Russian Central banks ups interest rate as the Rbl struggles

[Flashman]

In that case Putin might want to invade London as well as it is full of Russians

A successful foreign war is always a good distraction from troubles at home...

[Sysman]

Maybe that's because it was looking in Leeds? They brew it in Northampton now. So it's sh1te.

Very disappointing.

[sirja]

Russia could not afford to wage a large scale conventional weapons war. If it was determined to cause trouble it would use its nuclear weapons.

I will be digging out my cellar over the weekend

That may well be a very good idea...
What is Vladimir Putin doing in the skies of the Baltics? - Telegraph

[barrydidit]

Stuff Tooting. Can't get a decent pint there.

How about Pudsey?

I had some decent pints thereabouts, though I fear that Tetley's isn't what it used to be.

Edit:

Ooer. The "Official Site" for Tetley's according to DuckDuckGo gives:



which is quite disconcerting

Maybe that's because it was looking in Leeds? They brew it in Northampton now. So it's sh1te.

[Eirikur]

Tricky times these. Vlad might strike out to divert attention from his domestic woes.

If he did a full invasion of Ukraine, would the west intervene? Heck he might even test NATO's resolve to defend the Baltic states by invading Latvia or Estonia, under the guise of defending ethnic Russians from persecution. All a bit far fetched I know, but so was the thought of WW1 right until it actually started.

In that case Putin might want to invade London as well as it is full of Russians

[minestrone]

"But Alex Salmond told us all that oil would never be lower than $113."

[Sysman]

stek
CUK Ecommmomik reportage
Been for a pint
Going to bed

Freedom for Tooting....

Stuff Tooting. Can't get a decent pint there.

How about Pudsey?

I had some decent pints thereabouts, though I fear that Tetley's isn't what it used to be.

Edit:

Ooer. The "Official Site" for Tetley's according to DuckDuckGo gives:

404 NOT FOUND

which is quite disconcerting

[DodgyAgent]

Tricky times these. Vlad might strike out to divert attention from his domestic woes.

If he did a full invasion of Ukraine, would the west intervene? Heck he might even test NATO's resolve to defend the Baltic states by invading Latvia or Estonia, under the guise of defending ethnic Russians from persecution. All a bit far fetched I know, but so was the thought of WW1 right until it actually started.

Russia could not afford to wage a large scale conventional weapons war. If it was determined to cause trouble it would use its nuclear weapons.

I will be digging out my cellar over the weekend

[sirja]

Tricky times these. Vlad might strike out to divert attention from his domestic woes.

If he did a full invasion of Ukraine, would the west intervene? Heck he might even test NATO's resolve to defend the Baltic states by invading Latvia or Estonia, under the guise of defending ethnic Russians from persecution. All a bit far fetched I know, but so was the thought of WW1 right until it actually started.

[xoggoth]

Went to Moscow on a business trip back in Soviet days and was annoyed that they often gave out sweets instead of change. If it was now I would probably think that was good deal.

[alreadypacked]

The olichargs will soon get rid of Putin, before they lose all grip on him, it was them who installed him anyway as their puppet many years ago.

They may have installed him, but he has already turned on them.

Oligarch's arrest deepens fears over Russian economy | Business | The Guardian

Arrest of Sistema Boss Raises Specter of New Yukos Case - WSJ

[Eirikur]

The olichargs will soon get rid of Putin, before they lose all grip on him, it was them who installed him anyway as their puppet many years ago.

[Paddy]

Blimey - what a day for the Russophile...

Ever since I can remember it's always been about 50 rbls to the pound, since sept or so it's slipped but as of tonight it's 102 rbls to the pound and the Central Bank has raised interest rates in Russia to 17% (from 10.5%).

I think Vova has bitten off more than he can chew now, he might be strong like Ox, but can he sake his New Russians' desire for Western Goods, maybe so cos twice as much to them is still nowt, but 17% - crikey, that will hit the average Ivan...

stek
CUK Ecommmomik reportage
Been for a pint
Going to bed

Freedom for Tooting....

The cost of living and prices in Russian have risen tremendously in the past 10 years. The hotel I stay in Moscow used to be $25 ten years ago, six months ago it was $150, the Ruble was way over valued. I think the Ruble is finding to the right level.

[alreadypacked]

To spend the way Putin wants to spend, oil needs to be around $100 a barrel. USA and other countries production is keeping it around $50. Who will blink first?

[stek]

Blimey - what a day for the Russophile...

Ever since I can remember it's always been about 50 rbls to the pound, since sept or so it's slipped but as of tonight it's 102 rbls to the pound and the Central Bank has raised interest rates in Russia to 17% (from 10.5%).

I think Vova has bitten off more than he can chew now, he might be strong like Ox, but can he sake his New Russians' desire for Western Goods, maybe so cos twice as much to them is still nowt, but 17% - crikey, that will hit the average Ivan...

stek
CUK Ecommmomik reportage
Been for a pint
Going to bed

Freedom for Tooting....