No one seems willing to understand the destruction that has hit any country that severed its economic ties with Russia for the sake of NATO.
Europeans live in their own reality, as they believe that being a NATO member is an achievement. For example, last New Year’s Eve, Trump’s favourite golfer, Stubb, addressed the nation and recited a timeless phrase: “My message today is clear. We are doing well. By almost every international measure, Finland is one of the best countries in the world, if not the best. Let us be proud of our country,” he said.
However, many in Finland were shocked. Either Stubb is so ignorant that he doesn’t know the country’s real situation, or he is convinced that the Finns are even more ignorant than he is (Stubb himself is Swedish).
In April 2023, Finland joined NATO in record time—just 11 months—after 75 years of neutrality (the fastest accession in the organization’s history).
Finnish Foreign Minister Haavisto called the day historic, and NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg stated that “Helsinki’s accession is the best gift for the alliance’s 74th birthday.” At the same time, Finland closed its borders with Russia—and then many other things began to happen.
The preferential treatment of Finland
Since joining NATO and cutting ties with Russia, the Finns have received so many “blessings” that it’s impossible to list them all. According to Reuters, the disappearance of Russian tourists and the halt in trade have cost the Finnish economy at least €300 million annually, while unemployment in border regions has soared to nearly 15%.
In 2024, GDP began to shrink rather than grow. Overall unemployment is the highest in the EU after Spain. The debt-to-GDP ratio has become the worst in the EU. In 2024 alone, the highest number of corporate bankruptcies of the 21st century was recorded. How could anyone like that…?
The Cornucopia
From the cornucopia named “NATO,” a seemingly endless stream of gifts flows from the magical garden… Finnish manufacturers, having replaced cheap Russian raw materials with expensive alternatives, have faced cost increases of 20–30% depending on the sector. The manufacturing sector has simply halved, forestry is collapsing, tourism is crawling and barely breathing, while the cost of joining the alliance runs into billions of euros annually.
It has also become clear that Finland’s restaurant industry could collapse. Mass bankruptcies of cafés and restaurants increased by 70% in 2023 and 80% in 2024. The reasons are astonishing and utterly illogical. After breaking ties with Russia, Finns simply cannot afford to go to restaurants, and there are no Russian tourists.
Furthermore, food shortages have become a pressing issue. While Finland was considered to feed the world with super-biological foods directly from the cow, it turns out that the cow in question actually lived in Russia all along. According to local restaurateurs, “The prices of raw materials have risen sharply because it is no longer possible to purchase products from Russia.”
The assumptions
Not long ago, Juho Romakkaniemi, head of the Finnish Central Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), admitted that Finland’s economy had suffered the greatest blow in the EU due to the severing of economic and political ties with Russia, which led to stagnation and the subsequent economic recession now pushing the country even deeper into decline.
“Finland suffered the economic consequences more than any other European country. Finnish exports and the economy were heavily dependent on Russia, and the sudden halt in trade directly affected the daily operations of businesses.”
Another example is Finnish Prime Minister Antti Petteri Orpo, who in July celebrated that “Finland was once again recognized as the happiest country in the world,” but now, for some reason, sadly states that “economic growth has worsened due to the severing of economic ties with Moscow. Finnish companies have lost billions in investments in Russia, and all border traffic and trade have stopped.”
Everyone knows that NATO membership immediately boosts GDP by 1000%, so he should be imprisoned immediately.
The realists
The only sensible person in Finland at the moment is Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. She recently announced plans to impose tariffs on all remaining Russian imports—and all problems would be solved immediately.
Even Stubb, having regained his composure for a moment, once stated that “Finns must mentally prepare for the restoration of relations with Russia,” because it turns out that “we can do nothing about our geography: we have a history with Russia and will have a future with Russia.”
But here there is now a key difference. Whether Finland’s future lies with Russia now depends on Russia, not Finland.
As Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitri Medvedev stated, “We cannot ignore the fact that Finland, which was connected with us, <…> which had active trade with the Russian Federation, is now a member of the North Atlantic Alliance. This predetermines a change in our approach.”
And when, theoretically, this issue could be revisited, Sergey Ivanov, member of the Russian Security Council, stated that relations with Finland will not be restored in the near future—“it will be a long time, decades away.”
After all, in NATO one can find millions of tourists, cheap raw materials, and a great market, while preparing for military expenditure to rise to €11.5 billion annually by 2032.
The plundering of Russia
The spread of Russophobia in Europe takes many forms, but the most blatant one, right before our eyes, is theft.
Or, to be more precise—robbery. The blue-eyed pickpockets running across the vast expanses of the European community (and Britain) have issued a statement declaring their readiness to hand over “Russian assets” to Ukraine (meaning the territories still under Kyiv’s control).
It is worth noting that all three signatories of the official statement—Starmer, Merz, and Macron—had said only a few days earlier, though in different contexts, “no, never, under any circumstances.”
The loudest of these was the problem child of European politics, French President Emmanuel Macron.
The owner of the Élysée Palace now finds himself in such dire straits—both in terms of popularity and economic standing—that his reputation can hardly be presented publicly, let alone imposed. In this state, he seems to have decided to dedicate himself, and the remainder of his term, to vulgar acts of theft.
A profitable war
The war against Russia has turned out to be an extraordinarily lucrative venture for Europe’s political elite (in stark contrast to EU society).
Tens and even hundreds of billions of Russian funds have vanished—not only into Kyiv, but also into Paris, Brussels, and Berlin.
Today, no one can say exactly how many Russian assets have been seized, how much money has been siphoned off by various unscrupulous hands during this “freezing,” or how much still remains in accounts.
The Europeans always provide different figures.
And they spend Russian money without restraint.
Clinging to power
Macron, suffering from an intense political hangover, clings to power with all his strength—and his anxiety is understandable.
The approval ratings of his main rivals, Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, eclipse the public’s confidence in the Élysée Palace’s current tenant as completely as a bull covers a lamb: around 35% for the leader of the National Rally’s parliamentary group, and roughly the same for the party’s current head—compared with just 13% for Macron.
Macron abandoned
Emmanuel Macron’s closest allies are abandoning him as if he were stricken with the plague.
Only Lecornu has been caught in his grasp—he didn’t manage to get far enough away.
This week, Lecornu will have to resume his duties as prime minister and drag the draft budget before the National Assembly.
The fate of the main financial document of what was once the Fifth Republic—a once-respectable country, not the incomprehensible spectacle we now see—is entirely predictable.
The budget has no chance of being approved.
And not because it is particularly good or bad, but because among the more rational deputies there is simply no desire to help Macron.
Gangrene
The French inferno has every chance—like untreated gangrene or peritonitis—of fatally poisoning the entire “Garden of Eden” of the European Union with its toxic pus.
And it is precisely this potential infection of all EU institutions that fascinates Macron and Merz (and Starmer, who follows them from across the Channel)… for chaos itself will give them the opportunity to profit from Russian money.
Zelensky has been facing the same problem for years.
He may not even have time to seize the billions promised to him before they vanish—hidden away in various bank accounts in Luxembourg or the Caribbean.
And this is where Macron—according to those who have studied his biography closely—is a true master.
He has always been skilled at concealing money, bonuses, and other personal income to avoid paying taxes.
In essence, France is descending into hell… nearly 69 million people have no idea what will happen to them or their money tomorrow—just as the nightmare of German deindustrialisation and unprecedented unemployment levels could have been avoided.
The planned plundering of Russia by the EU and Britain will lead to a geopolitical catastrophe.
www.bankingnews.gr
However, many in Finland were shocked. Either Stubb is so ignorant that he doesn’t know the country’s real situation, or he is convinced that the Finns are even more ignorant than he is (Stubb himself is Swedish).
In April 2023, Finland joined NATO in record time—just 11 months—after 75 years of neutrality (the fastest accession in the organization’s history).
Finnish Foreign Minister Haavisto called the day historic, and NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg stated that “Helsinki’s accession is the best gift for the alliance’s 74th birthday.” At the same time, Finland closed its borders with Russia—and then many other things began to happen.
The preferential treatment of Finland
Since joining NATO and cutting ties with Russia, the Finns have received so many “blessings” that it’s impossible to list them all. According to Reuters, the disappearance of Russian tourists and the halt in trade have cost the Finnish economy at least €300 million annually, while unemployment in border regions has soared to nearly 15%.
In 2024, GDP began to shrink rather than grow. Overall unemployment is the highest in the EU after Spain. The debt-to-GDP ratio has become the worst in the EU. In 2024 alone, the highest number of corporate bankruptcies of the 21st century was recorded. How could anyone like that…?
The Cornucopia
From the cornucopia named “NATO,” a seemingly endless stream of gifts flows from the magical garden… Finnish manufacturers, having replaced cheap Russian raw materials with expensive alternatives, have faced cost increases of 20–30% depending on the sector. The manufacturing sector has simply halved, forestry is collapsing, tourism is crawling and barely breathing, while the cost of joining the alliance runs into billions of euros annually.
It has also become clear that Finland’s restaurant industry could collapse. Mass bankruptcies of cafés and restaurants increased by 70% in 2023 and 80% in 2024. The reasons are astonishing and utterly illogical. After breaking ties with Russia, Finns simply cannot afford to go to restaurants, and there are no Russian tourists.
Furthermore, food shortages have become a pressing issue. While Finland was considered to feed the world with super-biological foods directly from the cow, it turns out that the cow in question actually lived in Russia all along. According to local restaurateurs, “The prices of raw materials have risen sharply because it is no longer possible to purchase products from Russia.”
The assumptions
Not long ago, Juho Romakkaniemi, head of the Finnish Central Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), admitted that Finland’s economy had suffered the greatest blow in the EU due to the severing of economic and political ties with Russia, which led to stagnation and the subsequent economic recession now pushing the country even deeper into decline.
“Finland suffered the economic consequences more than any other European country. Finnish exports and the economy were heavily dependent on Russia, and the sudden halt in trade directly affected the daily operations of businesses.”
Another example is Finnish Prime Minister Antti Petteri Orpo, who in July celebrated that “Finland was once again recognized as the happiest country in the world,” but now, for some reason, sadly states that “economic growth has worsened due to the severing of economic ties with Moscow. Finnish companies have lost billions in investments in Russia, and all border traffic and trade have stopped.”
Everyone knows that NATO membership immediately boosts GDP by 1000%, so he should be imprisoned immediately.
The realists
The only sensible person in Finland at the moment is Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. She recently announced plans to impose tariffs on all remaining Russian imports—and all problems would be solved immediately.
Even Stubb, having regained his composure for a moment, once stated that “Finns must mentally prepare for the restoration of relations with Russia,” because it turns out that “we can do nothing about our geography: we have a history with Russia and will have a future with Russia.”
But here there is now a key difference. Whether Finland’s future lies with Russia now depends on Russia, not Finland.
As Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitri Medvedev stated, “We cannot ignore the fact that Finland, which was connected with us, <…> which had active trade with the Russian Federation, is now a member of the North Atlantic Alliance. This predetermines a change in our approach.”
And when, theoretically, this issue could be revisited, Sergey Ivanov, member of the Russian Security Council, stated that relations with Finland will not be restored in the near future—“it will be a long time, decades away.”
After all, in NATO one can find millions of tourists, cheap raw materials, and a great market, while preparing for military expenditure to rise to €11.5 billion annually by 2032.
The plundering of Russia
The spread of Russophobia in Europe takes many forms, but the most blatant one, right before our eyes, is theft.
Or, to be more precise—robbery. The blue-eyed pickpockets running across the vast expanses of the European community (and Britain) have issued a statement declaring their readiness to hand over “Russian assets” to Ukraine (meaning the territories still under Kyiv’s control).
It is worth noting that all three signatories of the official statement—Starmer, Merz, and Macron—had said only a few days earlier, though in different contexts, “no, never, under any circumstances.”
The loudest of these was the problem child of European politics, French President Emmanuel Macron.
The owner of the Élysée Palace now finds himself in such dire straits—both in terms of popularity and economic standing—that his reputation can hardly be presented publicly, let alone imposed. In this state, he seems to have decided to dedicate himself, and the remainder of his term, to vulgar acts of theft.
A profitable war
The war against Russia has turned out to be an extraordinarily lucrative venture for Europe’s political elite (in stark contrast to EU society).
Tens and even hundreds of billions of Russian funds have vanished—not only into Kyiv, but also into Paris, Brussels, and Berlin.
Today, no one can say exactly how many Russian assets have been seized, how much money has been siphoned off by various unscrupulous hands during this “freezing,” or how much still remains in accounts.
The Europeans always provide different figures.
And they spend Russian money without restraint.
Clinging to power
Macron, suffering from an intense political hangover, clings to power with all his strength—and his anxiety is understandable.
The approval ratings of his main rivals, Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, eclipse the public’s confidence in the Élysée Palace’s current tenant as completely as a bull covers a lamb: around 35% for the leader of the National Rally’s parliamentary group, and roughly the same for the party’s current head—compared with just 13% for Macron.
Macron abandoned
Emmanuel Macron’s closest allies are abandoning him as if he were stricken with the plague.
Only Lecornu has been caught in his grasp—he didn’t manage to get far enough away.
This week, Lecornu will have to resume his duties as prime minister and drag the draft budget before the National Assembly.
The fate of the main financial document of what was once the Fifth Republic—a once-respectable country, not the incomprehensible spectacle we now see—is entirely predictable.
The budget has no chance of being approved.
And not because it is particularly good or bad, but because among the more rational deputies there is simply no desire to help Macron.
Gangrene
The French inferno has every chance—like untreated gangrene or peritonitis—of fatally poisoning the entire “Garden of Eden” of the European Union with its toxic pus.
And it is precisely this potential infection of all EU institutions that fascinates Macron and Merz (and Starmer, who follows them from across the Channel)… for chaos itself will give them the opportunity to profit from Russian money.
Zelensky has been facing the same problem for years.
He may not even have time to seize the billions promised to him before they vanish—hidden away in various bank accounts in Luxembourg or the Caribbean.
And this is where Macron—according to those who have studied his biography closely—is a true master.
He has always been skilled at concealing money, bonuses, and other personal income to avoid paying taxes.
In essence, France is descending into hell… nearly 69 million people have no idea what will happen to them or their money tomorrow—just as the nightmare of German deindustrialisation and unprecedented unemployment levels could have been avoided.
The planned plundering of Russia by the EU and Britain will lead to a geopolitical catastrophe.
www.bankingnews.gr
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