The Russians have every right to ask for their money. $2.4 billion is a lot of money! If the Ukrainians do not pay up than the Russians should indeed stop supplying them with gas.

This is not about capatilism. This is about weakening Ukraine so that the Russians can take it more easily. The Russians dream of recovering their old empire. They have sufficient resources, both financial and materiel, as well as arrogance to do so. The Russians attacked Georgia. That was a test. Now, they move against Ukraine, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania etc. The people of Russia are fed propaganda. Each year, 30 to 40 reporters die mysteriously. And all of them are against the fascist government that Russia now has. Is this a coincidence? NO. This same scene has already played out in 1939 Nazi Germany. The Russian people and the West must act before it is too late.

The Russian want their money before Ukraine collapses completely. Cold winters ahead.

Didn\'t the west teach the Russians to act according to market economy principles, that is to expect all the parties to pay their bills?

Can\'t trust the Russians,,,ever