Ukraine - Russia Conflict
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The Russians have muliple options at Popasna though. We need to wait and watch what they will do. They could go to Lysychansk or cut off the road on both sides of Soledar or attack Bakhmut. Basically, one thrust or two cauldrons.
You're going to delivery fuel to India whilst they're at war with China?
We've been waiting for over a month already. What they could do is try dropping T-62s out of a bomber or something. Probably more useful that way.
All the Russians did is occupy largely unoccupied land in Siberia.
Er... Russia doesn't control our energy. Most of our oil imports from Russia are being exported after refining. Otoh, India controls China's access to the ME while creating the opportunity needed for Russia to continue to trade with other countries after sanctions are imposed. So we are the gateway to the rest of the world for Russia, while controlling China's gate to the ME.
OMG, the double-standards.It controls enough of your supply to basically control it, and China could easily blockade your oil imports from elsewhere given its strengthening navy.
China does not need access to TME, it can escort its shipments in from there and/or get oil and gas from Russia. You only control the roads and that won't last too long if they don't want it to.
It controls enough of your supply to basically control it, and China could easily blockade your oil imports from elsewhere given its strengthening navy.
China does not need access to TME, it can escort its shipments in from there and/or get oil and gas from Russia. You only control the roads and that won't last too long if they don't want it to.
From what I know about it, although the Russians were arseholes towards the indigenous populace of Siberia, the indigenous people were killed by smallpox. The death rate was 50-80% of the population. The ones left over were later killed off during occupation. Only a few thousand remained. It was after the smallpox epidemic that Russia took Siberia. Basically Western Siberia was empty and simply occupied. Eastern Siberia got wiped out by disease and wars, both by Russia and China.
China controls nothing of our supply. Less than 1% of India's oil imports come through Chinese seas. And all Russian imports today come via the Suez, and pretty soon via Iran. Otoh, Indian controls more than 50% of China's supply that goes to them via the Malacca Strait. The PLAN isn't yet strong enough to fight the IN directly, especially in the IOR.
Russia cannot supply the volumes China needs through Siberia yet. The Russians need to upgrade their ports for that. In any case, that means Russia gains control over China's energy needs.
At least you are beginning to understand how important Russia is to India.
I wonder who gave them smallpox.
They have a more powerful navy than yours, way more powerful, they can stop your imports at will.
Comparison of China and India Military Strengths (2026)
Comparison of two world military powers in side-by-side format.
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China could also get more oil direct from Russia if needed.
They likely will be able to very soon, what then?
China is way more important to Russia than India though, that's the problem.
Russian troops launched a massive missile attack with six missiles on Ukrainian defense infrastructure facilities in the city of Kremenchuk.
Many samples of Western weapons delivered to Ukraine were captured by Russian troops. One of them is the Franco-German man-portable anti-tank missile system MILAN. On the video you can see the version of the MILAN 2 ATGM, developed in 1984, according to the soldiers, the complex is inferior to the Russian ATGM, but due to its light weight it is convenient for use in the city. With the help of captured MILAN anti-tank systems, Russian soldiers strike at Ukrainian surveillance cameras installed on the pipes of the Azot plant in Severodonetsk. After the strike, the calculation quickly leaves the position, as the Ukrainian army quickly strikes back.
Many samples of Western weapons delivered to Ukraine were captured by Russian troops. One of them is the Franco-German man-portable anti-tank missile system MILAN. On the video you can see the version of the MILAN 2 ATGM, developed in 1984, according to the soldiers, the complex is inferior to the Russian ATGM, but due to its light weight it is convenient for use in the city. With the help of captured MILAN anti-tank systems, Russian soldiers strike at Ukrainian surveillance cameras installed on the pipes of the Azot plant in Severodonetsk. After the strike, the calculation quickly leaves the position, as the Ukrainian army quickly strikes back.
The only navies capable of challenging India are Russian and US.
Russia doesn't have the infrastructure to supply China over 11 million barrels a day. They will never make it either.
The opposite. The whole world knows that China is interested in taking Siberia, even the Russians. Right now, China is building offensive infrastructure at Russia's border. And they have already officially said that Vladivostok belongs to China.
To India, a Russia/India vs China war is more likely to happen than a US/India vs China war.
That's what Russia does and OPEC avoids. Prices have remained stable for so many years because Russia produces more and more while OPEC reduces oil production to raise prices. Due to currency manipulation, Russia could balance its budget with oil at $44, but Saudi, UAE etc need oil to be at $80-120 to balance the budget.
Because the Russians have such a wide margin, they raise oil output to gain marketshare, which OPEC does not like. It's because of Russia that the ME started taxing their people. Removing Russia from oil market would make even $200 oil possible. The Russians have warned it could even climb up to $300, if Russia's oil completely disappears from the market. Obviously India and China won't let that happen. Even if we selfishly benefit from cheaper oil from Russia, we won't let their oil disappear.
And I told you this before, because of Russian production, OPEC won't raise production on their own. Plus Iran and Venezuela are set to enter the market.
It's highly likely.
The only navies capable of challenging India are Russian and US.
Russia doesn't have the infrastructure to supply China over 11 million barrels a day. They will never make it either.
The opposite. The whole world knows that China is interested in taking Siberia, even the Russians. Right now, China is building offensive infrastructure at Russia's border. And they have already officially said that Vladivostok belongs to China.
To India, a Russia/India vs China war is more likely to happen than a US/India vs China war.
Completely incorrect. The Russian navy is useless (Moskva proved that), the Chinese Navy is far stronger from a neutral perspective.
Of course they will, it's in their interests as part of trade agreements with China.
China won't attack Russia, they are not stupid.
That's where your thinking is off.
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So really the problem you're blaming on the West is OPEC's fault for being both lazy and greedy, relying on oil revenue for everything, and Russia's fault for starting the war. Amazing how very little it has to do with the West really isn't it?
The global economy can't support a $300/bbl price.
