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If China buys from Russia at discounted prices because the demand for russian oil has fallen, and then resells at a higher price to Europe, it's not quite true
by spywaregorilla 4y ago
If China buys from Russia at discounted prices because the demand for russian oil has fallen, and then resells at a higher price to Europe, it's not quite true that the sanctions are not working. Russia's bleeding out as well.
- jelliclesfarm 4y agoso is this like cutting the nose to spite the face?
- spywaregorilla 4y agoI guess, though to me that idiom inappropriately suggests that the actions are not understood. This is direct economic warfare and it sucks but it's got clear strategic objectives.
- jelliclesfarm 4y agoright. but how is this a 'win'?
- spywaregorilla 4y agoThe gradual decline of Russia is a strategic objective. You're allowed to disagree on whether that it's a net positive for western Europe.
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- fomine3 4y agoBut also market gas price is increased by sanctions.