Originally posted by Philosopher
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EU foreign ministers extended sanctions on Russia today.
Here is what is telling.
In order to extend the sanctions, the vote has to be unanimous.
There was some fear that the new Greek government would veto it, but the fear proved to be unfounded.
One wonders whether the far left Greek base supports the sanctions on Russia, and if so, whether this is a surprise, perhaps even a betrayal, of the far left cause.
A Greek veto would have been powerful. With the Greek agricultural center in shambles (from Russian sanctions), one wonders why Greece did not act in its own interest to extend a hand to Russia.
Here is what is telling.
In order to extend the sanctions, the vote has to be unanimous.
There was some fear that the new Greek government would veto it, but the fear proved to be unfounded.
One wonders whether the far left Greek base supports the sanctions on Russia, and if so, whether this is a surprise, perhaps even a betrayal, of the far left cause.
A Greek veto would have been powerful. With the Greek agricultural center in shambles (from Russian sanctions), one wonders why Greece did not act in its own interest to extend a hand to Russia.
Interesting perspective, my guess is that the Greeks have done a backroom deal with the Russians, keeping in the good books with the EU and the money supply! Perhaps the halted sale of the Port of Piraeus to the Chinese will enable the Russians to get a foot in on a lease basis in exchange for other trade/commodities/funding?
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