1. Russian propaganda is pushing via usual amplifiers the idea that world LNG production can't fill in for Russian gas if it shuts off gas to Europe. First, if Russia does that the country will fall into a massive depression and with other sanctions likely erupt in civil unrest.
2. But with the price rise, supply will increase to fill the demand. A US subsidy based on a de facto state of war with Russia and an Art 5 obligation to defend our allies, can destroy the Russian economy for less than $1trillion. Cheaper than fighting a hot war and in two years
3. Russia will be burning from civil unrest and Putin's Oligarchs will be the target. It's like someone putting a gun to their own head and saying, "Don't move or I'll shoot." Do it Vova. I dare you.
4. Here are some recent news reports on this issue that likely has the Kremlin busy pushing propaganda. If we work it right we can destroy the Russian market in EU. So rather than just stop the aggression, Putin moves to propaganda. But supply and demand trump propaganda.
6. U.S. Becomes the Largest LNG Exporter, Aids Europe Through Its Energy
Crisishttps://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/international-issues/u-s-becomes-the-largest-lng-exporter-aids-europe-through-its-energy-crisis/
Crisishttps://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/international-issues/u-s-becomes-the-largest-lng-exporter-aids-europe-through-its-energy-crisis/
7. Where did all LNG carriers go? marinetraffic.com/blog/where-did…
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