Putin's Critique of Europe: Economic Shifts Amid Geopolitical Tensions In a recent Valdai Club speech, President Putin drew a striking analogy regarding Europe's reaction to US-led sanctions on Russia. He asked, "Should we bring a rope ourselves, or will you provide it?" This metaphor underscores the significant economic strain Europe, particularly Germany, is experiencing as businesses relocate in response to escalating energy costs and US tariffs. Current data reflects this distressing trend,

China has reiterated its opposition to unilateral sanctions, saying such measures lack a legal basis under international law and United Nations Security Council authorization, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, October 23. The remarks came in response to new U.S. sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump on Russian energy companies. #China #US #Russia #Sanctions #DonaldTrump #Ukraine #Energy #Oil #Lukoil #Rosneft #Beijing #GuoJiakun #Diplomacy #Breaking #News #Update | CGTNEurop

10K views · 214 reactions | President Biden says he will impose sanctions in response to Putin's latest moves on Ukraine, calling it "the beginning of the Russian invasion." "Who in the Lord's name does Putin think gives him the right to declare new so-called countries on territory that belonged to his neighbors?" https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/biden-update-ukraine-russia-watch-live-stream-today-2022-02-22/ | CBS News | Facebook