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I really do not understand the hate for Russia.
The United States can quickly replace all gas and oil coming to Europe from Russia. European leaders have already been informed, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Fox News.
"They are taking action in Europe to displace Russian energy. Maybe not as fast as we'd like. America stands ready today to displace all of the Russian gas that goes into Europe and all of the Russian refined products from oil as well," Wright said.
He stated that over the past six days, he met with European leaders to assure them that the US has the necessary capacity to meet Europe’s energy needs.
"President Trump's agenda is peace. And to get peace, we've got to starve Putin," the Secretary emphasized.
He also commented on the European Union’s plans to completely stop importing liquefied natural gas by January 2027. According to Wright, this step needs to be taken much sooner.
"That gas that doesn't go to Europe, that isn't sold in Europe, they don't have an ability to move it elsewhere, particularly the pipeline gas. It's just a loss of revenue for Putin. It reduces his ability to wage war. So, yes, our goal is to move much faster," he said.
I really do not understand the hate for Russia.
This really should be titled "Putin is a stupid cunt".

This really should be titled "Putin is a stupid cunt".
Russian oil exports are starting to run out of options as Ukrainian drone strikes cut deeper into the country's refining system. Since early August, Ukraine has hit at least 15 refineries, with successful strikes pulling Russia's refinery runs below 5 million barrels a day, according to JPMorgan estimates. That drop equates to roughly 500,000 barrels a day of curtailed processing, creating pressure on Moscow to push more crude into export markets. Yet shipping data indicates the maneuvering room is limited. Primorsk in the Baltic and Novorossiysk in the Black Sea are already pushing near 18-month highs, while Ust-Luga remains below its October 2024 peak, in part due to repeated strikes on pipelines feeding the port.
The spare capacity across these three key western ports may be just 165,000 to 265,000 barrels a day- well below the lost refining volume. Kozmino, the Pacific hub that handles more than 1 million barrels a day, is already running close to capacity, and winter weather often constrains its operations. Other terminals, such as De Kastri, Prigorodnoye, and Murmansk, are either tied directly to specific oil projects or cut off from the main pipeline grid, making them less viable options for rerouted crude. This suggests that Russia's ability to divert supplies could be nearing its ceiling.
Russia’s government plans to boost fuel imports from Belarus and import gasoline from China, Singapore, and South Korea to address falling domestic output and gasoline shortages in several regions, Russian daily Kommersant reports, citing measures being discussed by the cabinet.
To make imports from Asia easier, the Russian government is waiving a 5% duty on fuel imports from China, South Korea, and Singapore, the Russian daily reported.
Russia’s gasoline and diesel supply has been crippled in recent weeks by intensified attacks on refineries with Ukrainian drones, which at one point curtailed 40% of Russia’s refining capacity.
Russian oil exports are starting to run out of options as Ukrainian drone strikes cut deeper into the country's refining system.
WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia for the first time in his second term, targeting oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft as his frustration grows with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war.
The U.S. Treasury Department said it was prepared to take further action as it called on Moscow to agree immediately to a ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022.
"Given President Putin’s refusal to end this senseless war, Treasury is sanctioning Russia’s two largest oil companies that fund the Kremlin’s war machine," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement. "We encourage our allies to join us in and adhere to these sanctions."
The sanctions are a major policy shift for Trump, who had not put sanctions on Russia over the war and instead relied on trade measures.
I really do not understand the hate for Russia.



Your Polish grandfather didn't talk to you about them?
You don't understand the hate for evil Commie murderous war criminal pedo fucks? What's there to not understand?





Every 'wonder weapon' sent against Russia (from Leopard tanks to Storm Shadow missiles) was supposed to be a 'game changer'..
UveBeenNudged1 says
Every 'wonder weapon' sent against Russia (from Leopard tanks to Storm Shadow missiles) was supposed to be a 'game changer'..
The quantities of these wonder weapons was woefully insufficient to be a game changer. Now if Ukraine got 2000 Tomahawks and 300 Abrams and a few hundred F-16's, that would be a game changer. And drones, while important, might not be that big of a deal if either country had a viable air force.


What quantities or super weapons does Russia need to finally achieve their bare minimum goals nearly 4 years into this total shit show?
Anyone who thinks they can intimidate a nation that has nukes, Oreshniks, a world leader in hypersonic missiles, and a massive industrial capacity, needs to do a reality check.
UveBeenNudged1 says
Anyone who thinks they can intimidate a nation that has nukes, Oreshniks, a world leader in hypersonic missiles, and a massive industrial capacity, needs to do a reality check.
So there only threat is that they can nuke the world with their aging nuke arsenal?
The last 4 years have shown the world that Russia's conventional military is utter dogshit and Russia can't even pacify portions of their next door neighbor, let alone project any kind of dominance miles from home.

UveBeenNudged1 says
Every 'wonder weapon' sent against Russia (from Leopard tanks to Storm Shadow missiles) was supposed to be a 'game changer'..
The quantities of these wonder weapons was woefully insufficient to be a game changer. Now if Ukraine got 2000 Tomahawks and 300 Abrams and a few hundred F-16's, that would be a game changer. And drones, while important, might not be that big of a deal if either country had a viable air force.





UveBeenNudged1 says
Anyone who thinks they can intimidate a nation that has nukes, Oreshniks, a world leader in hypersonic missiles, and a massive industrial capacity, needs to do a reality check.
So there only threat is that they can nuke the world with their aging nuke arsenal?
The last 4 years have shown the world that Russia's conventional military is utter dogshit and Russia can't even pacify portions of their next door neighbor, let alone project any kind of dominance miles from home.

Now if Ukraine got 2000 Tomahawks
More Russia is Losing news...
Pokrovsk & Kupiansk encircled by Russian forces - massive strategic victory.
Burevestnik missile tested:
"known by NATO as “Skyfall.” The missile reportedly flew 14,000 km and stayed airborne for 15 hours, showcasing what Putin calls “invincible power.” Designed to evade U.S. missile defence systems, the weapon marks a new era in strategic warfare as Moscow warns of an “overwhelming” response to U.S.-supplied Tomahawks in Ukraine. Analysts say this nuclear-powered missile could shift the balance of global deterrence and reignite a dangerous arms race between Russia and the United States."

UveBeenNudged1 says
More Russia is Losing news...
Pokrovsk & Kupiansk encircled by Russian forces - massive strategic victory.
Burevestnik missile tested:
"known by NATO as “Skyfall.” The missile reportedly flew 14,000 km and stayed airborne for 15 hours, showcasing what Putin calls “invincible power.” Designed to evade U.S. missile defence systems, the weapon marks a new era in strategic warfare as Moscow warns of an “overwhelming” response to U.S.-supplied Tomahawks in Ukraine. Analysts say this nuclear-powered missile could shift the balance of global deterrence and reignite a dangerous arms race between Russia and the United States."

UveBeenNudged1 says
More Russia is Losing news...
Pokrovsk & Kupiansk encircled by Russian forces - massive strategic victory.
Burevestnik missile tested:
"known by NATO as “Skyfall.” The missile reportedly flew 14,000 km and stayed airborne for 15 hours, showcasing what Putin calls “invincible power.” Designed to evade U.S. missile defence systems, the weapon marks a new era in strategic warfare as Moscow warns of an “overwhelming” response to U.S.-supplied Tomahawks in Ukraine. Analysts say this nuclear-powered missile could shift the balance of global deterrence and reignite a dangerous arms race between Russia and the United States."

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BRUSSELS — One of Russia's largest industrial empires will quit its international operations after being targeted by hard-hitting U.S. sanctions, as President Donald Trump steps up efforts to force the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine.
In a statement on Monday evening, Moscow-headquartered energy giant Lukoil confirmed it had begun looking for buyers for its foreign ventures.
The decision, it said, had been taken "owing to introduction of restrictive measures against the Company and its subsidiaries by some states," forcing it to announce "its intention to sell its international assets."
A former Lukoil executive, granted anonymity to speak freely, said the move could see the company’s revenues and profits plummet by “about 30 percent,” as it is forced it to sell three refineries and around half of its roughly 5,000 petrol stations worldwide.
“Lukoil is finished,” they said.
The move comes days after the U.S. blacklisted Lukoil, as well as oil and gas firm Rosneft, in a surprise sanctions package that it said was "a result of Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine.
Pokrovsk & Kupiansk encircled by Russian forces - massive strategic victory.
zzyzzx says
Now if Ukraine got 2000 Tomahawks
Tomahawks can only be launched by ships.
The Gryphon was its land based version. Taken out of service in 1991 per Treaty compliance.
BRUSSELS — One of Russia's largest industrial empires will quit its international operations after being targeted by hard-
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