“To stop Vladimir Putin’s war machine, we need to follow the money.” After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, it became abundantly clear that Putin’s war machine was funded by oil and gas sales to the world. SecondStreet.org created Defund Putin to show how Canada could help pull the plug on his military aggression by developing and exporting more of our oil and gas resources: Inside this documentary: The “Gas Station” Economy: Why nearly half of Russia’s budget comes from oil and gas, effectively making the country a “gas station” with an army. Underhanded Tactics: Evidence of Putin funding “phony” environmental groups in the West to block pipelines and fracking, ensuring the world stays dependent on Russian exports. Canada’s Missed Opportunity: Why Canada, despite having the world’s third-largest oil reserves, is held back by political red tape and a lack of pipeline infrastructure. A Global Solution: Expert analysis showing that by…​Read More