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Previously on "Russian Central banks ups interest rate as the Rbl struggles"
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostRussia 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
What is Vladimir Putin doing in the skies of the Baltics? - Telegraph
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostStuff 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.
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Ooer. The "Official Site" for Tetley's according to DuckDuckGo gives:
which is quite disconcerting
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Originally posted by sirja View PostTricky 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.
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"But Alex Salmond told us all that oil would never be lower than $113."
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Originally posted by stek View Poststek
CUK Ecommmomik reportage
Been for a pint
Going to bed
Freedom for Tooting....
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 FOUNDLast edited by Sysman; 16 December 2014, 11:38.
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Originally posted by sirja View PostTricky 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.
I will be digging out my cellar over the weekend
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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.
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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.
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Originally posted by Eirikur View PostThe 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.
Oligarch's arrest deepens fears over Russian economy | Business | The Guardian
Arrest of Sistema Boss Raises Specter of New Yukos Case - WSJ
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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.
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Originally posted by stek View PostBlimey - 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....
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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?
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Russian Central banks ups interest rate as the Rbl struggles
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
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