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Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 12:00am On Oct 03, 2022
Watcharena:
NATO is becoming funny this days ,can't Russia lunch nuclear weapons from their submarines
What else do you expect from clowns.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 11:59pm On Oct 02, 2022
Uprightness100:
NUCLEAR STRIKE :
facts about why the Russian Federation will not be able to SUPRISE Ukraine with a nuclear strike.

1. Satellites will record the preparation even at the stage of transportation, the criteria for storing nuclear warheads are very strict.

2. The NATO states put the Russian Federation before the fact that the alliance could destroy the convoy with nuclear weapons even on the way to the starting position.

(GLOBAL Telegram)
Ignorance of that website is bliss. Russia already deployed the Topol-M missile chassis close to Ukraine.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 11:49pm On Oct 02, 2022
Uprightness100:
CONFUSION IN A CONFUSED LEADERSHIP:

Kamala Harris: "The United States shares a very important relationship, which is an alliance with the Republic of North Korea."

Shortly after her remarks North Korea fired 2 more short-range ballistic missiles off east coast today.
How is the United States allied with North Korea? cool

Mad people everywhere. cool
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 1:06pm On Sep 29, 2022
gambojimeta:
The EU aren't crying as much as Africans. Last time I checked, Africans were still crossing the deadly Sahara only to end up at the bottom of the Mediterranean sea. With the arrival of Meloni, the Mediterranean bed is about to welcome more Africans grin
And you're an African. How great. cool
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 1:00pm On Sep 29, 2022
gambojimeta:
That must be the reason putards are crying more than the bereaved. So tey, they started opening threads upandan grin
Lmao. If any tears are to be shed, it should for the EU. cool
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 12:57pm On Sep 29, 2022
saxywale2:
A declaration about as legal as ISIS declaring the creation of its Caliphate. By a regime that is as much a terrorist organization as ISIS is.
Sadly, your take on it changed nothing. Everyone knew from the inception that this was going to be the end result of the brouhaha.

If it was good for NATO-Kosovo, it should be good for Dombass-Russia.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 12:54pm On Sep 29, 2022
iykofias:
Up to 80 Foreign Mercenaries KILLED in high-precision strike on Ukrainian Foreign Legion position in Donetsk region, and Russian aircraft SHOOT DOWN 2 Ukrainian fighter jets - Russian Defense Ministry.
The foreign legion aspect always make me laugh and cringe at the same time because we all know who they are.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 12:51pm On Sep 29, 2022
gambojimeta:
EOD. The pipelines would be good for scrap metal cool
Not when some in Europe still thinks it's useful. cool
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 12:45pm On Sep 29, 2022
iykofias:
Kremlin: Tomorrow at 15:00, agreements on the entry of new territories into Russia will be signed. They will be signed with all 4 territories where the referenda took place.
With that, Ukraine has already lost the battle.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 12:43pm On Sep 29, 2022
iykofias:
“NATO will respond to any deliberate attack on its critical infrastructure” - alliance statement

Sounds like someone is scared of retaliation for something they’ve done
It's just preemptive rhetorics. They have set new precedent that would eventually comes back to hurt them.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 12:39pm On Sep 29, 2022
gambojimeta:
Yes. 2 days worth of gas at most grin
Gas is gas. cool
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 12:37pm On Sep 29, 2022
gambojimeta:
The US energy production is becoming more diversified as we speak. Texas, one of the most conservative states in the US is even one of the leaders.

You are a either a pessimist or just Anti-West..
EU had already laid out a plan to cut dependence on Russian energy by 2/3 for this year alone and further more in coming months. Yes, some people will protest, but the pain will be temporary and they would finally wean themselves off Russian gas and blackmail. No more protest to turn on NS2 or NS1 to continue the addiction. I am glad this pipeline sabotage will even hasten the process. cool
If using present realities to predict possible future scenarios is termed pissimism in your Langly dictionary, then that's your take. I'm good with it. cool

The fact remains that most of the industrialized world still rely on traditional energy sources. Diversification is on, no one is denying that, but only western bots thinks it's a magic wand that would make it happen in seconds.

It's good that you admit that the EU would see real pain. Whatever, Russia has already written them off, pivoting to EastAsia and beyond.

While most part of the EU would move on eventually, at the end, some of them will still crawl back to Moscow because the fact remains: you can never replace CHEAP in mineral resources. cool
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 12:22pm On Sep 29, 2022
RepoMan007:
The average Russia assl1cker is unstable.

You are contradicting your own previous submissions.


You claimed months worth of gas was at stake then changed direction 180° degree and said they were already filled with pre ordered gas. Contradiction is hallmark of putards.
I expect you to be more intelligent than the average western asss leaker.

Read and get the picture. NS1 delivery base was filled with gas that can last more than a month. But only about 30% of that gas goes through the pipes to nations that ordered pending the compliance with the Ruble-for-gas payment demanded by the Russians. The Russians were withholding the other 70% volume by cutting off nations like the Netherlands for non payment in Ruble, plus the excuse that the NS1 needed maintenance.

NS2 have loaded gas waiting for its first transit to occur. These are the gas leaking out now.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 12:11pm On Sep 29, 2022
RepoMan007:
The comments by Biden were utterly careless ones but I believe Russia has strong motives to have done that damage.
If only you can for once put aside sentiments, sit back and think about who stand to gain from this sabotage, then you will find the answer.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 12:05pm On Sep 29, 2022
gambojimeta:
Atleast you are a putard that can stand the truth. That, I can manage.

Diversification of energy would eventually bring prices of Energy down. Obama in 2013 advised Europe to diversify so as to stop Europe's reliance on Russia. Trump also said something similar during his tenure.
Necessity is the mother of invention, now that the 2 major pipeline are out of service, European leaders would start thinking.
It's easy to talk about diversification, but the reality speaks otherwise.

Even the United States still relies heavily on natural gas and coal to generate its electricity.

While it is great to diversify to other sources of energy, it isn't always easy to apply it across industrialized nations. Check all the industrialized nations of the world and see for yourself.

Moreover, the global economy would not stand still for the likes of Germany to think and innovate even as their economy approaches recession. It's a competitive world and others would waste no time to pounce and take over your market share.


Now that both pipelines are out temporarily, the only option for the likes of Germany is to continue buying gas at exurbitant prices which will not only impact their industrial competitiveness significantly, but will also skyrocket the cost of living, thus laying the potential for widespread anger, protests and removal of governments. To cushion or prevent such a scenario from being the case, the governments must then introduced subsidies in different sectors of the economy, which unfortunately would increase the money flow (which initially wasn't part of the yearly budget) and thus forces up inflation. This is what is already happening in the UK. At the end, it's back to square one. So, either way, the EU is screwed.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 11:34am On Sep 29, 2022
"The West always should take Vladimir Putin's words seriously and not ignore them thinking that he was bluffing. Every word spoken by the President of Russia must be taken seriously - this is by no means a sign of weakness or conciliation, it is a sign of political wisdom."

Angela Merkel, Formal German Chancellor.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 11:28am On Sep 29, 2022
gambojimeta:
NS2 had only a day worth of gas in it. 300million cubic meter grin

NS1 was only running at 20% -30 before Russia even shut it in August. Even if it was at full capacity, that like another 300million cubic meter.
Fact: there was gas in both Pipes. cool
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 11:26am On Sep 29, 2022
RepoMan007:
If we apply this pattern of judgement, why is Russia invading Ukraine in the first place? Since they wouldn't want the destruction of their own properties? Why was Mariupol bombed senseless? Why?
Apply your own logic to Russian acts and see who the joke is on.
I don't have the energy to go back to why Russia was forced to spank Ukraine. Minsk 2, NATO, nuclear weapons, Ukraine had it coming since 2014.

Mariupol was mostly damaged by members of the crazy AZOV regiment, hundreds of locals in the city attested to this fact when interviewed by an American journalist named Partrick Lancaster.

Back to topic: it's still wack to think the Russians sabotaged their own pipelines when they control the gas.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 11:10am On Sep 29, 2022
RepoMan007:
if Russia didn't bomb it, what is stopping them from doing the commonsensical thing of shutting the valve from their end after the leakage?
This will avoid wastage as you implied. Preserver wild life and aquatic lives, prevent disasters but they choose to allow the gas flow into the waters.
The two pipes were already filled with pre-ordered gas. Do some some research and you will see for yourself.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 11:08am On Sep 29, 2022
gambojimeta:
Recent events have significantly damaged the overall prospects of the gas trade. Once the conflict is over, Russia will still be able to offer gas at very low prices, but Europe, in all likelihood, will not only not want to buy it then; it will simply not be able to. Russia has lost the European market.

Shutting the NS1 even before the sabotage was the point of no return.
Emotions can make people overlook factual reality so quickly.

Yes,you were right that Russia has lost the European market, but not in its entirety.

The reality is that there are no substitutes for cheap mineral resources especially energy, which is the backbone of the EU's economy strength and competitive advantage. Cheap resources and cheap labour are the twin pillars of productivity advantage and market competitiveness. It's one of the reasons many American companies relocated to China, and of recent, Vietnam. It's the reason while some European nations didn't tow the "sanction Russian" line.

Thus, once this Ukrainian smoke clears, some of these countries would still find their way back to buying Russian cheap energy I'd they want to maintain that competitive advantage, which government subsidy payment cannot maintain.

Meanwhile, Russia has and still actively securing other markets, which of a truth, cannot compare to what they're making from the EU, but would at least, keep the money coming in. But same cannot be said of Europe: there is gas to buy elsewhere but at 5-7 times the Russian price. They are the biggest losers.

Closing NS1 was expected. Sanctions are a two edged sword.

But the fact remains that the BIGGEST winner of all is the US.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 10:44am On Sep 29, 2022
iykofias:
I’m WORRIED that Donbass territories will become part of Russia, this can happen because if Putin has something in mind, he will DO IT - Turkish President Erdogan.
If you were thinking Putin's vow to use whatsoever weapon available to him to ensure the safety of Russia is a bluff, you better start praying that calm should start setting in sooner than later because, Russia has now moved the Topol-M missile complex to the border with Ukraine.

The crisis is gradually escalating.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 10:38am On Sep 29, 2022
Segun2222:
same illiterate people will tell gaddafi was a good president
Fact: standard of living in Libya under Gaddaffi was far better than most in the west.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 10:34am On Sep 29, 2022
olugabbie:
The Islander-M is the only missile that has not been shot down in Ukraine so far.
What about Mr. Khinzal?
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 10:29am On Sep 29, 2022
Enugurangers:
Please share the contract that both parties (i.e. Gazprom and Utilities in Germany) signed that states the above or even a verifiable website link? There would likely be a clause in the contract that will render it void if Gazprom can't deliver.
Possible. There ought to be some clause. Personally, I don't think the Germans would pay even if there is such a clause.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 10:26am On Sep 29, 2022
Alamkir:
MP for the German Nationalist Party AfD, Mr. Gunnar Lindemann on twitter:
— "Nordstream1 and NordStream2 rendered unusable simultaneously by sabotage.

So that Germany can only procure US fracking gas.

And quite coincidentally, a US naval formation was very close by.

With Friends Like these, who needs enemies?"
Succinctly put. But it's too late to cry. Let them dance to the tune of the music they chose to play. Karma is a bitchh.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 10:19am On Sep 29, 2022
Uprightness100:
BIDEN looks for the dead among the Living!

'Where's Jackie?' President Biden calls out congresswoman who died in a car accident in August during speech
Whoever tells you that Biden is the one ruling America doesn't like you at all.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 10:17am On Sep 29, 2022
Uprightness100:
Finland’s interior minister collapsed during a press conference on the explosion of the Russian gas pipes.
Europe is under a lot of pressure as winter approaches and energy prices are sky rocketing!
When you make your bed with the devil, be ready to be pushed out of it because he doesn't share without punishment.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 10:10am On Sep 29, 2022
gambojimeta:
Modified my post.

It's interesting to know Univerties are still open in Ukraine despite the bombardment by Russia.
That's why it's called an SMO, not a war. cool
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 10:01am On Sep 29, 2022
RepoMan007:
Personally, the reason I think Russia is behind NS 1 & 2 disruption is their request of lifted sanctions being tied to it's repairs. There are many theories but one crooked and desperate party in the whole equation is Putin led Russia.
It makes me laugh to read troll posts as this. grin I wanted to ignore but I couldnt. cool

Yeah, the Russians are so dumb they are destroying their own energy infrastructure worth many billions of rubles. It's just as believable as the tale that they are shelling the Zaparpzia nuclear power plant so they can contaminate the area they hold, kill their own troops and millions of ethic Russians which Russian troops now spend their own lives to save. Only Nazis are that stupid and insane.
Foreign AffairsRe: Gov. by Appleyard(m): 9:33am On Sep 29, 2022
RepoMan007:
if they didn't blow it, why lie about its repairs requiring many years except sanctions are lifted? You must think everyone is a social media influencer working for Russian consultancies linked to propaganda engine rooms of Putin.
Perfect! cool Russia bombed the pipes, to waste the gas they have been withholding all these months, yeah a squad of Russian ninjas with invisivility potions snuck right in front of NATO back pool and did it. Lol, cause retarded western buttniffers says so.
Foreign AffairsRe: UK's economy collapse ,lost over $500b Since Liz Truss Takeover As PM by Appleyard(m): 9:21am On Sep 29, 2022
Babapyro:
Reports as even stated she's now hiding from the public cos no one has seen her in a week
I predict she will not last long on the seat.
Foreign AffairsRe: US False Flag Operations: Nordstream 1 And 2 And Wef's ''cyber Pandemic'' by Appleyard(m): 9:15am On Sep 29, 2022
It suits Germany. That's the price you pay when you dine with the devil. They can now get their gas 7 timed the price from Uncle Sam.

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