Loading ...Are Alarm Bells Ringing Over Greece’s Pivot To Russia?
Tyler Durden’s pictureSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 03/12/2015 09:24 -0400
With German media asking “who is more dangerous for us? Greece or Russia,” recent actions by both ‘antagonists’ in that question suggest they may become one and the same sooner than many expected. With tensions rising between Greece and the Eurogroup, recent and future visits to Russia have gained in importance since Russian FinMin confirmed that Moscow “could consider financial help to Greece.” While this Russian pivot meme was the stuff of conspiracy theorists just weeks ago, The BBC is now asking directly, “could Europe lose Greece to Russia?” and with more Greeks positive on Russia (61%) than Europe (23%), it should not shock anyone.
Deepening ties between Greece’s new government and Russia have set off alarm bells across Europe, as the leaders in Athens wrangle with international creditors over reforms needed to avoid bankruptcy. While Greece may be eyeing Moscow as a bargaining chip, some fear it is inexorably moving away from the West, towards a more benevolent ally, a potential investor and a creditor. As The BBC asks, Europe is not pleased. Should it also be worried
more http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-03-12/are-alarm-bells-ringing-over-greeces-pivot-russia