Russian energy giant Gazprom has offered the Republic of Cyprus a plan in which the company will undertake the restructuring of the country’s banks in exchange for exploration rights for natural gas in Cyprus’’ exclusive economic zone, Cypriot TV Station Sigma reported.
According to the report, representatives of the Russian company submitted the proposal to the office of Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades on Sunday evening.
The proposal states that Gazprom will fund the restructuring of the country’s crippled financial institutions in exchange for substantial control over the country’s gas resources while Cyprus won’t need to take the harsh bailout package offered by the EU.
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Gazprom is a publicly traded company, however, the controlling stake is in the hands of the Russian government. Speculation continues that Russian businessmen and government officials, perhaps even Russian President Vladimir Putin, hold funds in Cyprus banks.
Thats a very clever move by the Russians, creates a nice sphere of influence in eastern med only 150 miles from Syrian coast. Wonder if the state dept will say anything.
ReplyDeleteWe are watching history unfold right before our very eyes.
ReplyDeleteWell who's money do you think the Government is stealing?
ReplyDeleteSmart move, Russia. If they pull it off, what a coup for them! The statists over there in the decrepit state of america must be freaking out. This is not what they planned!
ReplyDeleteHistory in the making, friends