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Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions

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Re: Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions

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The is where I’ll agree with Putin that our deceitful western media is trying to create tension with the east. /s Russia is not even a Top 10 GDP economy.

What does that have to do with the west driving China and Russia into each other’s arms?

You have to ask what China gets out of it: Why take a risk propping up an untrustworthy neighbor with limited, and shrinking global economic pull?

Re: Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions

#182
post #181

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What does that have to do with the west driving China and Russia into each other’s arms?

You have to ask what China gets out of it: Why take a risk propping up an untrustworthy neighbor with limited, and shrinking global economic pull?

I don’t know their calculations, but they are without a doubt forging closer ties, and those ties are driven by the west acting counter to both nations interests.

If this isn’t obvious you’re either not paying attention, or you are missing key info.

Re: Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions

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post #43

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Except this isn’t the case at all. Modern Russia, and Modern China are as tight as ever. Being driven closer by the West.

That does not seem to be the case. The leadership of China has been rather quiet the last few days. China Daily is not spouting a pro-Putin line at all. The party line may be to sit this one out.

No. China is playing the long game. They support Russia heavily behind the scenes.

Russia and China have their backs against the wall, and have moved back to back, along with Iran and Pakistan.

Re: Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions

#184
post #86

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Nato is a defensive alliance, why exactly does Russia need to stop it? NATO would never attack Russia, a nuclear power capable of ending the world as we know it. > USA definitely had the plan for a war with cuba, but it luckily didn't happen This is a really weird way to write “USA decided not to fight a war with Cuba”, everybody makes all kinds of plans.

Look... i live in the balkans... i had nato planes flying over my head, bombing a country And there's a difference between a "lets prepare, just in case if cuba attacks" and "let's make a false flag attack, and kill our own people, so we can attack cuba".

NATO was defending the USA in Afghanistan. The 9/11 attacks were carried out by a terrorist organization sponsored by the government of Afghanistan. The alliance specifically invoked Article 5 the day after the attack.

Re: Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions

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You bump into problems donating to Meduza.io from Russia. Same for others. Is there any way I can help?

I don't know. Really. I just wanted to add another view on some sanctions effects from inside the country that attacked their neighbour (I still have a problem beleiving this).

Are you aware that Meduza accepts quite a few cryptocurrencies too? I just found out when preparing to make a small donation myself...

Re: Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions

#187
post #86

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Nato is a defensive alliance, why exactly does Russia need to stop it? NATO would never attack Russia, a nuclear power capable of ending the world as we know it. > USA definitely had the plan for a war with cuba, but it luckily didn't happen This is a really weird way to write “USA decided not to fight a war with Cuba”, everybody makes all kinds of plans.

Look... i live in the balkans... i had nato planes flying over my head, bombing a country And there's a difference between a "lets prepare, just in case if cuba attacks" and "let's make a false flag attack, and kill our own people, so we can attack cuba".

>Iraq

NATO has has only engaged in non-combat missions in Iraq, in support of the local government. NATO has never fought in Iraq.

The US is not NATO, it would do you well to do some basic research before throwing around misguided criticism.

Re: Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions

#188
post #184

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Look... i live in the balkans... i had nato planes flying over my head, bombing a country And there's a difference between a "lets prepare, just in case if cuba attacks" and "let's make a false flag attack, and kill our own people, so we can attack cuba".

NATO was defending the USA in Afghanistan. The 9/11 attacks were carried out by a terrorist organization sponsored by the government of Afghanistan. The alliance specifically invoked Article 5 the day after the attack.

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Re: Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions

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No it's not, it's the equivalent of you giving $2m

> Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much. A poor widow came and she cast in two small brass coins, which equal a quadrans coin. He called his disciples to himself and said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, this poor widow gave more than all those who are giving into the treasury, for they all gave out of their abundance, but she,…

While you have your bible open: How many daughters do the Ukranians have to sacrifice in burnt offering to give Putin into their hands?

Re: Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions

#190
post #184

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NATO was defending the USA in Afghanistan. The 9/11 attacks were carried out by a terrorist organization sponsored by the government of Afghanistan. The alliance specifically invoked Article 5 the day after the attack.

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What direct action did NATO conduct in Iraq?
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