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Look Who Is Buddy-Buddy With Russia Nowadays
Whereas we earlier reported on how Russia was giving the Western countries the finger by starting a closer relationship with China, the situation seems to have aggravated more recently. The country has been negotiating a goods-for-oil deal with Iran whereby Russia would export grain and equipment to Iran in exchange for oil. As the relationship between Iran and the West (and predominantly the USA) is still quite bad, this seems to be another provocation of the European Union and the USA.
This deal could be the apotheosis of a very long negotiation, as press agency Reuters already announced in January that both countries were discussing some kind of partnership. Back then, the number which circulated was $20B of Russian manufactured goods in exchange for half a million barrels of oil per day being delivered to Russia. These obviously aren’t hard facts yet, but the Russian minister of Economy, Alexey Ulyukayev has confirmed the talks are ongoing.
If there’s one thing Russia doesn’t need to import, it’s oil and gas. The country exported a large chunk of of its fossil fuels and this accounted for a whopping 68% of Russia’s total exports in 2013. So why is the country trying to secure more oil then?
We are pretty sure Russia is only trying to provoke the Western countries once again. There still is a trading embargo in place preventing western companies and countries to deal with Iran. The most effective way to tease the Western nations to lift the trading ban with Russia is to deal with their ‘worst’ enemy. This will have a double effect. First of all, Russia will be able to use Iran as a new market to sell their factory output and grains to now that it has become impossible to sell its goods in the European Union. Secondly, by dealing with Iran, Russia is basically increasing the pressure on the West which now has the choice between implicitly lifting the embargo with Iran (as it would silently allow Russia to trade with Iran) or enforcing the trade embargo against Iran by trying to smooth things over with the Russians.
There are only a few things you can be sure of, and it should be clear that this is merely a strategic political move. Russia is trying to force the hands of the West by taking it one step further every time. Nobody really seemed to care about the new close relationship with China, but if Russia would enter into a strategic agreement with Iran, a lot of people in the West might be ticked off, even though they were the causal link for this to happen by implementing trading bans with Russia. Russians have always been very independent people and with this move to find an ally in Iran, Putin is once again showing he’s a very clever strategist.
Just like in Ukraine where he exactly knew where the line he could not cross was, he probably has a pretty good idea how he can push the buttons of the western countries without going too far. We’ll be looking out for some announcements from Russia stating it will support Venezuela and Cuba once again, as increasing the trade flow with the latter country would really make the USA quite cross.
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What a stupid article. So Russia should basically just bow down to the U.S and if they do anything that the U.S may not like it is provoking them.
And many Americans wonder why the world as a whole dislikes their country when you have this type of shit. A world population of over 7 billion and a country of what, 330 million think they own the world and everyone is their slave and if another country dare does anything in their best interest then it is provoking the big bad U.S. Fucking idiots.
Why all the hostil attitude towards Russia? All of Putin's actions have been reactive and carefully measured. He encouraged the development of economic ties to the west to accelerate Russia's recovery from its economic collapse. It was US cookie-pusher Vicky Nuland and her associates who started the current tension with her 5 billion intervention in the internal affairs of a sovereign nation, in violation of international law and treaty.
"This article is bogus. Why should Russia not engage in consensual trade at its discretion?"
I agree.
The Ukranians should be so lucky to have real National Socialsit in charge - the coup was Marxist American made and installed nothing but Zio Jews.
This article is bogus.
Why should Russia not engage in consensual trade at its discretion?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the "Great Satan" true?
Why you are, the White and Blue and your Red, White and Blue, lending the black of death and sorrow of blue to the world's hue.
An American, not US subject.
Ah, ah, the occupational regime in Vichy DC is not merely The Great Satan.
[cue chanting in the background of "USA! USA! USA!"]
The occupational regime in Vichy DC is The Greatest Satan.
This relationship is only news to those who have totally ignored the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Iran is slated for full membership next year. The SCO represents over 1/4 of the world's population.
Nuclear weapons destroy the planet
"We are pretty sure Russia is only trying to provoke the Western countries once again."
That's some pretty old thinking, 25 years out of date at least.
The U.S. has been in bed with China selling out production and career employment for the sake of corporations for decades.
Who pushed a neo-Nazi coup in Ukraine in Russia's back yard? The U.S.
Who has spent the past 25 years on imperialist pursuits in the Middle East? The U.S.
Who has betrayed their citizens for the sake of banks/insurers/corporations? The U.S.
If only Russia had shown up with cookies too, this whole mess could have been avoided.
An American, not US subject.
"Hey little Goy, you want a cookie?"
who the fuck do you think is building and pushing the nuke facilities in iran... they alerady cut a deal to build 8 more plants / weapons facilities... of course horse face would not know or care about that .... they ahve access to bomb proof shelters ...
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You discredit yourself when you repeat the fairy tale of the Iranian atom bomb program.
Half correct. Horse-faced Herman Munster knows that there is no nuclear weapon program in Iran, but he doesn't care. The fake narrative is their primitive method of exerting control over the Iranian government.
Isn't that George Clooney in the turban?
Looks like Judge Napolitano to me.
another jew rag controlled opposition propaganda peice aka click-bait ...but is nice to see both sides of the lame dick stories they keep peddaling around... the only problem I really have with this shit (besides it being shit) is the morons who are all looking to make their money work for them rather than working for their earned monies swallowing this shit and spreading the crap as "gospel"
once again critical thinking lost to the winds ....................andddddddddddddddd .................poooooof it's gone gotta love empty headed us slaves all the while crying gimmme gimmme I'm sick of entitelist empty headed assholes
/end rant
"We are pretty sure Russia is only trying to provoke the Western countries once again." - Nice piece of neo-con propaganda right there. I think if you examine events its entirely the other way around but this will play better when the war machine needs cannon fodder.
Indeed
The whole Sprout-text sucks! Just read Brzezinski and Wolfowitz to get a notion what is going on here. For sure Putin does not provocate... for me it's a war of the West against Russia!
A war of Zionism vs. Russia unfortunately the "west" is controlled by their $ and media monopoly - there fixed it for you
I really don't think Russia is provoking anyone. On the contrary. Putin has made more sense than the rest put together so far.
America is spoiling for another war, and hoping they can get the stupid Europeans to do their dirty work.
I have a funny feeling the Europeans have no or little stomach for this in the long run. They are no longer made of the right stuff.
So America, if you really want to, go and do the bloody fighting yourself.
You will however never ever win this one.
Is that really so difficult to see?
Euros never were made of the right stuff. That is why the US overtook them so long ago. That is why at least some of them will go along with this and march to their demise.
what makes you think the bulk of americans have any interest in this crap either?
USS Maine, Lusitania, Pearl Harbor, Tonkin, 911. See a pattern there?
TPTB always have to roll out an event to get US going. Ask the average american if they want a war and the answer is hell no. Then magically, something gets blown up and its lets roll. didn't you hear that sucking sound when the neo cons tried to ramp up syria? I expect something BIG is going to have to go poof for this one.
Europe has had its fill of the "right stuff". Thanks but no thanks.
Everything that comes from America is bullshit and lies. We all know that.
Sprout is a shill for the status quo. You assessment is spot on, I don't see Russia "santioning" anyone.
I used to like Sprott. Now I will file them under douchebaggery.
This is sprout, not sprott.
Just tryin' to help.
Edit: Agreed on the douchebaggery of Sprout Money.
Americans really just need to pick up and move to Antarctica or risk becoming collateral damage in a Nuclear Cross fire holocaust.
(yes yes,..i understand we will still be taxed even if we leave).
:(
Iran is has been put to the side but they are too big to stay there and this'll screw up the west's plans for control.
this is old news Sprot Money...old.
Second, Iran wants to have a relationship with the west. Russia...PLEASE, Iran does not trust Russia anymore then it's neighbors to the east and west and north do. Russia is getting played....so smart that Putin. His days are numbered.
Unbelievable statents there from what I read the people of Russia love Putin. We are putting Putins back up against a wall and can onl hope these politicians know what they are doing. I love my country but we are not rite in these matters and we should have never messed around in Ukraine. Be like putin overthroughing Castro and setting u shop in Cuba. Hmmm
Before the Western fed Bolshevik Revolution, Russia and Iran were on good terms re trading, diplomacy, travel, etc. Now that both are in the process of reclaiming their natural heritage sans NWO control, they are dusting off their pre-Bolsevik ties, and picking up where they left off.
Your assuming Putin is a fool which is foolishness itself.....
If by 'getting played' you mean put in a position where they will fight to the death, then you are right on.
I heard someone say "hedge accordingly" once, I think he was on to something
russia, iran, china are, and anyone that blames 'em... is part of the problem
Russia has always been a stalwart supporter of Free Markets...
Putin shook down the Russia Zionist oligarchs and all of their buddies plans to reverse this, in London, NYC, DC (and don't forget Hollywood) have failed to reverse Putin's "Nationalism".
yup.