Wednesday, April 2, 2014

"Kerry: Russia using energy as 'political weapon'"

RDR²*
From the Hill's E2 blog:
Secretary of State John Kerry said the U.S. and European Union are working to help Ukraine bring in natural gas from other countries to counter the squeeze from Russia.

Even as the U.S. and Russia are working to reach an agreement that would prevent further Russian military Intervention in Ukraine, Kerry painted the situation harshly.

Kerry blasted Russia's intervention and move to restrict Ukraine and Europe's energy supply during a meeting on Wednesday with the EU.On Tuesday, Russia's state-controlled energy company, Gazprom, increased the price of natural gas it charges Ukraine, adding urgency to U.S.-EU efforts.

"It really boils down to this: No nation should use energy to stymie a people's aspirations," Kerry said on Wednesday. "It should not be used as a weapon. And we can't allow it to be used as political weapon or as an instrument for aggression."...MORE
*last seen in "A New Investment Strategy: Preparing for End Times":
Teacher:  So y = r cubed over 3. And if you determine the rate of change in this curve correctly, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
[The class laughs except for Bart who appears confused.]
Teacher:  Don't you get it, Bart? 
Derivative dy = 3 r squared dr over 3, or r squared dr, or r dr r.
Har-dee-har-har.