Sanctions and Support

[Foggy]

I do believe the UN resolution makes it LESS likely that Putin will voluntarily pull out of Ukraine, but whatever. It's a nice, but misguided gesture.

Needs more cowbell teeth.

[raison de arizona]

In addition to Russia, Belarus, Syria, North Korea and Eritrea voted against it. Israel voted for it.

[Slim Cognito]

So Garland's going to mosey into action. I'm pumped.

Ha. I read that headline (and your response) in a crowded restaurant. Into a sudden silence I said (rather more loudly than I meant) “It’s about fucking time!” I startled mr520 and everyone around us, who looked to see who was being rude to a waitress. While they were doing that I read slim’s comment and guffawed.

Can’t take me anywhere

Come sit next to me.

[raison de arizona]

BREAKING: Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea Football Club and give proceeds to charity to benefit “all victims of the war in Ukraine”

I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC. As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the Club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.

The sale of the Club will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process. I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and Club. Moreover, I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine. This includes providing critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of victims, as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/ ... abramovich

[MN-Skeptic]

Great minds, ami right?

[raison de arizona]

Biden Expected to Ban Russian Ships From Entering U.S. Ports
Russian commercial ships account for less than 1% of cargo volumes to the U.S.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-expe ... 1646247671

Germans Seize Russian Billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s Mega-Yacht

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov was sanctioned by the European Union on Monday. Two days later, Forbes has learned from three sources in the yacht industry that one of his prized possessions—the 512-foot yacht Dilbar, valued at nearly $600 million—has been seized by German authorities in the northern city of Hamburg.

The ship has been in the Hamburg shipyards of German shipbuilding firm Blohm+Voss since late October for a refitting job. Sources who spoke to Forbes said that the German government froze the asset and that, likely as a result, Blohm+Voss employees who had been working on the yacht didn’t show up to work on Wednesday. Representatives for Blohm+Voss and Usmanov didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Usmanov purchased Dilbar in 2016 for a reported cost of $600 million from German shipbuilder Lürssen, which custom-built it for him over 52 months. The firm calls it "one of the most complex and challenging yachts ever built, in terms of both dimensions and technology." At 15,917 tons, it's the world's largest motor yacht by gross tonnage, and is typically manned by a crew of 96 people. Dilbar boasts the largest swimming pool ever installed on a yacht as well as two helicopter pads, a sauna, a beauty salon, and a gym. Its plush interiors have more than 1,000 sofa cushions and it can host up to 24 people in 12 suites.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/giacomotog ... cfb63c52dd

[AndyinPA]

In other news, Georgia is reportedly filing for EU membership.

MTG gonna be VERY confused

[Volkonski]

[Volkonski]

[Frater I*I]

MTG gonna be VERY confused

To be fair....that is her natural state....




I'll see myself out....

[Uninformed]

Russian oligarch's yacht seized in Germany

“A super-yacht priced at $600m (£445m) has been seized by German authorities from its Russian billionaire owner Alisher Usmanov, according to reports.
The 512ft (156m) vessel, named Dilbar, was seized in Hamburg, according to Forbes magazine.
Usmanov, a metal tycoon, is one of 25 prominent Russians who have been sanctioned by the EU over their ties to the Russian government.
Other Russian-owned yachts have been seen flocking to the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean that does not have an extradition treaty with the US.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-60582327

[neonzx]

[johnpcapitalist]

Other Russian-owned yachts have been seen flocking to the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean that does not have an extradition treaty with the US.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-60582327

I bet there will be some serious and very, very quiet diplomatic heat brought to bear on the Maldives to fix that over the next year or so. We've gotten extremely good at exerting pressure on other countries to get them to open up their financial systems in the wake of 9/11. So I would think it entirely possible that the Maldives might rethink their position as a haven outside the long arm of the US.

[Uninformed]

“France seizes yacht as part of sanctions”:
“French authorities have seized a yacht belonging to Igor Sechin, chief executive of the Russian state energy company Rosneft, as part of the European Union's sanctions over the Ukraine invasion.
Customs agents seized the vessel overnight after identifying Sechin as the majority shareholder of the company which owned it, the French finance ministry said.
The yacht had arrived in La Ciotat, Marseille, in January for repairs. But French authorities said it had been making "arrangements to sail urgently, without having completed the planned work" when it was inspected.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-60582327

[bill_g]

Biden Expected to Ban Russian Ships From Entering U.S. Ports
Russian commercial ships account for less than 1% of cargo volumes to the U.S.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-expe ... 1646247671

Germans Seize Russian Billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s Mega-Yacht

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov was sanctioned by the European Union on Monday. Two days later, Forbes has learned from three sources in the yacht industry that one of his prized possessions—the 512-foot yacht Dilbar, valued at nearly $600 million—has been seized by German authorities in the northern city of Hamburg.

The ship has been in the Hamburg shipyards of German shipbuilding firm Blohm+Voss since late October for a refitting job. Sources who spoke to Forbes said that the German government froze the asset and that, likely as a result, Blohm+Voss employees who had been working on the yacht didn’t show up to work on Wednesday. Representatives for Blohm+Voss and Usmanov didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Usmanov purchased Dilbar in 2016 for a reported cost of $600 million from German shipbuilder Lürssen, which custom-built it for him over 52 months. The firm calls it "one of the most complex and challenging yachts ever built, in terms of both dimensions and technology." At 15,917 tons, it's the world's largest motor yacht by gross tonnage, and is typically manned by a crew of 96 people. Dilbar boasts the largest swimming pool ever installed on a yacht as well as two helicopter pads, a sauna, a beauty salon, and a gym. Its plush interiors have more than 1,000 sofa cushions and it can host up to 24 people in 12 suites.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/giacomotog ... cfb63c52dd

Wadaminute - it takes 96 people to drive the damn thing, but can only carry 24 passengers? Did they include manicurists?

[raison de arizona]

Well, can't stop the oil flowing from Russia, of course.

GERMANY AGAINST RUSSIAN OIL BAN:

“I wouldn’t support an embargo on imports of fossil fuels from Russia,” German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Tuesday. “I would even speak out against it, because we would threaten the social peace in the republic with that" #OOTT #Ukraine

What is social peace in the republic? And how does that compare with the lives of the Ukrainian people? What is the equation here?

[Volkonski]

[Uninformed]

“Ukraine invasion: UK sanctions against some oligarchs may take weeks”:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60605462

“On Wednesday, Boris Johnson promised to publish a list of oligarchs with "ill-gotten Russian loot", but did not specify when this would happen.
The government's Economic Crime Bill will be debated in detail by MPs next week, with Labour saying it will help fast track the legislation.
Among other measures, it will force anonymous foreign owners of UK property to reveal their identities to prevent criminals hiding behind secretive shell companies.
But the measure will not come into effect for existing property owners for 18 months after it becomes law, which Labour says will give those targeted plenty of time to hide their assets.”

[Atticus Finch]

In addition to Russia, Belarus, Syria, North Korea and Eritrea voted against it. Israel voted for it.

Coalition of the Pariahs.

[Volkonski]

[Volkonski]

Reuters
@Reuters
·
33m
Canada to raise tariffs on Russian imports, send rocket launchers to Ukraine http://reut.rs/3tLqEkj

[Volkonski]

ABC News
@ABC
·
57m
"We're adding dozens of names to the list," Pres. Biden says, after DOJ announces task force to target Russian oligarchs' assets. "I'm banning travel to America by more than 50 Russian oligarchs, their families and their close associates." https://abcn.ws/3tpYRFO

[Chilidog]

Is Trump on the list yet?

[Notaperson]

Good.

[Volkonski]