Tag Archive: Russia

13/9/22

The U.K. Can Slash Energy Prices – But Only If We Stop Sending All Our Electricity to Europe

The Government could slash energy bills by £800 and more if only it stopped sending loads of our electricity to Europe and made us an island grid. This would allow us to properly address energy shortages and prices.

13/9/22

For Critics of the War in Ukraine Who Thought Putin Should be Appeased, it’s Humble Pie Time

Those who thought the war in Ukraine was unwinnable and the best option was to offer Putin the Donetsk and Luhansk in return for peace have been proved wrong. It now looks as though Ukraine can expel the invader.

6/9/22

Are American and Ukrainian Goals Aligned?

Are American and Ukrainian goals perfectly aligned? In an article defending Western involvement, Professor Hal Brands said, "Russia is the target of one of the most ruthlessly effectively proxy wars in modern history."

2/9/22

Can Oil Sanctions on Russia Work?

Since the war began, Saudi Arabia has been importing discounted Russian oil, and using it for domestic consumption. Meanwhile it sells its own oil to Europe at market prices. Our sanctions are helping the Saudis.

1/9/22

Did Boris Scuttle Peace Talks Between Ukraine and Russia?

Ukraine and Russia may have been close to a peace deal in April. However, “sources close to Zelenskyy” told a Ukrainian newspaper that Boris Johnson scuttled the talks because there was a chance to "press" Putin.

31/8/22

What a Peace Deal for Ukraine Might Look Like

A 2014 survey found that a sizeable share of Donbas residents favoured some form of separatism. However, this survey found almost no support for separatism in other regions – contrary to Russian claims at the time.

22/8/22

Did Both Sides Underestimate Ukraine?

Russia underestimated Ukraine. But perhaps the West did too. Were our leaders assuming Russia would win a quick victory, after which sanctions could be used as leverage? And now those sanctions can't be reversed.

19/8/22

Why I’m Reluctantly Standing Up For a Pro-Putin Apologist

Graham Phillips, a pro-Russian British videoblogger based in Donbas, has been sanctioned by the British Government. Even though he's an unsavoury character, he should not be punished by the state without trial.

19/8/22

The West on Russia vs the West on Saudi Arabia

Western foreign policy makes absolutely no sense – whether from a moral or strategic perspective. This is illustrated by a recent video of Liz Truss, who refuses to criticise our "important partner" Saudi Arabia.

18/8/22

Can Nuclear Energy Save Europe?

Nuclear power can't save Europe. It takes at least five years to build a nuclear plant. What's more, France gets 70% of its electricity from nuclear, but this hasn't stopped prices there from skyrocketing.

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