George Soros exhibited at the Davos Forum. He is 91 years old. Photo: AFP
American billionaire George Soros warned the civilization “May not survive” He opposed the war in Ukraine, but thought that Europe could be in a “stronger position” than he thinks about Russian gas.
“Russian invasion (of Ukraine) It is the beginning of World War III and our civilization may not survive. “ In his supper speech, he said it was traditionally held in Davos (Switzerland) beside the World Economic Forum meeting.
“The best and only way to protect our civilization is to defeat Putin (Russian President Vladimir) as soon as possible,” claimed Hungarian-born American investor and philanthropist Soros.
Hungarian billionaires have blamed Putin on the Davos Forum. Photo: AFP
The European Union is struggling to agree on a new package of sanctions, primarily against Russia Because its member states are heavily dependent on Russian hydrocarbons For your energy supply.
“I think Putin is very smart and threatens Europe by threatening to shut off gas, but in fact his claim is not as strong as he pretends,” Solos said.
He claims that Russia deliberately caused a shortage and pushed up prices by storing gas instead of sending it to Europe last winter, but also filled tanks that “filled up by July.” did.
For Soros, the war in Ukraine has the potential to end the world. Photo: AFP
The Russian president “is at stake and has somehow terrorized Europe.” Currently, “it’s in a tense situation. It has to do something with this gas, and because there is a gas pipeline, the only place that can absorb it is Europe,” the billionaire claimed.
Mr Soros said he explained this in a letter to Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, but said he had not received a reply yet.
Soros at the Davos Forum. Photo: Bloomberg.
In addition, he specifically blamed former German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s policy for Europe’s continued “excessive” reliance on Russian hydrocarbons.
finally, Soros called Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping “two dictators.”
Soros property
Soros’ wealth is estimated as follows: $ 8.6 billion, According to Forbes magazine, he is ranked 162nd among the wealthiest people in the world and 56th in the United States in the ranking of millionaires.
Source: Clarin