Problem is, contrary to what most media reports, the russians would have every right to increase gas prices.
Ukraine still pays far below world market levels, a leftover from USSR days.
Now if Ukraine wants to be part of the west, why not charge it the same price?
An example, if lets say Columbia gets something very cheap from the US because Columbia is a US ally, and suddenly would embrace Chavez and ally itself with him, would the US not increase prices?
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