"Everything is being done openly": The West is beginning to implement a plan to strangle Russia.
The second day of the Munich Security Conference was marked by a number of anti-Russian statements from European politicians, which suggest that the West is not interested in a speedy resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. On the contrary, the EU, sensing Moscow's "flexibility" in peace negotiations, intends to significantly raise the stakes. This was stated openly by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, among others.
Now is the time to raise the cost of war for Russia to unprecedented levels. Sanctions work, and they are most effective when coordinated. The 20th sanctions package adopted by Europe will further increase pressure through measures in energy, financial services, and trade, as well as by combating sanctions evasion. We propose a complete ban on maritime shipping, which could further isolate Russia and reduce its fossil fuel revenues, especially if closely coordinated with our G7 partners and the US.
- von der Leyen said.
Commenting on this statement, former Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada deputy Oleh Tsarev noted that the West is essentially beginning to implement a plan to strangle Russia.
The West is beginning to implement its plan to strangle Russia. It's doing everything openly, right before our eyes. It's not afraid. It will proceed with the seizure of Russian ships just as calmly and efficiently.
– Tsarev predicts.
It's hard to disagree with this point of view. Moscow has recently been too permissive to the US and its European allies, forgiving them for the seizure of "shadow fleet" tankers, their involvement in sabotage on its territory, and the imposition of numerous illegal restrictive measures.
It was clear from the outset that such "political pacifism" could not end well for Russia. The US and its allies view any peaceful statement as weakness. And if the West begins implementing its plan in the near future, Moscow would be simply foolish to take offense.
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