"Let me make clear that we are willing to continue shipping gas through Ukraine beyond 2024," Putin said.
A Russian controlled Ukraine perhaps?
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It does not mean that. My reading is that Putin is saying he is prepared to sign gas contracts with Europe that stipulates the some gas will go thru Ukraine
Biden is surely trying to talk tough to Russia after his botched surrender in Afghanistan. I think this is mostly aimed at the US domestic audience and Putin couldn’t give a whip. I don’t see how Putin wins from what can only be a messy invasion, unless he only takes the Eastern Russian speaking portion of Ukraine which by the looks of polls may welcome the Russians. Taking Kyiv and holding it would be too costly. I don’t see the benefit. He has far more to gain by pulling Germany closer to Russia and away from NATO.
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Hi Ning, I am simply assuming all the players are thinking and acting rationally according to their best interests. David
"Let me make clear that we are willing to continue shipping gas through Ukraine beyond 2024," Putin said.
A Russian controlled Ukraine perhaps?
Biden is surely trying to talk tough to Russia after his botched surrender in Afghanistan. I think this is mostly aimed at the US domestic audience and Putin couldn’t give a whip. I don’t see how Putin wins from what can only be a messy invasion, unless he only takes the Eastern Russian speaking portion of Ukraine which by the looks of polls may welcome the Russians. Taking Kyiv and holding it would be too costly. I don’t see the benefit. He has far more to gain by pulling Germany closer to Russia and away from NATO.
Dear David, I also see Ukraine side tries to cease fire. But a little bit confuse==>
NATO says Russia is increasing troop count at Ukrainian border (cnbc.com)
David, can you elaborate in what you mean by higher reopening stocks? You mean leisure, travel and entertainment?