At 2:00 am on 3 January 2006, the Financial Times web site published a commentary about the Russian-Ukrainian natural gas dispute titled The Kremlin tightens the energy screw. Fascinating analysis that even mentions the related fact of Gerhard Schroder’s new job at Gazprom. Certainly worth a read! Here is a sample quote: As a first…
According to the New York Times, as of 3:00 pm on 2 January 2006 Russia has decided to restore almost normal gas flow into Ukraine. It has accused Ukraine of stealing supplies meant for other customers, but the other customers apparently asked Russia to work on ways to solve the dispute that did not involve…
There is a fascinating game being played today that has nothing to do with American college football. The results of the contest will have far reaching, long term implications that will affect the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Some of the effects have already begun. The Game pits the Russians, led by Vladimir…