[jvanderbot]

Viewed independently, I think VZ, Ukraine, and Iran look like a hodgepodge of strange actions. There is a consistent view that joins them, namely as we approach the end of the davidson window, putting pressure on China and Russia via oil restrictions might help dissuade a larger war in the Pacific.

This is just a personal opinion, but lines up with Ukraine (burning refineries), EU (seizing sanctioned tankers FINALLY), VZ (cutting exports to China and moving to USA), and Iran (close the strait every so often). The unifying thread seems to be applying consistent pressure around China.

[pjc50]

Nobody made Russia decide to invade Ukraine, without which there would be no burning refineries.

[jvanderbot]

Nobody made China gear up to reclaim Taiwan. If we/EU didn't like Ukraine burning RU gas we could apply dissuasive power.

[t23414321]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bgMl3NQwS4

Germany plays Russian anthem like you've never heard it before (Dec 12, 2021)

(did he cry ?)