Sunset Europe and Iranian oil

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The Lord God did not consider it necessary to place oil and gas only where there are democratic regimes friendly to the United States.
Richard Cheney


It is finished! The proud proponents of global nuclear security, the French, who at one time disfigured half of Pacific Polynesia with nuclear tests, finally got rid of the Iranian oil they hated and already began to "punish" the Islamic republic for its unlimited nuclear ambitions, which threaten the security of the entire planet. The "example" of the French was followed by the great-power British, who, apparently, in the near future will have to manage their own North Sea oil reserves, the price of which has already exceeded 120 dollars per barrel. So, Europe, as she herself wanted, initiating the imposition of an embargo, is slowly losing Iranian oil exports. The most interesting in this stories the fact that the matter is not at all in an embargo, to the full introduction of which is still far away, but in the fact that Iran shut off the European oil valve first, independently and without any emotions and regrets, having done so calmly and with dignity.

Press secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Industry of Iran Alizer Nikzad-Rahbar: “Iran has no difficulties with the export of raw materials. We have our own clientele, and we have decided on alternatives. We will work with new customers who will easily replace British and French companies. ”

Although the Iranian oil department does not specify who exactly will become its “new customers”, we are certainly talking about the main buyers of Iranian oil - China and India, who have repeatedly warned the West that they are not going to refuse Iranian energy supplies. For example, India only in January increased exports of Iranian oil by as much as 40 percent. Indian Deputy Foreign Minister Ranjan Mathai recently made a statement, eloquently testifying to the independent position of the Indian leadership on the Iranian issue. Here is his excerpt: “India intends to obey only UN sanctions. Other similar measures against Iran do not concern us. We are not going to adapt to them. ” Indeed, what does Europe have to do with this? What is the business of the Hindus, whose numbers have long passed over a billion, before the freezing Old World, besides balancing on the verge of financial collapse? They need to think about themselves. Why should India think about finding an alternative to Iranian oil, which, moreover, is at their side, so it may not cost too much and end very soon? Or was it proposed to the Hindus to support holy British unity, speaking in support of the position of their former metropolis, meekly throwing aside their own national interests? What did the Europeans expect? - Revaluation of own capabilities and self-worth is obvious.

The termination of exports by Iran can be very painful for Europe, especially if we take into account the deadlines set by the EU foreign ministers, who are known to have agreed on the introduction of the notorious oil embargo against Iran in late January. The arrogance of Europeans surpassed all reasonable limits. The term to which EU members dependent on Iranian imports should have been abandoned was 1 July 2012. Thus, the Europeans naively believed that the Iranians would wait for this day like a ship, enjoying the last opportunity to please the European “master” and get from him, even for the last time, the coveted euro currency and precious dollars, and will not look for any alternative. The Europeans have not yet realized the simple thing, which in recent years has become an indisputable truth: the arrogance of Europe is not supported by anything but its ambitions. The decline of Europe is not empty words. This is an objective modern reality. Europe, unfortunately, is no longer the center of the world.

It should be recognized that Iran is winning over Europeans a beautiful victory, at least of a local character, reaffirming the status of a state to be reckoned with, which continues to be respected in the world, having for this not only political, but also quite tangible economic grounds. By its refusal to export oil to the UK and France, Iran seems to say: “Well, sons, if you don’t want meat, gnaw bones, and we will live without you ... You don’t need our oil - fine. Other people really need it. ” And this position can not be called a bluff. Again, the world has changed. The hegemony of industrial Europe, which the rest of the world provided with raw materials, irretrievably sunk into oblivion, but it does not seem to believe in this.

If Iran’s confident position on the embargo and its seemingly paradoxical steps to speed up the cessation of oil supplies to Europe add a very serious argument in the form of a possible total mining of the Strait of Hormuz, through which the lion’s share of Saudi exports to the West passes, the Islamic republic is already seen as some kind of Persian tiger, capable not only not to be offended, but also to dictate its conditions to the completely overwhelming Europeans.
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  1. Sergh
    +38
    21 February 2012 09: 23
    And about the bone, it's cool. Looks like old European farts have not yet realized that the 21st century is going on and India has not been a colony of Britons for a long time, but the bitch on which they were sitting cracked under their weight. Looks like the time for western sunset is being selected thanks to the hands of the same west, and of their brothers from across the ocean, to which the kirdyk is also being imperceptibly selected.
    It would be nice if we stay away and observe that we do not fit into this pack, although, anyway, it will catch the edge.
    1. Regul
      +21
      21 February 2012 09: 43
      Quite right, Europe hoping for the UN will not give a type of insult, and they have really lost their fear and even, it seems to me, they are not trying to understand what is happening in the world, they live in pink glasses.
      Rђ RІRѕS,
      Quote: Sergh
      It would be nice if we stay away and observe that we do not fit into this pack, although, anyway, it will catch the edge.

      most likely it won’t work out, or perhaps it will just be necessary to act, not watch.
      1. Nikita
        +21
        21 February 2012 10: 04
        A worthy decision of a self-respecting country.
        1. Shveik
          -3
          21 February 2012 14: 55
          Even exercises are carried out to protect I.O. http://lenta.ru/news/2012/02/21/nukes/ But if the US intervenes, they’ll help them in some way.
        2. Aibolit
          +2
          21 February 2012 19: 27
          Quote: Nikita
          A worthy decision of a self-respecting country.

          good
    2. Ion coaelung
      +13
      21 February 2012 10: 32
      It remains for the rest of the countries to disagree with the conditions of the West, to also begin to close themselves from it, thereby starting to cooperate with each other. Let the west feel rejected and unnecessary!
      1. Mikula
        -17
        21 February 2012 14: 03
        I imagine how the West (America Canada Europe Australia) would have been happy if all those dissenting had packed their bags and quickly shed. I think that if they (those who disagree) are given a residence permit in Europe, then after 5 minutes they grind for plane tickets.
        1. +1
          22 February 2012 20: 53
          Answer Mikule
          Yeah, as if they were sick, they would have been happy, having lost resources and market control and geopolitical influence. That is why, probably, the European empires, and then the USA, throughout their entire history, tore each other's throats for colonies, dominions and other mandated territories. That is why they are so reluctant, and often bloody, parted with control of the newly independent states. That is why they are trying so hard to plant loyal governments within their reach. That is why, in your opinion, they are ready to tolerate millions of refugees from North Africa, the Middle East and Asian countries who threaten the Islamization of Europe and its transformation into a European caliphate. The only question is, then the American AUG will iron, and why? Really themselves or their allies. Or will they continue, with the help of their most powerful and super-expensive Armed forces, to kill the civilian population of other countries disinterestedly .. out of sports interest? So if the question concerns the collection of suitcases, then they will have to leave. To your home! You think there please - maybe you are not quite right .. or not right at all. Or you, knowing that you were wrong, just said so - because it is a shame for your new homeland, huh? By the way, you ask the indigenous people there. and how the Germans relate to the Turkish community (and the rest too). If they say that they are happy .. then you do not believe them please - this is a lie ....
    3. +6
      21 February 2012 13: 46
      Quote: Sergh
      It would be nice if we stay away and observe that we do not fit into this pack, although, anyway, it will catch the edge.

      Not, in my opinion - it would be nice to cash in on this .....
      1. Tatars
        +7
        21 February 2012 14: 11
        Americans and NATO in general should not worry that Iran can block the Strait of Hormuz, this is its full right. I don’t understand why Europe listens to the USA and makes itself worse? The United States recently completely stopped helping Europe, it would be time for them to be independent, and if they say that they stop buying Russian gas, they will immediately agree to harm themselves
        1. karla
          +4
          21 February 2012 14: 27
          Quote: Tatars
          Americans and NATO in general should not care that Iran can block the Strait of Hormuz, this is its full right

          According to the law on demarcation of borders and free navigation. He does not have such a right. When restricting the right of free passage of ships, any country has the right to take all actions to unblock the straits
        2. Mikula
          0
          21 February 2012 14: 50
          And if the United States block the Bering Strait and the Turks exit the Black Sea, is it their full right or what?
          1. slas
            +8
            21 February 2012 21: 45
            Quote: mikula
            And if the United States block the Bering Strait and the Turks exit the Black Sea, is it their full right or what?

            Quote: mikula
            is it their full right or what?

            That's the salt of what = RIGHT WHAT IS = lol but seriously, the strait is called the Bering and not Obama laughing
            1. Mikula
              -1
              21 February 2012 23: 01
              And the Strait of Hormuz is similar to Ahminejad or something like the Strait of Khamenei.
              1. slas
                +1
                22 February 2012 20: 13
                Quote: mikula
                And the Strait of Hormuz is similar to Ahminejad or something like the Strait of Khamenei.

                well, no Obama tongueYou tell me what the American fleet grazes there and shakes the rights. Do not be naive or do not pretend that you do not understand anything.
                1. -1
                  26 February 2012 01: 28
                  Now the United States is so curated around the world that now, so that they do not do everything, it will work against themselves. Well, Europe needs it if it still cannot determine its sovereignty and dances to the tune of its grave digger.
      2. Uralm
        +6
        21 February 2012 23: 25
        Well, of course. Since the price of oil has risen, then Russia has more from the sale of oil, the price of gas is also tied to oil. And Iran, selling oil, is guided by world prices. So she does not lose anything. And here is Europe in the ass.
        Beautiful move of Iran
    4. recitatorus
      +11
      21 February 2012 16: 02
      This is a move !!! The course of a real grandmaster! They kept Ahmadinizhad for a fool! .. Now what will Sarkozy say to his potential voters looking at the price tags at gas stations !!!
      1. Mikula
        -11
        21 February 2012 16: 20
        recitatorus - This is a move !!! The course of a real grandmaster!
        Well, what is KhODD? Well, Europe will buy oil from the Saudis (enemies of Iran). Or do you think that Mercedes and BMW on Saudi oil will be worse to drive?
        1. admiral
          +11
          21 February 2012 17: 26
          The question is not oil, mikula, but politics! Do you prefer to proudly go out slamming the door or wait for you to be thrown out like a silly mongrel? That's just it! .. And the Iranian did not give them this chance!
          1. Mikula
            -17
            21 February 2012 18: 45
            Well, even in terms of politics - Europe first states that it is stopping the purchase of oil from Iran. And only then did Iran announce the cessation of supplies, so what's the trick? What is the victory of Iran?
            1. Kremlin
              +8
              21 February 2012 20: 03
              Quote: mikula
              What is the victory of Iran?

              The point is that Iran is ahead of schedule to stop deliveries - the Europeans took a time out before the summer, hoping to calmly work out both re-export and other schemes for changing direct supplies of Iranian oil during this time. The sudden cessation of direct supplies will disorganize the work of those European enterprises that have not had time to carry out such work - so that their losses will be even higher. In a crisis, this is certainly not an ice.
              1. Mikula
                -7
                21 February 2012 21: 27
                Lord, do you really not understand that the Saudis will block the need for Iranian oil - they themselves are more interested in this than Europe. Will India and China pay oil or not is this a question? And the USA and Europe will pay 100 percent
                1. Mikula
                  0
                  21 February 2012 22: 19
                  That's what is interesting cons, but there are no refutations. Well, how should I perceive it. You at least write a few words.
                  1. +1
                    22 February 2012 20: 58
                    And I already, already - there above, read. it’s just not interesting to write one line and answer such trifles.
                  2. slas
                    0
                    22 February 2012 22: 04
                    Quote: mikula
                    That's interesting minuses but no rebuttals

                    not worth the attention tongue laughing
              2. Mikula
                -2
                21 February 2012 23: 32
                But Europeans have a wealth of experience of the 20th century. They learned to bridge sudden resource problems as a result of many warriors and conflicts. And even Israel, where I live, found places for oil supplies.
                1. slas
                  0
                  22 February 2012 20: 26
                  Quote: mikula
                  But Europeans have a wealth of experience of the 20th century.

                  their brains are dying Experience is yes brains on the back of theirs = democracy tolerance = recourse
                2. -1
                  22 February 2012 23: 51
                  Dear Mikula, I’m currently busy, I don’t even have time to read the comments ... I ran from my business to the computer and back ... but I don’t have time to answer .. would you agree to listen and answer my comments tomorrow morning .. believe me, the arguments will be ... just you read them and answer ... okay?
              3. -1
                22 February 2012 00: 33
                Quote: Kremlin
                Europeans took time out before the summer, hoping during this time to calmly work out both re-export and other schemes for changing direct supplies of Iranian oil

                AND IF OTHER OIL EXPORTERS IN EUROPE PLAY IN ITS USE?
                Who knows what?
            2. slas
              0
              22 February 2012 20: 23
              ===Europeans naively believed that the Iranians would dutifully wait for this day as a ship, enjoying the last opportunity to please the European "master" and receive from him, albeit for the last time, the longed for euro currency and precious dollars, and would not look for any alternative. Europeans have not yet realized the simple thing, which has become an indisputable truth in recent years: the arrogance of Europe is not supported by anything but its ambition.=== this is what wink
        2. Mikula
          -1
          21 February 2012 23: 13
          Here again, a bunch of minuses - but I do not understand the fool for what. Either you think that the Saudis will not sell oil to Europe, or because my views do not coincide with yours. But please believe me: the future of Europe does not depend on your desires and expectations !!
    5. Mikula
      -11
      21 February 2012 22: 47
      Funny - the dumber comment - the more advantages. The whole article for the sake of bone.
      1. 0
        26 February 2012 01: 34
        And you, what are you looking for mushrooms here? Or pieces of meat? This is a Russian resource.
  2. Al_miller
    +8
    21 February 2012 09: 36
    I’m wondering why Europe is so tied to the United States. That so easily compromises its interests? After all, this is not even the economy, these are mutual interests at the yard-neighbor level. "Profitable - not profitable". There is an alternative, but at the other end of the street. And there the dogs are angry, hooligans, and knee-deep mud.
    1. +6
      21 February 2012 09: 56
      Quote: Al_Miller
      I’m wondering why Europe is so attached to the USA. What is so easily compromised by its interests?

      And what is there to not understand where the majority of immigrants from the United States came from England, France, in short from Europe, where there were still family ties and business ties, again NATO, everything is tied up in a huge ball, Europe is dancing to the tune of the United States.
      1. Al_miller
        +7
        21 February 2012 10: 21
        Yes, with the naked eye it is clear that Europe is the sacrificial animal of the United States. And not a silent sheep, but a fighting dog. But he is doomed in any situation. Or is being still determined by consciousness?
        1. +28
          21 February 2012 13: 56
          Good day to all.
          I can say for Germany since I have been living here for 18 years.
          39-40% of goods go from Germany to America. If Germany suddenly loses this sales market. Then everything is "extinguish the light of sushi oars." After all, 80-85% leaves Germany for export. Without such a market, there will immediately be an "Arab spring". Here half of the people understand and speak openly
          "We need to be friends with the Russians." 30% against friendship. Even the old ss say
          "it was an adversary, but a worthy one, not mean as an American"
          1. +6
            21 February 2012 21: 35
            IMHO, the Germans think correctly. In my opinion, today the only possible serious alliance that can influence the strategic alignment of forces in the world and prevent a war is the axis Berlin-Moscow-Tokyo.
            True, the Japanese are unlikely to go to him immediately because of the territories. But for Germany, such an alliance would be strategically important and valuable. Since the new redistribution of the world is not far off, and the Germans need Russia's support in order to regain some of the lost in the past (In Poland, for example, or in France)
            1. slas
              +2
              21 February 2012 21: 52
              Quote: ikrut
              this is the axis of Berlin-Moscow-Tokyo

              Tokyo is a simple puppet (I hope whose one is clear) even seriously should not consider this option recourse
              1. +3
                22 February 2012 18: 03
                After Japan’s 2nd MV, the USA also made Japan and Germany their puppets. Germany has only just begun to raise its head. The Japanese have so far been lying. But they have strong and ancient traditions. Identity will gather spirit once. Although, of course, their allies for Russia are not the most desirable and best. But here it is up to the diplomats to look for common interests ...
            2. +5
              22 February 2012 21: 14
              I will be in order.
              Europe, obeying the United States, certainly plays against its interests. However, this behavior is far from new. The seal of dollars and the first violin in the orchestra belong to the United States. The states are also responsible for the material well-being of most European leaders and politicians who have fallen into their posts, most likely due to the financial and organizational support of the same Anglo-Saxons. As already mentioned, Europe is the sacrifice that the Anglo-Saxons will make for the formation of a new world order (Europe - in the form in which it now exists. One state should be formed in its place).
              The main reason why Iran still does not live is that it encroached on the holy of holies. Dollar. He questioned the existing financial system, proposed to conduct interstate settlements in national currency. Whatever he does, they will punish him, as punished Gaddafi, who wanted to enter the calculation in gold. To set a precedent for the Anglo-Saxons is too dangerous. If the rest of the countries (and there are already enough willing) switch between themselves to settlements in gold, national currencies or barter - to the Khan dollar, the financial system will begin to crumble. (True, in order to finally finish it, you must first nationalize the money issue and the Central banks of the countries). This will not allow England and the United States (primarily the United States) to make money from the air, and their economy will collapse, and Ales will come to the world power of bankers.
              And the union of Russia and Germany is the worst dream for Anglo-Saxon politicians. Has anyone heard of the Heartland theory? It says: he who runs the Heartland rules the world. The heartland includes just the territories that lie in the place of Russia. Russia is the key to Eurasia. And Germany is the key to Europe. If these countries enter into an alliance, they will be able to dictate terms to everyone on the continent. To squeeze the USA out of Europe, to rot England. True, China will remain, but this problem will be easier to solve.
              Yes, an alliance between Moscow and Berlin would be a wonderful gift for our countries.
              1. +1
                23 February 2012 01: 29
                Sensibly. Agree with you. The axis - Berlin-Moscow would be the best way out for world civilization.
              2. +1
                25 February 2012 20: 10
                A plus! But if there are a few more Gaddafi among the leaders of Islamic states, offering a non-dollar calculation, the Anglo-Saxons will have to be very tight. Yes, and continental Europe (West) can navigate on time.
          2. 0
            22 February 2012 03: 27
            About how one post wrote above that you live in Israel ??????
          3. hot
            hot
            +1
            22 February 2012 07: 00
            I also think that it is time for Europe to think with its own head. She is close to one continent. She should be worried about stability and order on this continent and not the plans and desires of a distant friend across the ocean. The fact that Europe exports half of its goods to the United States does not mean that it is not necessary to have an opinion. These geopolitical wars are waged by transnational corporations from the USA and England, pursuing their economic interests and not the interests of the people of Europe or the peoples of the Middle East.
            1. 0
              25 February 2012 20: 11
              And how much Europe can export to the maximum in Russia and the CIS?
          4. +3
            22 February 2012 21: 02
            Germany is an EU donate.
            In relation to Russia, Germany has always been thermophilic in peacetime: unlike the same neighbors of England and the French. The Germans rather generously invested capital and did not export all income from invested production. And sometimes, the rich came to live with their families
        2. 0
          22 February 2012 19: 25
          A ram is not a ram .... fighting, in my opinion, a poodle! How many examples: for example, the sale of the last tanks by Holland. Or ammunition supplies for a couple of weeks of local war smile
    2. Mikula
      -1
      21 February 2012 14: 31
      The answer is simple - mentality.
  3. Volka
    +11
    21 February 2012 09: 40
    That's right, Iran shows the rest of the world that it will not be a whipping boy! Keep it up!
  4. +4
    21 February 2012 09: 42
    the French can afford to abandon Iranian oil, they have the basis of nuclear power engineering, Germany does not depend on Iranian oil, she relied on Russian gas, the Britons have so far where to get oil, and they won’t leave them. but what the Greeks, Spaniards, Italians think about is a mystery to me. hoping to get free oil from Libya. but this flow is not difficult to stop.
    1. Igor
      +5
      21 February 2012 10: 13
      Quote: core
      but what the Greeks, Spaniards, Italians think about is a mystery to me.


      So Iran has not refused oil supplies to these countries.

      add a very serious argument in the form of a possible total mining of the Strait of Hormuz

      This will be a great reason to start a war with Iran.
      1. +2
        22 February 2012 05: 14
        So Iran has not refused oil supplies to these countries.

        They themselves must abandon oil by decision of the Council of Europe by June 2012
        How are they going to do this - xs
    2. Indigo
      +3
      21 February 2012 21: 09
      Something seems to me that now Libya will be "sucked" to death by frog lovers and just right in Libya to throw "firewood" in the war of clans and tribes, so that the chestnuts are red-burgundy and look at tango geyropov. Europe, ptfu ...
    3. +3
      21 February 2012 21: 39
      so nobody drowns with oil. In the 19th century it was said "To heat it with oil is the same as to heat it with banknotes." Petrol, diesel fuel for cars and ships, kerosene for aircraft, various light hydrocarbons for chemistry and many other useful things are made from oil. Neither nuclear power plants nor gas will help replace oil here.
      1. +2
        22 February 2012 21: 49
        ikrut, To drown with oil is the same as drowning with banknotes "
        Golden words D.I. Mendeleev
    4. 0
      22 February 2012 00: 46
      THE WHOLE EUROPEAN UNION IS KEEPING ON THE TWO BIGGEST ECONOMIES - GERMANY, FRANCE, AND THEIR POTENTIAL TO STABILIZE COUNTRIES IN WHICH THE ECONOMIC SITUATION IS CONSTANTLY FALLS SOMETHING.
      IN RESPONSE TO THOSE POLICIES WHICH ARE BEEN AGAINST AGAINST HIM, THIS WILL ONLY ACCEPT THE EUROPEAN CRISIS.
      Quote: core
      the French can afford to abandon Iranian oil, they have the basis of nuclear power engineering, Germany does not depend on Iranian oil, she relied on Russian gas,
    5. 0
      23 February 2012 12: 05
      The French have their own small oil production and Norway (oil country) is at hand.
    6. 0
      23 February 2012 12: 23
      What should the French cry if they themselves have some oil + Norway is at hand.
      There is one problem with nuclear power plants: after the Japanese tragedy, they covered part of the email data. stations.
  5. Dimitrxnumx
    +9
    21 February 2012 09: 42
    It would be fun to see how the empowered and belligerently painted Europeans find themselves without oil. And they will demand from Iran to give it to them, otherwise they have nothing to refuel for planes for bombing! laughing
    1. +9
      21 February 2012 09: 58
      Quote: Dimitr77
      otherwise they have nothing to refuel for bombing!

      for refueling, they defeated Iraq and Libya!
    2. Mikula
      -5
      21 February 2012 19: 10
      They will buy oil from Putin or from Abramovich.
      1. Mikula
        +2
        21 February 2012 22: 30
        Judging by the cons, I agree with me. But I'm not Putin.
        Or do you think that he will observe the interests of Ahminenjad to the detriment of his pocket.
        1. slas
          0
          22 February 2012 22: 17
          Quote: mikula
          Or do you think that he will observe the interests of Ahminenjad

          Ahmadinejad is a wise guy tongue
  6. +5
    21 February 2012 09: 48
    Well done Persians, consistently confirm the status of a Proud and independent State, And the lame Evarope and the obese states will soon have a kirdyk - they will have democratized, pre-marketed (cannot translate into English), climbed so deep into the back cave that without a sharp turn - amba !!!
  7. +5
    21 February 2012 09: 49
    Iran clearly has power and self-esteem once it conducts its own independent policy. And this causes only respect for people who adequately respond to the interventions of countries whose actions have already reached the majority of the world's population
  8. +10
    21 February 2012 09: 49
    Indeed, Iran touched Europe for the living. Europe apparently thought so, as the author of the article writes. During this time, until 01.07.2012/XNUMX/XNUMX. they wanted to make oil reserves. But Iran did not wait for this and shut off the oil crane. I wonder if oil production will increase in Russia. In general, Mahmudinizat well done. Confront the whole world.
    1. Regul
      -2
      21 February 2012 09: 59
      Quote: sasha.28blaga
      I wonder if oil production will increase in Russia.

      Then the price needs to be increased, moreover, substantially, and better yet actually
      Quote: Sergh
      It’s good if we stay away and observe that we’re not in this pack
      1. +4
        21 February 2012 10: 51
        The price is already rising. Production volumes, in the near future I doubt it. But here is the money for the development of new fields and measures to increase the debit of wells - yes. Then we can talk about an increase in production. It is also possible to maintain gas prices during a period of seasonal decline in its consumption.

        Into the "pack" account. If in terms of direct participation in a possible military conflict, then Yes. As for other forms of participation, we are already there and rightly so. On another it is impossible. There is no other way to become a great power, and Russia is either a great power, or ...
    2. +6
      21 February 2012 15: 10
      Why should Russia increase production, you can buy free Iranian oil and sell it to France, not for a ruble, but for a three-ruble note. You can pay for weapons with Iran for oil. Everyone is happy ...
  9. Dimitrxnumx
    +15
    21 February 2012 09: 59
    Thought is not a topic, but from the category of European decency. Before the Libyan revolution, in Western and American banks, Kadaffi's personal account had about 50 billion bins (maybe I'm wrong, correct). During the revolution, money was frozen. After the cynical assassination of the general, European countries offered the revolutionaries a loan for "the needs of the revolution", for future oil supplies. the question is, where did the general's money go? I am silent about amers, but Europe is building out of itself a group of decent democrats. About the large sums on Kadaffi's account, the topic was closed. But the general lent money to Sarkozy when he tearfully asked him for the election campaign.
    1. +4
      21 February 2012 10: 13
      Gaddafi was a colonel. Everything else is true
      1. Darn
        +7
        21 February 2012 11: 04
        Soaking their creditors is a normal Western habit. They have done so in history and with their own example, at least the Templars.
      2. Dimitrxnumx
        +3
        21 February 2012 11: 05
        Sory, described himself, really a colonel, but perhaps the sons of Libya he was posthumously and secretly appropriated to the general ...
    2. Inzhengr
      +2
      21 February 2012 11: 32
      Gaddafi is a colonel, and they transferred part of the money to the new authorities immediately after the death of Gaddafi, probably this was a condition of payment, supposedly to restore the infrastructure of Libya. In fact, the money just went into their pockets.
    3. karnics
      +3
      21 February 2012 13: 17
      Everything is correct only it was the money of the Libyan people, and not Colonel Gaddafi, and the amount is much larger, approximately 160 billion dollars, and all this money was looted by NATO members ...
      1. recitatorus
        +2
        21 February 2012 15: 58
        They may have returned the money, but they hardly forgot to deduct it for the service, that is, for the bombing, and for humanitarian aid, that is, for blockage, illiquid assets and delay ...
    4. hot
      hot
      0
      22 February 2012 21: 50
      Where did Gaddafi’s money go? So they gave them a loan, I guess. recourse
  10. +9
    21 February 2012 10: 30
    The problem of the West and NATO in particular is that they still consider themselves the belly button of the universe on the planet and do not understand that for most major non-Western powers, they are becoming more and more transformed into a global anus. And bow to the anus can only countries with a non-traditional orientation. Iran has a normal orientation, India with China too. Yes, and Latin countries prefer to live according to God's covenants.
    Mahmudenizhat is a strong leader of a proud country, which proved his decision to cut off supplies, and as a noble person, he gave the French and British time to think until June.
    1. Mikula
      -5
      21 February 2012 19: 35
      And the percentage in your computer is not accidentally an ismus anus? A Boeing Airbus Porsche Mercy Rolls Royce is not from the world anus? That's when they will be replaced by TU and VAZ it will be possible to talk about the anus. In the meantime, it’s not even funny.
      1. slas
        0
        22 February 2012 22: 21
        Quote: mikula
        And the percentage in your computer is not accidentally an ismus anus? A Boeing Airbus Porsche Mercy Rolls Royce is not from the world anus?

        and sho?
  11. +3
    21 February 2012 10: 34
    The same global policy of accumulation has been operating for a long time, remember Russia, how it accumulates a lot of money abroad in banks, then wars immediately begin, and where no one knows these grandmothers, then with the rulers of Egypt, Libya, Syria, for some reason, poor countries like Somalia, where they kill in batches, nobody cares
  12. +10
    21 February 2012 10: 36
    "The decline of Europe is not just empty words. It is an objective modern reality. Europe, unfortunately, is no longer the center of the world."

    At this rate, it will remain only litter and, like London, a thief settler.
    1. Regul
      +4
      21 February 2012 11: 38
      Quote: Kaetani
      Europe, unfortunately, is no longer the center of the world

      I’m not sure that, unfortunately, it could very well be for us, which is fortunately. But the most interesting thing is how many ambitions they still have, it takes terrible things.
  13. KAV
    KAV
    +3
    21 February 2012 10: 39
    But China, well done, as I thought, on a plausible pretext bought up all contracts for the supply of oil in other Arab countries. It is interesting that they will squeeze out of Europe for the way out of this situation. wink
  14. +3
    21 February 2012 10: 45
    Well, if it doesn’t burn out with the alternative, then the European Union will be tight - we can fall apart faster! ????????? feel laughing
    1. admiral
      0
      21 February 2012 17: 36
      Will certainly fall apart !!! The next wave of politicians will come to power precisely on these ideas. Actually, this is both an objective law and the subjective desire of the United States. And with such an assistant, the rate of collapse can only grow.
  15. +5
    21 February 2012 10: 54
    No, in this case, the European Union will quickly drop the mask of the Democrat bunny and put on the usual Landsknecht boar helmet .....
    And he will go around the world to sow good kindness and a bright glow
    1. +1
      21 February 2012 18: 52
      whoever wears a helmet, a nerd or a fagot, Colombians are fighting for the Spaniards, for which they could find all the rabble for the French.
  16. +2
    21 February 2012 10: 59
    The old woman, Europe, apparently lost her scent from old age))). But ambitions must be held back. Not those times already. Well, let them learn from their own mistakes. Flag in their hands.
  17. +2
    21 February 2012 11: 10
    It is very important for Russia in this period of time to provide all possible support to the countries resisting the "new world order" without direct participation in armed conflicts. But the main thing is to make a breakthrough and breakthrough in technology, thereby taking away the main economic trump card of the West. There is a focus on this. Steps are being taken. While it is hard, with a creak, not without mistakes (for 20 years you can even unlearn how to walk), but they do. Yesterday's Putin's development of the military-industrial complex as one of the means for a technological breakthrough, remember. God grant that. Then steps like this Iranian one will become the norm in international practice. And the conversation with the West will be conducted in a different tone. By the way, this will be economically a free market. Only real.
  18. 0
    21 February 2012 11: 18
    As the ancient proverb says: - Do not pull the tiger by the mustache!
  19. Patos89
    -2
    21 February 2012 12: 29
    Europe behaves as a member of NATO and so far they have nothing to fear
    1. +3
      21 February 2012 15: 04
      Russia does not benefit from the collapse of the EU as well as the collapse of the euro, and the fact that their ambitions will diminish
      it's a fact. Have to learn to speak politely
  20. -6
    21 February 2012 12: 51
    Iraq, Lithuania, Iran - oil suppliers of oil to Europe. What do they achieve? Oil crisis? So soon they will achieve this.
    1. +4
      21 February 2012 14: 44
      I apologize, from which gas stations Lithuania supplies oil ...? In my opinion, only sprats can supply the Baltic states. With the launch of the terminals in Ust-Lug, Russia does not need their services.
      1. 0
        21 February 2012 23: 12
        At one time, there was hype: Italy suffered
        http://www.inf-man.ru/review/1072-rossiya-mozhet-za-liviyu-postavlyat-neft-v-evr
        opu

        Here's about Iranian oil:
        The main share of European imports of Iranian oil - about 68% - comes from Greece, Italy and Spain - EU countries experiencing serious economic problems. Moreover, in Greece the share of consumption of "black gold" from Iran reaches 35%.
        http://www.warandpeace.ru/ru/commentaries/view/66965/

        Europe is big and oil supply is a sore point.
        http://rutube.ru/tracks/4240038.html
        1. 0
          22 February 2012 13: 11
          68% and 35% - This is the share of Iranian oil in personal imports .60% of Iranian oil is China. India, Japan, South Africa
    2. 0
      21 February 2012 21: 48
      that is yes. especially Lithuania succeeded in oil supplies
  21. Alef
    +2
    21 February 2012 13: 30
    A worthy solution to a proud country! True, it is doubtful that the United States and its European slime dishes will wait for the oil crisis. I think soon we will again see the true face of these false democrats. I hope the Iranian regime does not fall.
    1. KAV
      KAV
      +1
      21 February 2012 15: 03
      Of course I apologize, but in what place is he the regime
      1. Alef
        0
        21 February 2012 15: 28
        Iran is an Islamic republic and a unitary state with a theocratic regime.
        But in general, the political regime is how the state exercises power and what kind of policy it implements. Specifically, I had in mind Iran’s tough policy towards the United States and Europe.
      2. Alef
        0
        21 February 2012 15: 43
        KAV,
        Iran is a unitary Islamic state with a political regime - a theocratic republic.
  22. +1
    21 February 2012 14: 54
    Worthy and strong move of Iran. Oil was refused by France and England, and specifically, English and French corporations such as BP .. This is a blow that is hard to overestimate! One BP spread its tentacles around the world ..
    Bravo Iran, it is worthy of imitation!
  23. Asketxnumx
    -2
    21 February 2012 15: 42
    Well done, Pavel!
    Explanatory, biting article. Growing up. Happy for you.
  24. karla
    0
    21 February 2012 16: 00
    Quote: Asket49
    Asket49 Today, 15:42 new


    Asket!!! I did not think that ascetics multiply. How does this happen? Division or vegetative?
  25. 755962
    0
    21 February 2012 16: 29
    Iran's cessation of exports could be very painful for Europe
    Europe, as they say, for which it fought and ran. And not what to sniff with snot. They themselves chop the branch on which they sit.
  26. Patos89
    -7
    21 February 2012 16: 32
    Therefore, Iran is developing the atomic bomb so that it is considered and not bombed like Kosovo. True, everyone has their own truth. And membership in NATO gives its advantages. Even our country did not take risks on 08.08.08/XNUMX/XNUMX
    1. +1
      22 February 2012 00: 56
      RUSSIA HAS NEVER GOALS TO INTRODUCE A MILITARY TO GEORGIA. THIS IS NOT ANY RISK.
  27. +5
    21 February 2012 18: 19
    I think that really, a local, its own, small victory was won by Iran. I’m also sure that he didn’t deliver any special blows to this Europe, it won’t lead to oil-bearing collapse, especially to collapse. Western European capital, in situations like this, always demonstrates training and mutual assistance. But, in the EU countries there are ordinary people who choose their own government. Their reaction is important. Especially when (if necessary) because of the United States, not only think about heat and gorging, but also fight, God forbid, with Iran. Of course, a slap in the face of Iran to the West, led by the United States.
  28. +2
    21 February 2012 18: 20
    I have not read the article, everything is clear. Europeans have long been degraded. I have this idea since 2005. When I started to visit Europe. Dullness on everyday issues ahead of them. Even then, I began to wonder how they want to defeat us with such brains. No, I'm serious, no kidding. The moments were very ..... comical, at least send Zadornov.
    1. Patos89
      -3
      21 February 2012 18: 57
      I am interested in current 1 if we have such smart people who live and there are fools how do they live better than us?
      1. Mikula
        -3
        21 February 2012 19: 50
        What do Jews say: if you are so smart, are you so poor? And Europe in Russia is buried since the time of Ivan the Terrible. They are already used to it.
        1. +4
          21 February 2012 21: 58
          Not so long ago there were times when it was good luck to get to Russia to work from Europe. How is Lermontov doing?: "..For catching happiness and ranks ..". And again it will be the same. What can Europe and America now offer the world? The main technologies are already in China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Russia, etc. China is in charge of consumer goods. Most of the resources are not in the hands of the West. And they have already forgotten how to work there. migrants work, and indigenous people sit in offices.
          And the redistribution of property will not take long. So, Jews will have to think about the relevance of their aphorisms. IMHO.
          1. Mikula
            +4
            21 February 2012 23: 50
            Well, if the days of Lermontov were not so long ago - then maybe I'm an alien from the future. Perhaps you will not believe it, but I want all these fibers of my Russian soul to make these Lermontov lines a reality again, but alas, these are only dreams.
            1. slas
              +2
              22 February 2012 20: 35
              Quote: mikula
              oh I'm all the fibers of my Russian soul

              and why not live in Russia the Russian soul Or fiber ended laughing
        2. slas
          +4
          21 February 2012 22: 01
          Quote: mikula
          In what Jews say: if you are so smart, you are so poor

          Yes, it is better to starve than shaw horrible to eat ------ wise men tongue
        3. hot
          hot
          +2
          22 February 2012 07: 20
          They live better than us, because they know how to manage and introduce new things, but at the household level they really take laughter, but really like children. We would have managers like in Germany under our brains, then for sure Russia would have put everyone in the belt.
      2. slas
        0
        22 February 2012 20: 38
        Quote: Patos89
        I am interested in current 1 if we have such smart people who live and there are fools how do they live better than us?

        Prove with a simple example which is better?
    2. +2
      21 February 2012 21: 51
      Agree with you. Yesterday I read the Polish forums ... Well ... no words. Thickness is such that not to tell ..
  29. Svyatoslav
    -1
    21 February 2012 18: 21
    Great epigraph.
  30. Bob
    -1
    21 February 2012 19: 08
    The information war, now economic.
    The position of the Persians can only be supported, and in the information and economic war they only won in this game, but others will also be visible, and here everything is very vague. Hard times await Europe in the person of Greece, Italy, and other southern countries, another nail is driven into the coffin of the European Union, so everything is still staggering in addition to problems with energy resources.
    It seems that the Greeks will have to actively seek alternative sources of hydrocarbons, and they already exist - the shelf of Cyprus. The catch is that there are 2 Cyprus - Southern (Greek) and Northern (Turkish), and the disputes between them will only intensify soon, in the summer the Republic of Cyprus will preside in the EU Parliament, which the Turks are very, very dislike. The Turks seem ready to start military operations in order to gain control of the shelf, and in the conditions of rising oil prices in the world, this desire will only strengthen in them.
    The United States is still only observers, no matter what, although they and Israel are the main initiators of the conflict.
  31. Vitmir
    -2
    21 February 2012 19: 52
    Do not flatter yourself, on the eve of the strikes on Iran, the European Union secured itself against a shortage of Iranian oil by having a home gas station - Libya, for which the operation "Death of Gaddafi" was carried out by NATO, + the Friendship pipeline from Russia to the EU, and the PRC will fill the shortage of Iranian oil for the Saudi account, the Indians also have enough Arab oil ...
  32. Bob
    0
    21 February 2012 20: 42
    There will be enough oil for everyone if the Persians do not hit those who have it, so that there is justice - this is the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia in the first place. Fearing to lose customers, some of them, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, are actively building land branches, others are creating reserves. What is the use ?! So what should happen in the event of an intervention so that the Persians do not do what they intended - to block the flow of hydrocarbons from the Persian Gulf ?!
    Conclusion: do not talk with Iran from a position of strength, and make plans for its occupation. But it is beneficial for Russia and the PRC to maintain a coherent Iran on its borders, rather than get another Afghan.
  33. 0
    21 February 2012 20: 52
    Well done, no words !!! That's right, to creep before reptiles, Europeans have not been lions for a long time, they have outlived themselves creeping in front of America. It’s time for Russia to get down to business. ABM put-buy hydrocarbons in three ways (you can’t block it, all the same, houses are heated by gas from innocent people)
  34. 0
    21 February 2012 21: 21
    The internal combustion engine is morally obsolete back in the middle of the last century. And if their wise institutions developed something fundamentally new, then the time has come to demonstrate them to the whole world laughing
  35. 0
    21 February 2012 21: 26
    With its refusal to export oil to the UK and France, Iran seems to be saying: “Well, sons, you don’t want meat - bite the bones, and we will live without you ... You don’t need our oil - fine. Other people really need it. ”

    Russia should learn to buy Iranian oil and push it on the European market at a discount, but the trouble is the game on different problems of the countries is not our forte !! We are increasingly giving away something on the topic !!!!
  36. true_pushkin
    -2
    21 February 2012 22: 21
    So it is necessary to snicker Europe, put it in its place.
    The issue of oil is really resolved - both in Iran and in Europe.
    Only now, it seems, the European democrats did not expect such a move.
  37. Kievan
    +1
    21 February 2012 22: 28
    Of course, I am not an oil trader, but I doubt that India buys oil at the same price as Europe. And it seems that there was already information here that China still supported the sanctions ...
  38. 0
    21 February 2012 22: 53
    Wonderfully written article. To the author a big, bold plus. Thank you. fellow
  39. Mikula
    +2
    22 February 2012 00: 18
    Well, let's assume that you are all right and that a real goat came to old Europe. But as one of the laws of physics says (either Gay-Lusak or Boyle-Mariotte I don’t remember exactly), a holy place does not exist empty. And this means that someone should take the place of the USA and Europe. I propose to arrange a vote in the first two places. My opinion: 1- China, 2- Muslims. Vote your opinions.
    1. 0
      22 February 2012 16: 27
      I propose option No. 3: the same Europeans (against whom I have nothing) but with a more liberal policy. Namely: without any missile defense, without any presentations and sanctions in relation to the developing states, and, most importantly, without the illustrious NATO (be it amiss). How do you like the option? I checked out your irony.
  40. Patos89
    +4
    22 February 2012 00: 59
    Hardly believe in the collapse of these countries. And dear mikula, you could not remember anything else but the Jews? I just like it when they start saying what stupid people live in the West and America, if you are stupid, then we have a country of downs or is it comforting you that fools live well but smart ones are bad, then the smartest people live in Africa following your logic? Why is it that the little one who wants to go to Russia to work and study is basically all trying to get out of here with a good opportunity. If you haven’t been to EU countries, you don’t need to judge by the development of people by whose stories and jokes. Everyone wants to go to BMW Mercedes Audi and the same thing about clothes, and in our west, the current is caviar and vodka, oil and gas, and in FIG they don’t need anything. So do not make people laugh
  41. -1
    22 February 2012 02: 52
    China will not be able to take the "holy place" anytime soon. For a simple reason, they do not have enough military "authority" that would be reckoned with at least by the same Muslims, and the same is about Islamic states. To ascribe the leadership of Russia to nothing else. Russia has enormous potential, allowing it to maintain its leadership without occupying a "holy place". Today Russia is the stronghold of any sovereignty, any state, subject to market relations. A non-aggressive Russia is primarily beneficial for Russia itself. While the mighty of this world are sharing influence in the old ways, Russia is establishing market relations under the noise, China is following the same path, which takes over from Russia almost all of its domestic policy, and part of its foreign policy.
    1. Kievan
      +2
      22 February 2012 05: 45
      Quote: sasha.28blaga
      Russia quietly establishes market relations, China follows the same path, which takes from Russia almost all of its domestic politics, and part of its external ones.


      If China adopted the policy of Russia, it would be an endangered, crumbling, poor state, mired heavily in corruption. But who would be proud that they have nuclear weapons and therefore are afraid of them all.

      But unfortunately for the outside world, the Chinese in 79 followed a completely different path. Now this is the second economy of the planet which will be the first in this decade. With all this, the Asian dragon is still trying to pretend to be a kitten, so as not to frighten off the neighbors on the planet.
      And what can Russia teach China other than Soviet military technology?
      1. Bob
        -1
        22 February 2012 13: 54
        Quote: Kievite
        And what can Russia teach China other than Soviet military technology?

        2 cosmodromes built on Soviet technologies in the PRC, trained specialists in many areas of knowledge, weapons - everything that provides the PRC today is proud of its homeland, and Russia will not be proudly alone in the face of the fascist Central Committee led by the United States.
        The West will break its teeth from such enemies as Russia and China. And the construction of missile defense in Europe is like a litmus test for lice and genuine plans to capture the world.
        If Russia had not existed then, China would have been on the verge of balancing; if there had been China, Russia would have remained alone against the United Nations on resolutions on Syria and Iran.
        The time has come to deal with the leading and directing force of the United States in the economy, politics and the military. In addition to Russia and China, there is no one to do this. Well, certainly not stagnant Ukraine, caved in to Western democratic values, lulled by flatterers who promise heavenly pleasure to be in NATO and in the Euro zone. Here Ukraine has not gone far from Georgia, Moldova, claiming to become centers of destabilization of border regions.
        1. Kievan
          0
          22 February 2012 15: 39
          China has already absorbed almost all the technologies he needs, which he wanted and went on. The goal of China is not ostentatious posturing before the West, but cutting off its population and economy with necessary resources and living space. And the fact that this is not enough for all of this on the planet is already clear ...
          1. slas
            0
            22 February 2012 22: 32
            Quote: Kievite
            а cutting of its population

            original new and deep laughing
  42. Patos89
    0
    22 February 2012 03: 10
    You just ask yourself why now in our country, young people want to be policemen and officials, it’s understandable not to let everyone live well in the country. And as long as our country takes the 143rd place in corruption, having caught Uganda and Nigeria in 2011. Will so fig live.
    China lies, in fact, it depends on the West if in the theory the West and the USA refuse Chinese goods, then it will return to the last century. Muslims, too, who of them do you think that she represents the UAE that sits on oil. Of all the countries that can exist without other countries, this is Russia that can provide itself with everything from food to metals, pure water, gas, oil, etc. our country from the west except electronics, well, nothing is needed.
  43. TROYAN
    0
    22 February 2012 13: 51
    Mikula First, why should we go on a Mercier or an audioshka ?! we are quite happy with our VAZ and KAMAZ trucks (moreover, they are unpretentious to our roads and are not expensive). this is all Western ideology.
    Secondly, on the account of "a holy place is never empty": let Europe live on its own, but why is it necessary to interfere with other people's affairs with its "democracy"?
    1. Dimas
      0
      22 February 2012 15: 12
      In principle, you can forget about Vazs already Renault.
      You should ask yourself a question for an answer. And why not, if finances allow you to buy something that is better than Lada.
  44. Patos89
    0
    22 February 2012 14: 06
    So life is arranged strong always right.
  45. savelij
    -1
    22 February 2012 22: 02
    In France, diesel has already risen in price from 1, 42 euros per liter to 1, 53 euros per liter what will happen when they start bombing Iran ...
    1. slas
      0
      22 February 2012 22: 25
      Quote: savelij
      what will happen when they start bombing Iran ..

      But what do you really want? wassat
  46. Stanter
    0
    22 February 2012 22: 29
    Good move.
  47. 0
    25 February 2012 16: 50
    It will be a lot of fun next winter in the European Union, if such a winter repeats itself, they would shut off the gas for a month, they would be more accommodating.

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