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The Guardian: The rouble is soaring and Putin is stronger than ever - our sanctions have backfired
(www.theguardian.com)
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One should not play international politics if one does not have enough gas to heat ones home.
You think Germany freezing in winter and destroying its industrial base will save you from missile strikes? Keep in mind that Russia earns as much money as before the war from selling gas/oil to europe, because prices have shot up.
Russia now exports 80% less gas to Europe. Very different statement from exporting 80% less gas.
What's delusional is continuing to do something that's clearly not working while continuing to escalate tensions. The west started the sanctions war, and now it backfired spectacularly. Absolutely deranged to think that further escalation benefits anyone.