Putin is not cold in the eyes, everyone knows it. What we know less, on the other hand, is that this behavior which intrigues, in many ways, NATO, does not take a source, only, of the imposing Russian military machine which is, for your governing, the second military power in the world (excluding nuclear) after the United States.
Vladimir Putin’s distrust of Westerners also derives from the fact that Russia remains, still, an economic power, even if it is no longer one of the first world, as in the time of the Soviet Union. In 2020, Russia occupied 11th in the world, economically speaking; Which is little.
This is why, moreover, Putin does not care about economic sanctions imposed by Westerners. Indeed, the more the latter tighten the vice on Moscow, the more the Russian bear goes up to the niche.
The proof: only a few hours after the decision of the United States and Europeans to freeze some $ 300 billion in Russian reserves held abroad, President Putin gives firm instructions so that Russian gas and oil, sold to hostile countries, are only resolved. That, you have to do it! For what ?
Because the purchase of oil in the mode is potentially done only through the Dollar King. Daring to take such a measure shows the envy that Putin fears only the United States and their allies. In addition, Putin’s initiative has given ideas to other countries that want to walk on its steps.
Indeed, Beijing and Riyadh are currently working on petroleum contracts denominated in Chinese currency to emancipate from the dollar, according to information from the Wall Street Journal. If this would come to happen, the movement could gain magnify such as the dollar will accuse a discount never recorded in the past.
Will the United States let themselves be done? Obviously not. They will be able to impose their desiratas on countries that dare to break the established order. And thereby, signify to Putin that it is not good to swim in water … ruble!
Chahir Chakroun
Tunis-Hebdo of 03/28/2022
