Putin's former chief economic adviser Andrei Illarionov argues that a full embargo on Russian oil could end the war within two months because it would cut the Russian state budget by half.
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I wonder if people in Europe feel smeared by blood when they turn on the thermostat or fill up the car, another reason to get rid of fossil fuel. #StandUpForUkraine
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Freezing order worth reading _214 billion robbed and laundered through Danske Bank
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We couldn’t really stop India and China even if we could finally get Germany to step up.
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If an embargo cut Russia's state budget they could borrow money from their bff #CCPChina. Assets as collateral. China owns the Darwin port in Australia - and critical infrastructure in many countries. Never underestimate China's willingness to take the long view & "own" countries
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Key: he says “non military” element REALLY?! Why would he advise? He is ex Putin? Hmm. Yes of course sanction all oil trade. But he pushes “non military” end to Russian war against 🇺🇦 AND says will take a month or 2. In Russia’s dreams!!!
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