Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Disconnecting Is Hard

Western European purchases of natural gas from Russia are up since the invasion.


 

This is one reason why sanctions aren't that effective. The Europeans have painted themselves into a corner, and really don't have any choice but to continue buying Putin's gas. On the good side, 90% of Russia's oil and gas profits come from oil, which is easier to shut down.

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