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In reply to the discussion: Putin says 'unfriendly countries' must buy Russian oil and gas in rubles. [View all]bluewater
(5,376 posts)17. The Illegal Iraq War? US Abrogating treaties? So, um yes.
Iraq war was illegal and breached UN charter, says Annan
The United Nations secretary general, Kofi Annan, declared explicitly for the first time last night that the US-led war on Iraq was illegal.
Mr Annan said that the invasion was not sanctioned by the UN security council or in accordance with the UN's founding charter. In an interview with the BBC World Service broadcast last night, he was asked outright if the war was illegal. He replied: "Yes, if you wish."
He then added unequivocally: "I have indicated it was not in conformity with the UN charter. From our point of view and from the charter point of view it was illegal."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/sep/16/iraq.iraq
The United Nations secretary general, Kofi Annan, declared explicitly for the first time last night that the US-led war on Iraq was illegal.
Mr Annan said that the invasion was not sanctioned by the UN security council or in accordance with the UN's founding charter. In an interview with the BBC World Service broadcast last night, he was asked outright if the war was illegal. He replied: "Yes, if you wish."
He then added unequivocally: "I have indicated it was not in conformity with the UN charter. From our point of view and from the charter point of view it was illegal."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/sep/16/iraq.iraq
United States withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (aka Iran Nuclear Agreement)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_withdrawal_from_the_Joint_Comprehensive_Plan_of_Action
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_withdrawal_from_the_Joint_Comprehensive_Plan_of_Action
US formally withdraws from Open Skies Treaty that bolstered European security
https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/22/politics/us-withdrawal-open-skies/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/22/politics/us-withdrawal-open-skies/index.html
U.S. Withdraws From Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/1924779/us-withdraws-from-intermediate-range-nuclear-forces-treaty/
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/1924779/us-withdraws-from-intermediate-range-nuclear-forces-treaty/
U.S. withdraws from international accords, says U.N. world court 'politicized'
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-diplomacy-treaty-idUSKCN1MD2CP
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-diplomacy-treaty-idUSKCN1MD2CP
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Putin says 'unfriendly countries' must buy Russian oil and gas in rubles. [View all]
bluewater
Mar 2022
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If anyone thinks the ruble will replace the dollar, they are in for a rude awakening.
Martin68
Mar 2022
#3
No one thinks that, they think the Yuan could very well be a competitor though.
bluewater
Mar 2022
#4
China's economy is going through some rough waters. I don't think anyone is bullish on the yuan
Martin68
Mar 2022
#5
"China... can do whatever they want regardless of the rule of law and international agreements"
bluewater
Mar 2022
#8
No they don't have a point. The international monetary system depends on the US as a trustworthy
Martin68
Mar 2022
#11
And that its related to the international monetary system how? Yes, the US has violated
Martin68
Mar 2022
#26
"the unprecedent scope and size of financial sanctions that the US has just invoked"
bluewater
Mar 2022
#27
I would suggest that the situation in Ukraine is an international emergency that requires
Martin68
Mar 2022
#29
All of that in post after post but the dollar is still the international standard.
brush
Mar 2022
#24
For the same reasons they started using dollars, the size and stability of their economy
bluewater
Mar 2022
#7
Will crap stained used toilet paper work, Vladdie? They are both worth about the same.
AZLD4Candidate
Mar 2022
#9
"US Treasury to allow Russia's $117 million bond payment to go through in dollars"
bluewater
Mar 2022
#20