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Was Putin so denkt
Lassen wir ihn mal selber reden, aus seinem Brief an die EU:
Putin hat geschrieben:Right from day one of Ukraine’s existence as an independent state, Russia has supported the stability of the Ukrainian economy by supplying it with natural gas at cut-rate prices. In January 2009, with the participation of the then-premier Yulia Tymoshenko, a purchase-and-sale contract on supplying natural gas for the period of 2009-2019 was signed. The contract regulated questions concerning the delivery of and payment for the product, and it also provided guarantees for its uninterrupted transit through the territory of Ukraine. What is more, Russia has been fulfilling the contract according to the letter and spirit of the document. Incidentally, Ukrainian Minister of Fuel and Energy at that time was Yuriy Prodan, who today holds a similar post in Kiev’s government.
The total volume of natural gas delivered to Ukraine, as stipulated in the contract during the period of 2009-2014 (first quarter), stands at 147.2 billion cubic meters. Here, I would like to emphasize that the price formula that had been set down in the contract had NOT been altered since that moment. And Ukraine, right up till August 2013, made regular payments for the natural gas in accordance with that formula.However, the fact that after signing that contract, Russia granted Ukraine a whole string of unprecedented privileges and discounts on the price of natural gas, is quite another matter. This applies to the discount stemming from the 2010 Kharkiv Agreement, which was provided as advance payment for the future lease payments for the presence of the (Russian) Black Sea Fleet after 2017. This also refers to discounts on the prices for natural gas purchased by Ukraine’s chemical companies. This also concerns the discount granted in December 2013 for the duration of three months due to the critical state of Ukraine’s economy. Beginning with 2009, the total sum of these discounts stands at 17 billion US dollars. To this, we should add another 18.4 billion US dollars incurred by the Ukrainian side as a minimal take-or-pay fine.
Also, Russland hat die Ukraine immer mit Super-Preisen unterstützt, auch in der heissen Phase der Proteste. 17 Milliarden sind keine kleine Summe.
Putin hat geschrieben:In this manner, during the past four years, Russia has been subsidizing Ukraine’s economy by offering slashed natural gas prices worth 35.4 billion US dollars. In addition, in December 2013, Russia granted Ukraine a loan of 3 billion US dollars. These very significant sums were directed towards maintaining the stability and creditability of the Ukrainian economy and preservation of jobs. No other country provided such support except Russia.
In den letzten 4 Jahren waren das dann 35,4 Milliarden, plus einen Kredit von 3 Milliarden, um die ukrainische Wirtschaft zu stabilisieren. Kein anderes Land dieser Welt hat soviel für die Ukraine getan - Nicht war?
Putin hat geschrieben:
What about the European partners? Instead of offering Ukraine real support, there is talk about a declaration of intent. There are only promises that are not backed by any real actions. The European Union is using Ukraine’s economy as a source of raw foodstuffs, metal and mineral resources, and at the same time, as a market for selling its highly-processed ready-made commodities (machine engineering and chemicals), thereby creating a deficit in Ukraine’s trade balance amounting to more than 10 billion US dollars. This comes to almost two-thirds of Ukraine’s overall deficit for 2013.
Von Europa kamen leere Versprechungen, gehandelt wurde nicht. Europa interessiert sich für Rohstoffe. Maschinen und andere Produktionsgüter, die in der Ukraine hergestellt werden, sind in Europa nicht gefragt. Die wollen die Europäer an die Ukraine verkaufen, was zu einem Handelsbilanzdefizit führte. Bei einem Anschluss an die EU würde die Ukraine ganze Sektoren mit samt ihren Arbeitsplätzen verlieren.
Putin hat geschrieben:
To a large extent, the crisis in Ukraine’s economy has been precipitated by the unbalanced trade with the EU member states, and this, in turn has had a sharply negative impact on Ukraine’s fulfillment of its contractual obligations to pay for deliveries of natural gas supplied by Russia. Gazprom neither has intentions except for those stipulated in the 2009 contract nor plans to set any additional conditions. This also concerns the contractual price for natural gas, which is calculated in strict accordance with the agreed formula. However, Russia cannot and should not unilaterally bear the burden of supporting Ukraine’s economy by way of providing discounts and forgiving debts, and in fact, using these subsidies to cover Ukraine’s deficit in its trade with the EU member states.
Durch dieses Handelsbilanz-Defizit war die Ukraine nicht mehr in der Lage, das russische Gas zu bezahlen. Da geben sie schon große Rabatte, investieren in das Land, erlassen Schulden und werden noch nicht mal bezahlt.
putin hat geschrieben:Gas pipelines in Ukraine .
The debt of NAK Naftogaz Ukraine for delivered gas has been growing monthly this year. In November-December 2013 this debt stood at 1.451,5 billion US dollars; in February 2014 it increased by a further 260.3 million and in March by another 526.1 million US dollars. Here I would like to draw your attention to the fact that in March there was still a discount price applied, i.e., 268.5 US dollars per 1,000 cubic meters of gas. And even at that price, Ukraine did not pay a single dollar.
In such conditions, in accordance with Articles 5.15, 5.8 and 5.3 of the contract, Gazprom is compelled to switch over to advance payment for gas delivery, and in the event of further violation of the conditions of payment, will completely or partially cease gas deliveries. In other words, only the volume of natural gas will be delivered to Ukraine as was paid for one month in advance of delivery.
Die Schulden der Ukraine belaufen sich nun auf 1.451,5 Milliarden US-Dollar. Der Vertrag sieht vor, dass Gazprom bei Nichtbezahlung den Gashahn zudrehen kann. Welcher westliche Energiekonzern würde einen solchen Kunden noch beliefern?
Zahlung gegen Vorkasse ist da schon angemessen.
Putin hat geschrieben:
Undoubtedly, this is an extreme measure. We fully realize that this increases the risk of siphoning off natural gas passing through Ukraine’s territory and heading to European consumers. We also realize that this may make it difficult for Ukraine to accumulate sufficient gas reserves for use in the autumn and winter period. In order to guarantee uninterrupted transit, it will be necessary, in the nearest future, to supply 11.5 billion cubic meters of gas that will be pumped into Ukraine’s underground storage facilities, and this will require a payment of about 5 billion US dollars.
However, the fact that our European partners have unilaterally withdrawn from the concerted efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, and even from holding consultations with the Russian side, leaves Russia no alternative.
Da die Europäer Gespräche mit Russland und der Ukraine abgelehnt haben, sieht man sich zu solchen Maßnahmen gezwungen. Diese Gespräche hat ja schon Lavrov erwähnt...
Putin hat geschrieben:
There can be only one way out of the situation that has developed. We believe it is vital to hold, without delay, consultations at the level of ministers of economics, finances and energy in order to work out concerted actions to stabilize Ukraine’s economy and to ensure delivery and transit of Russian natural gas in accordance with the terms and conditions set down in the contract.We must lose no time in beginning to coordinate concrete steps. It is towards this end that we appeal to our European partners.
Und Putin bietet erneut Gespräche an, um die Wirtschaft der Ukraine zu stabilisieren und die Transitlieferungen nach Europa sicher zu stellen. Er mahnt zur Eile, aber sicher werden die Europäer wieder einen Teufel tun.
Putin hat geschrieben:
It goes without saying that Russia is prepared to participate in the effort to stabilize and restore Ukraine’s economy. However, not in a unilateral way, but on equal conditions with our European partners. It is also essential to take into account the actual investments, contributions and expenditures that Russia has shouldered by itself alone for such a long time in supporting Ukraine. As we see it, only such an approach would be fair and balanced, and only such an approach can lead to success.
Vladimir Putin
So, vielleicht ist dir jetzt klarer, wie Putin "denkt".
People who lie to others have merely hidden away the truth, but people who lie to themselves have forgotten where they put it.