Australia has imposed over 1,800 sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, targeting individuals, entities, and vessels across finance, defence, and energy sectors.

such as

Export Bans: Prohibitions on supplying machinery, aluminium ores, bauxite, alumina, luxury goods, and commercial drones to Russia.

Import Bans: Total restrictions on importing Russian oil, refined petroleum, natural gas, coal, and gold.


Meanwhile Russian oil derivatives such as petrol and diesel power Australia today. Labor looks the other way. Stupidity or hypocrisy ?


...

Trump announces deal with Russia to supply 300,000 tons of diesel ‘immediately’

US President Donald Trump said Russia has agreed to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to the American and global markets “immediately”.

Trump said the deal happened after a “highly successful” discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump added that Russia would then deliver ⁠3 million tons ⁠of diesel fuel within a short period of time.

Another 500,000 tons of fuel would be supplied in November and 1 million tonnes thereafter.

The US economy has struggled to with high prices, partially due to global uncertainty about fuel supplies caused by the war in Iran.



https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/9/iran-war-live-iranian-media-reports-massive-explosions-in-hormuz-strait?update=5031830


Why should Australian be financial punished filling their vehicles or buying food ... while Americans are not.

End the pointless punishment Albo.

Quote:

Why should Australian be financial punished filling their vehicles or buying food ... while Americans are not.

What makes you think that is going to happen?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIFBaaPJUO0

Hung Uncut Black Muslim Jew wrote on Oct 10^th, 2026 at 6:07am:

Australia has imposed over 1,800 sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, targeting individuals, entities, and vessels across finance, defence, and energy sectors. such as Export Bans: Prohibitions on supplying machinery, aluminium ores, bauxite, alumina, luxury goods, and commercial drones to Russia. Import Bans: Total restrictions on importing Russian oil, refined petroleum, natural gas, coal, and gold. Meanwhile Russian oil derivatives such as petrol and diesel power Australia today. Labor looks the other way. Stupidity or hypocrisy ? ... Trump announces deal with Russia to supply 300,000 tons of diesel ‘immediately’ US President Donald Trump said Russia has agreed to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to the American and global markets “immediately”. Trump said the deal happened after a “highly successful” discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump added that Russia would then deliver ⁠3 million tons ⁠of diesel fuel within a short period of time. Another 500,000 tons of fuel would be supplied in November and 1 million tonnes thereafter. The US economy has struggled to with high prices, partially due to global uncertainty about fuel supplies caused by the war in Iran. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/9/iran-war-live-iranian-media-reports-massive-explosions-in-hormuz-strait?update=5031830 Why should Australian be financial punished filling their vehicles or buying food ... while Americans are not. End the pointless punishment Albo.

300,000 tonnes can be carried on 1 large crude/product carrying tanker ship.

How long do you think that would last?

About as good as Albos 1 days worth from Malaysia/Brunei.  ;D

I forget what it was that sparked the Ukraine/Russia conflict. But, I am sick of seeing it continue after 4 years. I almost feel like Ukraine should surrender to Russia, just to end the bloodshed. But that is an insult to all those that have died. Then again, it may be an insult to continue to die in a pointless war. I would love to see the reasoning for this conflict, so I don't label it 'pointless'.

We need Russia and Ukraine to work things out, as I figure there is a bigger threat at play.

UnSubRocky wrote on Oct 10^th, 2026 at 3:41pm:

I forget what it was that sparked the Ukraine/Russia conflict. But, I am sick of seeing it continue after 4 years. I almost feel like Ukraine should surrender to Russia, just to end the bloodshed. But that is an insult to all those that have died. Then again, it may be an insult to continue to die in a pointless war. I would love to see the reasoning for this conflict, so I don't label it 'pointless'. We need Russia and Ukraine to work things out, as I figure there is a bigger threat at play.

Russia invaded Ukraine, that's how it started. Russia needs to surrender or at least just go back home..

The reasoning is that countries fight back when invaded, simple.

Hung Uncut Black Muslim Jew wrote on Oct 10^th, 2026 at 6:07am:

Australia has imposed over 1,800 sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, targeting individuals, entities, and vessels across finance, defence, and energy sectors. such as Export Bans: Prohibitions on supplying machinery, aluminium ores, bauxite, alumina, luxury goods, and commercial drones to Russia. Import Bans: Total restrictions on importing Russian oil, refined petroleum, natural gas, coal, and gold. Meanwhile Russian oil derivatives such as petrol and diesel power Australia today. Labor looks the other way. Stupidity or hypocrisy ? ... Trump announces deal with Russia to supply 300,000 tons of diesel ‘immediately’ US President Donald Trump said Russia has agreed to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to the American and global markets “immediately”. Trump said the deal happened after a “highly successful” discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump added that Russia would then deliver ⁠3 million tons ⁠of diesel fuel within a short period of time. Another 500,000 tons of fuel would be supplied in November and 1 million tonnes thereafter. The US economy has struggled to with high prices, partially due to global uncertainty about fuel supplies caused by the war in Iran. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/9/iran-war-live-iranian-media-reports-massive-explosions-in-hormuz-strait?update=5031830 Why should Australian be financial punished filling their vehicles or buying food ... while Americans are not. End the pointless punishment Albo.

Russia can't even supply themselves with diesel, their farmers can't even harvest. More Putin and Trump Bullshite.

Quote:

"No Diesel Fuel": Russian Farmer Levels Complaints Against The Kremlin 20 16.07.2026, 14:01 19,274 We'll have to harvest the crop with sickles. Recently, more and more farmers have been taking to social media to report that their crops are being left in the fields because they are unable to refuel their farm equipment, according to “Dialog”. For example, in one of the published videos, a farmer shows a field of unharvested wheat and directly levels accusations at the Kremlin regime. “We used to live our lives—growing bread, feeding our children. And now what? There’s no diesel fuel to harvest this wheat. We might as well go out with sickles, like in the old days. But we have everything we need for bombs and missiles,” says the video’s author. https://charter97.org/en/news/2026/7/16/691304/

Fuel Shortages and Rising Prices Threaten Harvests in Russia

War before food: Russian farmers run low on fuel as military gets first pick

All Russian restrictions should be lifted. The day Russia moves out of Ukraine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLFe30Gpdh4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8KYzTlLP8E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ3h5aK7dVU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1K_7Qze7Fc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWeUAsHY_88

Why do the speak with Ukrainian accents and dressed for summer?  ;D

This video describes the military situation in Ukraine on the 9th of October 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyhJYmWN67A

tallowood wrote on Oct 10^th, 2026 at 8:03pm:

Why do the speak with Ukrainian accents and dressed for summer?  ;D

It was summer over there when the first videos were made, now it's Autumn, stolen Russian number plates too I suppose! ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRxofEmo3HA&list=RDGRxofEmo3HA
;D

Setanta wrote on Oct 10^th, 2026 at 8:12pm:

tallowood wrote on Oct 10th, 2026 at 8:03pm: Why do the speak with Ukrainian accents and dressed for summer?  ;D It was summer over there when the first videos were made, now it's Autumn, stolen Russian number plates too I suppose! ;D

Someone here said Ukraine is occupied by Russians,   ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_71DwbOZcE

Hung Uncut Black Muslim Jew wrote on Oct 10^th, 2026 at 6:56am:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIFBaaPJUO0

I think AI took your job.   ::)

Cu Chulainn wrote on Oct 10^th, 2026 at 6:21pm:

UnSubRocky wrote on Oct 10th, 2026 at 3:41pm: I forget what it was that sparked the Ukraine/Russia conflict. But, I am sick of seeing it continue after 4 years. I almost feel like Ukraine should surrender to Russia, just to end the bloodshed. But that is an insult to all those that have died. Then again, it may be an insult to continue to die in a pointless war. I would love to see the reasoning for this conflict, so I don't label it 'pointless'. We need Russia and Ukraine to work things out, as I figure there is a bigger threat at play. Russia invaded Ukraine, that's how it started. Russia needs to surrender or at least just go back home.. The reasoning is that countries fight back when invaded, simple.

Yeah, I know Russia invaded Ukraine. But why? Don't answer. I will look that up later. I want Ukraine to win. In fact, I want Russia to withdraw and prepare for a greater threat.

There is an area of Russia where easy invasion could occur from Europe. Taking Ukraine is key to close it with mountains.

Quick AI search :

Yes, you are referring to the North European Plain. Historically and geopolitically, this flat, open expanse of land has been the primary route for invasions into Russia from Europe.

Controlling Ukraine alters this strategic vulnerability:

The Geography Problem: The North European Plain

The North European Plain is a geographical corridor that stretches from France and Germany all the way to the Ural Mountains.
• The Funnel Effect: Near Poland, the plain is relatively narrow (a "chokepoint"). However, as it moves eastward toward Russia, it widens exponentially like a funnel. By the time it reaches the Russian border, it is a vast, open terrain with virtually no natural defensive barriers—such as large mountain ranges or deep rivers—to block an invading army.
• Historical Invasions: This "invasion highway" was used by the Poles in 1605, the Swedes in 1708, Napoleon in 1812, and Nazi Germany in 1941. Russia’s historic defense strategy has always relied on "strategic depth"—using its massive landmass to absorb, overextend, and exhaust an attacker.

Does taking Ukraine "close" it?

Taking Ukraine does not entirely close the North European Plain, but from the Kremlin's geopolitical perspective, it significantly reduces Russia’s exposure and restores its strategic depth

UnSubRocky wrote on Oct 11^th, 2026 at 3:25pm:

Cu Chulainn wrote on Oct 10th, 2026 at 6:21pm: UnSubRocky wrote on Oct 10th, 2026 at 3:41pm: I forget what it was that sparked the Ukraine/Russia conflict. But, I am sick of seeing it continue after 4 years. I almost feel like Ukraine should surrender to Russia, just to end the bloodshed. But that is an insult to all those that have died. Then again, it may be an insult to continue to die in a pointless war. I would love to see the reasoning for this conflict, so I don't label it 'pointless'. We need Russia and Ukraine to work things out, as I figure there is a bigger threat at play. Russia invaded Ukraine, that's how it started. Russia needs to surrender or at least just go back home.. The reasoning is that countries fight back when invaded, simple. Yeah, I know Russia invaded Ukraine. But why? Don't answer. I will look that up later. I want Ukraine to win. In fact, I want Russia to withdraw and prepare for a greater threat.

Back in 2014 CIA used Ukrainian Nazi to illegally and violently overthrow democratically elected Ukrainian government. People in Donetsk, Lugansk and Crimea had referendums to split from illegal Kiev government and Kievan regime started war against them.

There was Minsk agreement In 2015 to stop fighting and make Ukraine federation with Easter Ukraine having  wide autonomy but Kevan Nazi broke the agreement and started indiscriminate killing of civilians in the East. Russia as guarantor of the Minsk agreement was obligated to interfere, which she did in 2022.

I'm surprised ON and/or Nationals haven't jumped on this. Flooding Australia with cheap Russian diesel would be a vote winner in the Agriculture and Transport sectors. Vote winner with all voters under transport financial stress. Vote winners with those under inflationary pressure.

Libs are followers now. Can't expect them to be proactive.