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That's down from 112bn in 2019[1]. That's a huge drop in just a couple of years. Other than optics, I don't see the relevance to simplistic nominal comparisons
by wahern 2y ago
That's down from 112bn in 2019[1]. That's a huge drop in just a couple of years.
Other than optics, I don't see the relevance to simplistic nominal comparisons with Ukraine aid.
[1] 68bn in 2020 and 123bn 2021, but 2019 is better baseline given COVID.
- gadders 2y agoI think it undermines their moral arguments when they are still buying gas off their "enemy". It's not optics, it's hypocrisy.
- wahern 2y agoWas it hypocritical of Ukraine to permit transit of Russian gas while they were engaged in unadulterated warfare? If yes, then we have fundamentally different ideas about how to analyze morality in a situation like this. If no, then you're being inconsistent. The reason Ukraine permitted transit is much the same the EU permitted imports of Russian gas. To shut it off abruptly would threaten support for Ukraine's defense--EU aid in the case of transit, the EU electorate and their support for aiding a foreign nation in the case of imports. You shouldn't cut off your nose to spite your face. This is reality, not a morality play.
- gadders 2y agoThe only reason Germany are that dependent is because they turned off their nuclear power plants. It's an unforced error caused by stupidity. If you don't think funding your enemy isn't a bad move i don't know what to tell you.
- mopsi 2y agoI think it proves the opposite: an 81% reduction in a few years is remarkable. Heating and power generation infrastructure is not something you can pivot quickly. These transitions usually take decades.
- gadders 2y agoI think giving your enemy money is beyond stupid.