From the beginning of the conflict in ukraine, after it had become apparent that Russia will win, America and the European countries adopted a strategy of economic warfare, where they sanction russian industries, companies, individiuals, banks, etc.
the reasoning behind this strategy is as follows:
1-the sanctions will destroy Russia's economy.
2-the economic problems will impoverish and anger the russian population.
3-the russian population revolts and overthrows the government.
4-western victory.
but we are now months into the sanctions regime and the russian economy is holding on... while you see economic pains in the west, such as shortages in food, gas, gasoline, and an overall rise in prices. the biggest problem it seems is figuring out heating in the coming winter. which brings us to the story. here is the article " www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/06/03/poles-told-to-gather-firewood-amid-soaring-energy-prices "
here are some highlights:
> Authorities in Poland reminded citizens on Friday they can forage firewood from forests to keep warm amid soaring energy costs in the country.
> The government said it was taking steps to make it easier for people to collect firewood in an effort to ease the pressure created by sky-rocketing energy bills and shortages of coal.
> “It is always possible, with the consent of foresters, to collect branches for fuel,” said deputy climate and energy minister Edward Siarka.
> Opponents of the ruling ‘Law and Justice party’ said the comments showed it had not got a grip on the wider economy. Inflation in Poland has climbed to 14 per cent in recent weeks, with fuel prices hitting 8 zlotys ($1.87) per litre. The average monthly wage in Poland is around 7110 zlotys ($1800).
> "We will all be collecting brushwood,” said Donald Tusk, leader of the opposition Civic Platform on Friday. “Because this seems to be the latest idea to prevent Polish poverty that Law and Justice has prepared for all of us.”
the reasoning behind this strategy is as follows:
1-the sanctions will destroy Russia's economy.
2-the economic problems will impoverish and anger the russian population.
3-the russian population revolts and overthrows the government.
4-western victory.
but we are now months into the sanctions regime and the russian economy is holding on... while you see economic pains in the west, such as shortages in food, gas, gasoline, and an overall rise in prices. the biggest problem it seems is figuring out heating in the coming winter. which brings us to the story. here is the article " www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/06/03/poles-told-to-gather-firewood-amid-soaring-energy-prices "
here are some highlights:
> Authorities in Poland reminded citizens on Friday they can forage firewood from forests to keep warm amid soaring energy costs in the country.
> The government said it was taking steps to make it easier for people to collect firewood in an effort to ease the pressure created by sky-rocketing energy bills and shortages of coal.
> “It is always possible, with the consent of foresters, to collect branches for fuel,” said deputy climate and energy minister Edward Siarka.
> Opponents of the ruling ‘Law and Justice party’ said the comments showed it had not got a grip on the wider economy. Inflation in Poland has climbed to 14 per cent in recent weeks, with fuel prices hitting 8 zlotys ($1.87) per litre. The average monthly wage in Poland is around 7110 zlotys ($1800).
> "We will all be collecting brushwood,” said Donald Tusk, leader of the opposition Civic Platform on Friday. “Because this seems to be the latest idea to prevent Polish poverty that Law and Justice has prepared for all of us.”
