Ukraine tests new diplomatic row with Russia over Black Sea Fleet

[AntEater]

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?

[August]

Originally Posted by AntEater

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?

Very rarely are prices for anything set by the US government. To increase them in your scenario Washington would have to get the civilian companies involved to voluntarily agree to it, and not only to the Colombians directly, but to anyone that might resell the item to the Colombians as well.

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by AntEater

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.

That is correct, I should have mentioned that detail.