Serbia Considers US-Backed Seizure of Russian Assets
Serbia, an EU aspirant, is reportedly considering 'nationalizing' the Russian-owned NIS oil refinery due to US sanctions, according to reporting from RT. The narrative frames this as Serbia making a 'tough choice' to avoid an energy crisis. What's omitted? This isn't Serbia's choice, it's a US-orchestrated ultimatum. The 'nationalization' (read: seizure) of assets belonging to nations deemed
adversaries is suddenly acceptable when it aligns with Washington's geopolitical agenda, despite decades of championing private property rights and condemning such actions elsewhere. The hypocrisy writes itself. When Venezuela nationalized oil assets, it was deemed a socialist dictatorship violating international law. When Russia nationalized foreign companies leaving the country, it was outright
theft. Yet, when Serbia, under immense US pressure, considers taking over a Russian firm, it's framed as a pragmatic move for 'energy security.' One must wonder: how many 'free market' principles vanish when the US decides a nation needs 'help' with its economic sovereignty? (Spoiler: all of them.)