"We're banning all imports of Russian gas, oil, and energy," : US President Joe Biden.
Done, Mr Biden? Okay.
Now Russian President Putin has signed a decree restricting imports and exports of products and raw materials to "ensure the security of the Russian Federation.
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Now how does it hurt US & EU?
Russia has rich stock of Iron Ore, Nickel, Diamonds, Coal, Palladium, Aluminium, Uranium, Gold, and Platinum. According to estimates, it accounts for almost 14% of the world's total mineral extraction.
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Who gets hurt more? Russia or US & EU?
Russia has already tapped new customers. It has already offered Heavy Discount on Oil to Bharat.
Bharat, China, Middle-East countries including Saudi, UAE have already shown interest in alternate payment mechanism bypassing USD.
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Russian Bank VTB launches Chinese yuan accounts. Talks already on for payment in Rupees with Bharat.
Biden is pushing "THE" US to group of 3rd World Countries.
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Meantime, Comedian President Zelenskyy has given hints on accepting Russian Demands.
He has in principle shown willingness to.... 1. Not accept NATO Membership. 2. Accepting Crimea as part of Russia. 3. Recognition to DPR & LPR as autonomous regions.
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But all this after loss of Precious Lives & nearly 20 Billion USD worth Assets & Wealth.
This happens when You elect Jokers as State Heads.
PS: When I say "Jokers", Pl don't relate to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Ji.
Before you get glued to Exit Polls on Various Channels....
Please don't forget to read this BBBIIIIGGG Update.
Russia claims Ukraine is destroying evidence of US-funded BIOWEAPONS programme.
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As Russian troops entered Ukraine, the government in Kiev ordered the “emergency destruction” of pathogens including plague and anthrax at US-funded laboratories near the Russian border, the Ministry of Defense in Moscow claimed on Sunday.
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Earlier rumors that the Russian military was targeting US-run biolabs were written off as conspiracy theories, but the ministry has promised to back up its claims with documents.
Genius Biden’s latest (non-military) attack on Russia under guise of ”Sanctions" Against Military Offensive is...Banning VISA & MasterCard operations in Russia.
Now you might be wondering how does this matter? How much will it Cripple Russia?
Ready to know?
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Well, plastic money otherwise known as Debit or Credit Cards & a host of other “online” transactions between owner of the Debit/Credit card & Recipient of money are facilitated by platforms like VISA & MasterCard (America), JCBPay (Japan), UnionPay (China) & RuPay (Bharat).
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Nearly 99.9% of such transactions outside Bharat & China happen via VISA/MasterCard.
Shutting them down can cripple a country’s online financial transaction system. Seems like a hard hit on Russia.
BUT...if Russia replaces VISA & MasterCard with system of other 3 nations?
While all eyes are glued on Russia's Military Offensive in Ukraine...a lot is happening behind curtains.
US thought of Isolating Russia, but....
Global chess board is changing & "The Queen" is coming in front on behalf of "The King".
Interesting? Read on.
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So....who is "The Queen"? I will give you hints. You Guess.
🔸President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, buttressing a crucial geopolitical alliance.
Not enough? .... Okay. Take more hints.
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🔸Israel can become a “potential ally” if Palestinian conflict resolved – Saudi Crown Prince.
🔸Saudi Arabia "considers options" of reducing investments in the US, says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
What are the consequences of US & EU kicking Russia off SWIFT System?
Will it hurt Russian Economy? Economists like Raghuram Rajan want you to believe this.
But, Removing Russia from SWIFT could be exactly what Russia, China and Bharat desire.
Why? Read on.
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SPFS (‘System for Transfer of Financial Messages') is a Russian equivalent of the SWIFT financial transfer system, developed by the Central Bank of Russia. The system has been in development since 2014, after US Govt threatened to disconnect Russia from the SWIFT system.
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There are plans to integrate the SPFS network with the China-based CIPS (Cross-Border Inter-Bank Payments System).
If either of those then interconnect to Bharat's SFMS …..
Argentina, Whole ASEAN Group i.e.
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, UAE, Saudi, Jordan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Congo, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea....