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Well ,yes. If you look at it just that way, in terms of economy. But if selling NIS was the only way to gain strong Russian support for Kosovo (and a possible gas pipeline in the future), then you should look at it as a political deal (which it is).
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What, you mean Russia isn't going to support you out of the goodness of their hearts?
So much for Slavic brotherhood eh?
Russia cares about Russia. Kosovo was a useful political tool for them and nothing more. They are not interested in your dispute over Kosovo beyond what it gains them personally. If you want their support you will have to do what the rest of us do...
buy it.
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But then again, selling NIS at 5 times lower price than the market value is not good for the economy.
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Heh heh, ya think?
For what its worth, I think you guys could do it on your own, and that it would be worth it in the long run. But ultimately its up to you. Just like it was up to Venezuela and the Iraqis.
And it isn't like you would not be getting something out of it anyway. How badly do you want to stay on Russia's good side?
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At least we've secured an ally. Without the deal, we wouldn't have a single ally in the world.
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Then you better bend over and grab your ankles for Mother Russia.