Category: Ukraine
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“Not one inch to the East”
“Did NATO promise Russia never to expand to the east? | DW News centers the discussion around Russian President Vladimir Putin’s allegation that Western leaders broke promises not to expand NATO towards Russia’s borders. During the Cold War, Europe was divided into two spheres of influence, with NATO in the west and the Warsaw Pact…
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America’s Economy
“Why JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Is Skeptical of an Economic Soft Landing | WSJ” YouTube video interview, Dimon expresses his concerns about the economic outlook, citing potential inflation, higher interest rates, and geopolitical tensions as significant threats. He is cautious about a soft landing and shares his thoughts on the infrastructure bill and Jerome Powell’s…
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Military Tech
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Russia’s Plans
General Richard Shirreff, a retired British military commander and former second-in-command at NATO, discusses his early warnings about Russian expansion and the potential threat it poses to European nations. He published a book in 2016 titled “War with Russia,” which depicted Russia invading the Baltics, and recounts the skepticism he faced when the book was…
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WAR
Peter Zeihan highlights ongoing negotiations between Saudi Arabia and Israel regarding normalization, with the younger generation of Saudi leaders showing less concern for the Palestinian cause. The outcome of these negotiations could have significant geopolitical implications, particularly if Saudi Arabia aligns with Israel. https://www.wsj.com/video/watch-israels-iron-dome-intercepts-wave-of-rockets-from-gaza/74ECAA16-8BE3-4285-B472-E31B9399972A.html
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Russia Celebrates High Oil Prices
https://ground.news/article/oil-prices-have-risen-thats-making-gas-more-expensive-for-us-drivers-and-helping-russias-war_94c1fa
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Elon’s All-in
He talks about the progress of the Starship and the challenges of building a rocket twice the size of Falcon 9. He addresses the controversy around Starlink and Ukraine, explaining the reasons behind not turning on Starlink in Crimea. Musk also shares his perspective on the Biden administration and social media platforms, emphasizing the need…
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Kamakazi drones, dolphins, other Ukrainian Naval Assets
The implications of Ukraine’s alleged strike on the Kerch Strait Bridge using modified kamikaze drones, as well as Russia’s suspension of the grain deal and subsequent attacks on Ukrainian grain storage and export facilities are all explored in depth. Also, the rejection of the grain deal has significant economic, strategic, and diplomatic implications for world…
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Russian Wheat Scare
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Turkey up to its eyeballs
Over the past two years, there has been a significant shift in the power balance, causing Turkey to reassess its relationships. This has led to improvements in relations with countries like Israel and a reevaluation of its stance towards Russia. Negotiations on the transfer of military technology and equipment, such as F-16s and drones, have…