

War in general can be devastating in terms of the economic sector, that's for sure, there is a difference that wars occur in countries that have no effect on the world, most likely from a world economic perspective it doesn't matter.

It's a different story with superpowers like Russia, America, China, etc., if they go to war the negative effects are big enough, especially the economy, you certainly know Russia has the largest natural resources in the world, many need natural resources for other countries, bottom line: what you say is not wrong, but if it continues, the world will have another alternative to boost the economy, But not sure it will work, actually in this war, based on selfishness, the effect of selfishness can be fatal from all factors especially economics etc.

[Pomogator]

Am sure the Russians know what they’re doing and where this war will definitely lead to. They’re showcasing their strength as a nation to other nations that will dare to threaten their existence with mere political rights and democratic rule as a whole. Sooner or later the world will find out the meaning of the war and its true intentions.

I agree with your opinion. Of course, Russia understood all the consequences of this war. I think the Russian government made this decision due to the lack of other options, if the economic threat did not stop it. Russia can influence the world price of oil, gas and, of course, wheat. I think these figures will increase in price around the world.

[Synchronice]

This is the funniest title that I have ever read in my life. Does Sputnik or former Russia Today publish articles around that subject while proving how important their role is?
I have lived in Russia years ago and I can definitely say that the only developed, beautiful and rich cities here are Moscow and Saints Peterburg, other areas look like a mixture of underdeveloping and developing countries.

Everyone asks, can Europe survive without Russian gas? But now one asks - Can Russia survive without its gas export and relations with Europe? Not anyone here thinks that China is a great power that won't help Russia but use it for its national goals? Remember that Asian culture is different from Western culture (West is no angel but just saying). This war will weaken Russia. And comfort? What's comfort for rich people today? Newest iPhone, MacBook, luxury cars, Gucci & Chanel bags and fragrances, luxury houses, etc. Russian Instagram influencers are saying goodbye to these things and instead of German cars, they will have to ride their Lada.

The pain from the current war will be temporary. Ukraine fights because it doesn't want to stay with Russia and starve in poverty, they want to become part of the EU & Nato, they want a high quality of life rather than the low one that Russia has, that's the reason behind this war, not just territories.

[Flyingjack123]

We all live in a global ecosystem and like every ecosystem, where there is a niche for every species.
It's important to understand that russia is a keystone species in world ecosystem.
We need russia as much as russia need world.
In the universe of self obsessed nations, we are not realising that this war can have severe implications for all
I wish it all end soon.. may ukraine recover soon

[DrBeer]

I would add this here - Russia, having previously delivered ultimatums a couple of times, and having received what it wanted, decided that they would continue to calmly achieve their goals by the method of threats, blackmail, ultimatums, and their fifth column in the EU (Merkel, Macron and many others) . They were sure that the EU, the USA, Britain would allow Ukraine to be swallowed up, once again closing their eyes or "expressing concern."

The sad thing is, nobody could stop them and they realized this long time ago. I mean what could the world do about it? The power of nuclear they have, and the willingness to use it if they are not given what they want to creates the biggest issue right now.

What we are looking at right now is the fact that Russia could do whatever it wants, and if you do not do just sanctions, if you do something militarily, like send soldiers, then they will send nukes and that's it, there is no discussion after that and everyone is afraid of that. I do not think that Russia will stop here, they will do whatever they want to do, because nobody else could top them.

You understand what the problem is with Russia's nuclear weapons - yes they do exist, yes they are ready, at least according to statements, to use them. But let's look at this situation, in a timeline of +50 years, for example. The EU and the US, for example, will surrender Ukraine tomorrow. AND ? What's next ? Is it all over? Not ! On the contrary - having felt the taste of "victory" Russia will say - now hand over the Baltic countries to me! And what to do again?
I will now give a very simple example, but very clear. "Russian World" or rashism is an oncological disease that is now trying to hit the world. If you have come across this class of diseases, then you know how it is treated - very painful and destructive procedures of chemotherapy or radiotherapy. This creates a terrible side effect. BUT ! The only way to cure cancer is to KILL IT! The situation with rashism and its nuclear weapons looks exactly the same. You can not give in and give up, only win! Only destroy otherwise he will destroy all of us, someone before someone a little later ...

[Ozero]

Am sure the Russians know what they’re doing and where this war will definitely lead to. They’re showcasing their strength as a nation to other nations that will dare to threaten their existence with mere political rights and democratic rule as a whole. Sooner or later the world will find out the meaning of the war and its true intentions.

I agree with your opinion. Of course, Russia understood all the consequences of this war. I think the Russian government made this decision due to the lack of other options, if the economic threat did not stop it. Russia can influence the world price of oil, gas and, of course, wheat. I think these figures will increase in price around the world.

I am absolutely sure that if Putin and his entourage had the opportunity to re-determine the issue of an attack or non-attack on Ukraine, which took place on February 24, they would not have done this. Russia has already realized that they are on the verge of a military defeat from Ukraine, and most importantly, on the verge of an economic collapse due to devastatingly harsh international sanctions as a result of such aggression. In Russia, they were not ready either for tough military resistance from Ukraine, or for such cohesion of the civilized world and for such sanctions.
Now it seems that Putin has set a course for the self-destruction of Russia as a state, because he does not want to officially admit his mistakes and change course to seize the territory of Ukraine. This will happen if Putin is not stopped in time in Russia itself.