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2006-01-01 Europe

Russia cuts off gas as Ukraine rejects proposal

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Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-01-01 16:18|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "...as far as Ukraine was concerned, Gazprom had reduced overall volumes intended for Europe...The initial effect of the severance on Ukrainian households was negligible..."
Europeans may have to rethink their "global warming" positions.

Posted by Darrell 2006-01-01 17:19|| 2006-01-01 17:19|| Front Page Top

#2 Only a fool would think Ukraine wouldn't retaliate. Eastern Europe is served by the trans-Ukraine gas line and is effectively shut down. Poland confirms it. Capt Ed is all over this. Yuschenko also has the option of telling Russia Navy to get out the Ukrainian ports on the black Sea....Putin must think Yuschenko doesn't remember getting poisoned in the campaign.

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-01-01 18:10|| 2006-01-01 18:10|| Front Page Top

#3 The Russkies play hardball. Ukraine has no choice but to back down.

Posted by gromky">gromky 2006-01-01 21:10|| http://communistposters.com/]">[http://communistposters.com/] 2006-01-01 21:10|| Front Page Top

#4 rriiggghhtt. Gasline = accidents, over and over

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-01-01 21:12|| 2006-01-01 21:12|| Front Page Top

#5 Despite the tone of this and similar articles, Ukraine holds most of the cards. The only way Russia can stop gas supply to Ukraine is to stop all flow through the pipeline, which will cause real pain in Europe.

Look for the Euros to pay the difference between what Russia wants and what Ukraine is willing to pay.

Posted by phil_b">phil_b 2006-01-01 22:45|| http://autonomousoperation.blogspot.com/]">[http://autonomousoperation.blogspot.com/] 2006-01-01 22:45|| Front Page Top

#6 There are two lines serving Poland and Germany, as can be seen on this map. Once Molotov-Ribbentrop II comes in effect, with the pipeline on the Baltic seabed, Putin will have most of Europe in his back pocket. Interesting.

Norway must step up to the plate with their gas, otherwise...

Posted by Rafael 2006-01-01 22:53|| 2006-01-01 22:53|| Front Page Top

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