One easy to see component that readily shows the state of a nation’s economy is the condition of its roads and overall logistic network, which is something one experiences as soon as the drive away from the airport or train station begins.
Would you be willing to do a piece some time in the future about russian energy production and exports? I onow that Russia has massive reserves, production, and exports, but I'dd like to see details and projections for a few decades out.
Some months ago I wrote an item related to Russia's future energy strategy that had recently been published that's in the archives. I'll have a look and add to my reply.
I translated an article written by Russia's MR. Energy, Alexander Novak a year ago, https://karlof1.substack.com/p/russias-fuel-and-energy-complex-today The journal it came from is Energy Policy. His latest article was published today, "Russian Fuel and Energy Complex – Reliability, Sustainability, Development," which makes for a good comparison. Since I'm rolling along with Trump's assertion that Russia's economy is in the crapper, I'll translate and publish it by Monday. There are more articles related to the Russian energy sector in the archive.
Yes, he specifically talked about the price of eggs and potatoes. He was in Australia if I'm not mistaken about a year ago, so even agricultural producers and exporters like Australia have had significant food inflation which the government blames on the supermarket duopoly, and otherwise attempts to gaslight the public on it's causes. I found Helmer's point a little strange.
You did? I didn't see that he was pushing much of a point at all but more simply being informative. Russia has economic woes. He outlined them, put them in context, elaborated somewhat. Made that point: that it has economy problems. Fair enough I thought.
It's always a good reason to get the maps out, the sat image of Yelizovo Airport is old as it only shows early stage construction. Ditto street view. I'm surprised that the Russians have allowed Google to drive around. Not so much in the PRC, good, kick the bums out.
Karlof,
Would you be willing to do a piece some time in the future about russian energy production and exports? I onow that Russia has massive reserves, production, and exports, but I'dd like to see details and projections for a few decades out.
Some months ago I wrote an item related to Russia's future energy strategy that had recently been published that's in the archives. I'll have a look and add to my reply.
I translated an article written by Russia's MR. Energy, Alexander Novak a year ago, https://karlof1.substack.com/p/russias-fuel-and-energy-complex-today The journal it came from is Energy Policy. His latest article was published today, "Russian Fuel and Energy Complex – Reliability, Sustainability, Development," which makes for a good comparison. Since I'm rolling along with Trump's assertion that Russia's economy is in the crapper, I'll translate and publish it by Monday. There are more articles related to the Russian energy sector in the archive.
So everything is alright, then? You had me worried: "..imploding economy.."
That's what Trump called it. I'm just going with the flow. Something massive would need to occur to derail Russia's economy.
I guess he didn't check in with the IMF, but that's just his usual bluster and misdirection, and if he's not careful he'll be as confused as old Joe.
I sincerely hope that is right.
Helmer recently had a piece that was worrying:
https://johnhelmer.net/cost-of-potatoes-cost-of-blood-when-inflation-is-lethal/print/
then we get his drone thing and the 10% loss of oil
and then the sanctions increasing the price of russian oil so china and india don't buy....
tell me not worry...
:)
Yes, he specifically talked about the price of eggs and potatoes. He was in Australia if I'm not mistaken about a year ago, so even agricultural producers and exporters like Australia have had significant food inflation which the government blames on the supermarket duopoly, and otherwise attempts to gaslight the public on it's causes. I found Helmer's point a little strange.
@ dornoch
You did? I didn't see that he was pushing much of a point at all but more simply being informative. Russia has economic woes. He outlined them, put them in context, elaborated somewhat. Made that point: that it has economy problems. Fair enough I thought.
It's always a good reason to get the maps out, the sat image of Yelizovo Airport is old as it only shows early stage construction. Ditto street view. I'm surprised that the Russians have allowed Google to drive around. Not so much in the PRC, good, kick the bums out.