It is reported Russian oil revenues have INCREASED since the invasion of Ukraine - volumes down but prices up on sales to India, China etc.
This could easily persuade Putin to prolong the war - it's good for bizness.
Suggesting import duties are imposed on goods from those countries which are still buying Russian oil is, of course, entirely principled.
In four months time, as winter sets, in much of Europe could be facing shortages of energy and consumer goods, with inflation even higher due to import duties and price increases on goods imported from China and India.
Being pragmatic, rather than principled, for how long will Europe continue to unreservedly support Ukraine vs urgently seeking a resolution to "get back to normal". This won't have escaped Putin!
All very sad - but the bully may well get much of what he wants.
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