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Destroying NS seemed significant at the time but not anymore - we've drastically reduced dependency on Russian gas so it makes no sense to build/open new infra
by benterix 2y ago
Destroying NS seemed significant at the time but not anymore - we've drastically reduced dependency on Russian gas so it makes no sense to build/open new infra for that. And even if the war ends, Europeans will be ware of sending their money to a country that may use it against them.
- anamax 2y ago> And even if the war ends, Europeans will be ware of sending their money to a country that may use it against them. I'd bet a significant fraction of my net worth that Europeans will embrace Russian energy after the war. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/24/eu-spends-more-russian-oil-gas-than-financial-aid-ukraine-report https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/24/eu-spends-more...
- Braxton1980 2y ago"EU spends more on Russian oil and gas than financial aid to Ukraine – report" Isn't this comparing government spending to consumer spending? Because that energy is paid for by the population at the end the line directly.
- pmontra 2y agoIt depends on who wins the war and on which terms. Examples: after a surrender you better have to buy anything from the winner at the price made by the winner. After a stalemate you buy somewhere else.
- ethbr1 2y agoThe Ukranians blowing up NS (allegedly) has to have been one of the most strategically brilliantly covert operations in modern times. It singlehandedly and instantly removed a major blocker to European support for Ukraine, at an uncertain time.
- throwaway48476 2y agoOnly 3/4 NS pipes were blown and in 2 places miles apart. The first explosion was likely and accident, the second intentional.