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Originally posted by infolurker
Err... Did Anyone not expect this to happen?
Originally posted by infolurker
I understand that I am a child of the cold war and know what to expect
Originally posted by infolurker
but did the younger generation actually not expect Russia to be Russia
Originally posted by secretagent woooman
I smell a new war front here.
Originally posted by jam321
Betcha the Europe picks up the tab.
To Russia with Love
From Europe
Originally posted by Europe
Or how about we cripple russias already weak economy and then move in and buy up there oil and gas companies!
Originally posted by ProtoplasmicTraveler
The Moscow Daily News has been reporting that the Government is anticipating possible rioting soon over the worsening state of it's economy.
Originally posted by ProtoplasmicTraveler
Maybe they are just turning the tap off a bit to help raise the price?
Originally posted by ProtoplasmicTraveler
The war in Gaza is causing American gas prices to spike.
Originally posted by Alphard
I guess it is a choice to some degree - Ukraine can choose cheap gas and be in Russia's direct area of influence.. or attempt to be in Europe and settle for higher gas prices.
Originally posted by Alphard
Now if Europe does want Ukraine in the gang and a weaker Russia, I can completely see them picking up the bill not only now but also in the future - say some sort of financial aid with weak oversight that can be channeled to Ukraine's energy market.