The Duran Podcast EU Ursula...NOT MY FAULT, blame Putin
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Jan 27, 2025 The discussion centers on the EU's sanctions against Russia and their detrimental effects on the economy, particularly energy supply issues and inflation. It critiques the tendency to solely blame Putin for the energy crisis, revealing that EU decisions play a significant role. Additionally, the podcast tackles the dangers of increasing centralization in the EU, arguing it leads to stagnation. Lastly, it highlights geopolitical tensions in Central Europe, focusing on Hungary and Slovakia's energy dependencies and their responses to sanctions.
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EU's Energy Crisis Blame Game
- Ursula von der Leyen blames Russia for Europe's energy crisis and economic woes.
- She claims Russia cut off gas supplies, ignoring EU sanctions and the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
Shifting Narratives on Russian Energy
- The EU initially claimed success in ending reliance on Russian energy.
- Now, von der Leyen admits economic hardship but still blames Putin, echoing Scholz's earlier admission.
The Ruble Payment Narrative
- Putin demanded ruble payments for gas due to sanctions, which some European countries accepted.
- The EU falsely spins this as Putin cutting off gas, ignoring sanctions and pipeline issues.