The Duran Podcast EU plan to crush Kaliningrad fails
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Feb 26, 2025 The podcast dives into Europe's energy crisis, spotlighting the struggles of Baltic states facing rising electricity prices after severing ties with the Russian grid. It scrutinizes the EU's dependence on U.S. liquefied natural gas and the risks tied to potential supply disruptions. Additionally, it analyzes the impact of the EU's sanctions on Russia, particularly how they influence the shadow fleet and raise concerns about unintended consequences for European citizens.
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Kaliningrad Power Struggle
- The EU's plan to isolate Kaliningrad from the Russian power grid backfired.
- Instead, the Baltic states suffered power cuts and price hikes, while Kaliningrad remained stable.
Europe's Energy Crisis
- Europe's energy crisis mirrors the Kaliningrad situation on a larger scale.
- Their reliance on expensive LNG imports and demand destruction is unsustainable.
Sanctions Backfire
- Despite America seeking normalized relations with Russia, the EU pursues further sanctions, including targeting Russia's shadow fleet.
- This move will likely enrich those involved in the global gas trade, not harm Russia.