This and the completion of Nord Stream 2 might put the Ukrainians out of the gas stealing business next winter.
I thought it was the Krauts who were sucking up to the Russians.
“” “” This and the completion of Nord Stream 2 might put the Ukrainians out of the gas stealing business next winter.”” “”
On the other hand there is a huge recycling opportunity.
721 miles of 4 feet wide quality steel pipes worth a fortune as scrap metal.
Not that lucrative and lasting as a gas transit of course but one should utilize every opportunity possible.
That would make some Ukie politicos retire into Florida mansions they love so much.
And they would vote Democrat to their last day upon arrival.
Losing the Russian gas shipments will put a large hole in the Ukraine's already leaky economy.
I see an IMF imposed austerity program in Ukraine's future.