This executive order is so broad and puts sanctions on anything that is even remotely Russian.
Why now? Why the sudden urgency?
The new Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project between Russia and Germany is nearing completion. The 10-billion-euro ($11-billion) pipeline beneath the Baltic Sea is set to double Russian natural-gas shipments to Germany, Europe’s largest economy.
The United States and several European countries are deeply opposed to the project, arguing that it will increase German and EU dependence on Russia for critical gas supplies. The pipeline also avoids Ukraine, depriving Kiev of gas transit fees.
Think about why the recent military tensions between Ukraine and Russia (most of which is being pushed by Ukraine). Outbreak of fighting would provide a legitimate reason to target and severely damage the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline.
This has been the long-game of the elites for a while. The only reason they want to punish the Russian boogeyman is because Russia has been moving financial instruments away from US (petro) dollars for a while.
This executive order is so broad and puts sanctions on anything that is even remotely Russian.
Why now? Why the sudden urgency?
The new Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project between Russia and Germany is nearing completion. The 10-billion-euro ($11-billion) pipeline beneath the Baltic Sea is set to double Russian natural-gas shipments to Germany, Europe’s largest economy.
The United States and several European countries are deeply opposed to the project, arguing that it will increase German and EU dependence on Russia for critical gas supplies. The pipeline also avoids Ukraine, depriving Kiev of gas transit fees.
Think about why the recent military tensions between Ukraine and Russia (most of which is being pushed by Ukraine). Outbreak of fighting would provide a legitimate reason to target and severely damage the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline.
Remember: 10% goes to the Big Guy!
I forgot to mention: Currently, for all Russian gas flowing through Ukraine to Germany or any EU nation, financial transactions are in U.S. $$$$$$.
When Nord Stream 2 is completed, any financial transactions will be in Russian Rubles.
Guess who loses control?
This has been the long-game of the elites for a while. The only reason they want to punish the Russian boogeyman is because Russia has been moving financial instruments away from US (petro) dollars for a while.