[Levin]

BY HANS VON DER BURCHARD AND MERLIN SUGUE
March 7, 2022 5:26 pm


BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz today pushed back against calls from the U.S. and Ukraine for a ban on imports of Russian gas and oil as part of international sanctions on Moscow.

“Europe has deliberately exempted energy supplies from Russia from sanctions," Scholz said in a statement, adding: "At the moment, Europe's supply of energy for heat generation, mobility, power supply and industry cannot be secured in any other way. It is therefore of essential importance for the provision of public services and the daily lives of our citizens."


https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-...l-and-gas/

There goes the idea of US200 for oil.

[lvlrsSTI]

It is like committing suicide however Putin already threatened that Russia may cut supply.

[sgbuffett]

I hope Russia cut its oil and gas ....that will teach Germans beer ever depend on Russia.

[revealer]

It is never wise to shoot your own legs unless you can find other people's legs for you to use. Oil and gas are commodities; cutting them off will not hurt Russia. It will only drive the price up as others will only supply you at a higher cost because you need them. Australia's coal ban by China is a live example.

[cityhantam]

I hope Russia cut its oil and gas ....that will teach Germans beer ever depend on Russia.

How come you are so cruel to German people?

[Dan]

German feeling the pinch.
Flip flop has begun
https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-...-stream-2/