Germany Fears Russia Could Shut Nord Stream 1 Within Weeks

"The European Union has this week accused Russia of planning "rogue moves" regarding
lowering natural gas flows to Europe, or in other words continuing to 'weaponize' its energy, to which the Kremlin has consistently responded with variations of 'our gas, our rules'. 

This after Moscow has reduced Nord Stream 1 gas flows by 40% last week while citing technical issues, leading to a four- to sixfold rise in market prices, based on German energy officials." ZeroHedge

Just 40 Per Cent of Europeans Still Support Russia Sanctions If They Mean Rising Prices

"While the vast majority of Europeans support sanctions against Russia over the invasion of
Ukraine, less than half support the sanctions if they directly lead to a rise in prices, which present experience suggests they are.

The Eurobarometer survey revealed that if sanctions against Russia were to increase the price of food and energy just 40 per cent of Europeans would support them and 60 per cent said they were not prepared to deal with the possible consequences of sanctions." Breitbart

 

China Calls for ‘Urgent’ Coal Production to Stave Off Blackouts

"The premier of China’s State Council, Li Keqiang, “urged” energy officials to ramp up coal production this week to stave off electricity blackouts across several Chinese provinces experiencing record power usage during a regional heatwave, the U.K.’s Guardian newspaper reported." Breitbart

Chile Copper Strike

"Workers for CODELCO, Chile’s state-run mining company and the largest copper producer
in the world, launched a nationwide strike to protest plans to shut down a foundry employing 350 people.....threatened to cost CODELCO $20 million a day and highlighted the volatility of the copper industry, which is vital to electric vehicle manufacture and thus a staple of a “green economy” promoted by leftist and communist governments including that of China, which is the number one importer of Chilean copper." Breitbart

Argentina: Angry Truckers Block Roads to Protest Fuel Shortages

"Argentine truck drivers’ unions called for a nationwide strike on Wednesday, causing miles-
long road closures and other transportation disruptions that threatened to jeopardize the country’s food supply during its peak harvest season, Reuters reported.

“Angry Argentine truck drivers blocked highways protesting shortages and rising prices for diesel fuel, just as the country’s crucial grains harvest requires transport amid surging inflation,” the news agency reported." Breitbart

 

Ukraine replenishes combat losses with convicts and women

"A large-scale hunt for conscripts is underway across Ukraine amid the military conflict with
Russia, a source within Kiev’s military has told RT Russian.

The military recruiters are now allowed to hand out draft notices to people not only at their place of residence, but also in the streets, restaurants, entertainment facilities and anywhere else." RT

 

Satellite Imagery Shows Construction Of US Military Facility In Pacific

"Satellite imagery revealed that the United States is constructing a new military facility
in the Pacific, possibly preparing an alternative landing site for its airforce should the military bases on Guam become inoperable.

Land-clearing activity has been spotted at Tinian International Airport in the Northern Mariana Islands, based on satellite images obtained by The War Zone on June 15." ZeroHedge