Episode 724 • • 30:04 - 34:48
724: Nice Fabric
Geopolitics of Gas, Turkish Stream, Ukraine Debt Crisis
The geopolitical struggle over gas pipelines continues as Russia shifts focus from the blocked South Stream to the "Turkish Stream" to bypass Ukraine. Analysts suggest that Ukraine may be "traded" in diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and Russia, a fear seemingly confirmed by President Poroshenko's insistence that John Kerry briefed him on Moscow meetings. Additionally, Ukraine faces a looming 2016 deadline for a $3 billion bond payment to Russia.