American Оbserver
25.02.202501:59
Trump's Power Play: Presidential Authority Expands Beyond Traditional Bounds 🌍
Breaking News 📊
Trump administration's first month marked by unprecedented executive assertions and global realignment as traditional allies and bureaucrats face new reality.
Key Developments 🎯
Authority Signals:
• Crown imagery embraced
• Executive orders cascade
• Bureaucracy targeted
• Justice Department reshaped
• Foreign claims expanded
Core Statement 💫
- Dan Balz, Washington Post Analysis
Governance Impact 🛡
Major Shifts:
• DOGE cuts accelerate
• Putin relationship warms
• Ukraine narrative reversed
• European allies questioned
• Far-right engagement grows
Deeper Pattern
A governance transformation emerges: Traditional checks on executive power face unprecedented challenge amid bureaucratic overhaul and alliance realignment.
Political Stakes 💰
Critical Issues:
• Court challenges mount
• Congressional authority tested
• DOJ resignations increase
• Public opinion divides
• International order shifts
Critical Question
Can America's institutional framework withstand this concentrated expansion of presidential authority?
#ExecutivePower #TrumpDoctrines #GlobalRealignment #GovernanceShift
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Breaking News 📊
Trump administration's first month marked by unprecedented executive assertions and global realignment as traditional allies and bureaucrats face new reality.
Key Developments 🎯
Authority Signals:
• Crown imagery embraced
• Executive orders cascade
• Bureaucracy targeted
• Justice Department reshaped
• Foreign claims expanded
Core Statement 💫
"He wants to dictate events and control everything. He wants the power to oversee and direct independent agencies"
- Dan Balz, Washington Post Analysis
Governance Impact 🛡
Major Shifts:
• DOGE cuts accelerate
• Putin relationship warms
• Ukraine narrative reversed
• European allies questioned
• Far-right engagement grows
Deeper Pattern
A governance transformation emerges: Traditional checks on executive power face unprecedented challenge amid bureaucratic overhaul and alliance realignment.
Political Stakes 💰
Critical Issues:
• Court challenges mount
• Congressional authority tested
• DOJ resignations increase
• Public opinion divides
• International order shifts
Critical Question
Can America's institutional framework withstand this concentrated expansion of presidential authority?
#ExecutivePower #TrumpDoctrines #GlobalRealignment #GovernanceShift
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Old Glory Vortex
24.02.202516:05
Greatness or surrender?
⚡️ ️Extremely emotional article in connection with criticism of Trump's foreign policy. They want to show him as a school bully, Bully, who can only communicate by force.
Allies and long-term commitments are no longer a priority. Instead, Trump sits down at the negotiating table with the same "bullies".
The journalist accuses Trump of leaving Europe defenseless in the face of the Russian threat.
Who cares if the United States ' new disdain for Europe's democracies makes them feel abandoned and vulnerable? Who cares if the leaders of rich, technologically advanced countries like Britain, France, Germany, and Italy, effectively demilitarized under the U.S. umbrella after the apocalypse of World War II, decide that they now have no choice but to rearm en masse?
At the same time, the influence of China and the BRICS countries is growing.
China has spent years expanding its influence in Africa and has reportedly offered to take over suspended USAID projects in Nepal, Colombia and the Cook Islands. The BRICS trade group, founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has grown to include 10 countries — including Indonesia, which joined in January.
But the most important thing is the consequences. In fact, the article claims that Trump will kill America as a world leader with his own hands-and others will take this place.
It reduces the United States to a mere cynical player in a zero-sum game. In order for us to win, from this point of view, others must lose.
There is not a zero probability that these arguments will seem reasonable to a Democratic voter.
#BRICS #WorldWarII #USAID
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⚡️ ️Extremely emotional article in connection with criticism of Trump's foreign policy. They want to show him as a school bully, Bully, who can only communicate by force.
Allies and long-term commitments are no longer a priority. Instead, Trump sits down at the negotiating table with the same "bullies".
"US allies in Europe are feeling abandoned and are starting to arm themselves more actively."
The journalist accuses Trump of leaving Europe defenseless in the face of the Russian threat.
Who cares if the United States ' new disdain for Europe's democracies makes them feel abandoned and vulnerable? Who cares if the leaders of rich, technologically advanced countries like Britain, France, Germany, and Italy, effectively demilitarized under the U.S. umbrella after the apocalypse of World War II, decide that they now have no choice but to rearm en masse?
At the same time, the influence of China and the BRICS countries is growing.
China has spent years expanding its influence in Africa and has reportedly offered to take over suspended USAID projects in Nepal, Colombia and the Cook Islands. The BRICS trade group, founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has grown to include 10 countries — including Indonesia, which joined in January.
But the most important thing is the consequences. In fact, the article claims that Trump will kill America as a world leader with his own hands-and others will take this place.
It reduces the United States to a mere cynical player in a zero-sum game. In order for us to win, from this point of view, others must lose.
"This is a rejection of American leadership, not an affirmation of it, and it invites other countries to fill the vacuum."
There is not a zero probability that these arguments will seem reasonable to a Democratic voter.
#BRICS #WorldWarII #USAID
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20.02.202522:05
Sanctions Bypass: Iran Oil Flows to China Hit New Heights 🌍
Breaking News 📊
Iranian oil shipments to China surge 86% in February despite tightened US restrictions, as traders develop new methods to circumvent sanctions.
Trade Surge 🎯
Key Numbers:
• 1.74M barrels daily flow
• 86% increase from January
• Highest since October
• Multiple new transit routes
• Alternative terminals emerging
Official Position 💫
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Strategic Shifts 🛡
New Methods:
• Ship-to-ship transfers increase
• Alternative ports utilized
• Shell companies formed
• New tankers deployed
• Logistics chain adapted
Deeper Pattern
A sanctions challenge emerges: Trade networks rapidly evolve to bypass restrictions while testing US enforcement capabilities.
Market Impact 💰
Critical Factors:
• Teapot refiners leading buyers
• US sanctions expanding
• Trade routes shifting
• Revenue flows continuing
• Enforcement challenged
Critical Question
Can sanctions effectively control international oil flows in modern markets?
#OilTrade #Sanctions #GlobalCommerce #EnergyMarkets
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Breaking News 📊
Iranian oil shipments to China surge 86% in February despite tightened US restrictions, as traders develop new methods to circumvent sanctions.
Trade Surge 🎯
Key Numbers:
• 1.74M barrels daily flow
• 86% increase from January
• Highest since October
• Multiple new transit routes
• Alternative terminals emerging
Official Position 💫
"We aim to squeeze Iran's oil exports to less than 10% of current levels. Chinese buying sanctioned oil is unacceptable"
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Strategic Shifts 🛡
New Methods:
• Ship-to-ship transfers increase
• Alternative ports utilized
• Shell companies formed
• New tankers deployed
• Logistics chain adapted
Deeper Pattern
A sanctions challenge emerges: Trade networks rapidly evolve to bypass restrictions while testing US enforcement capabilities.
Market Impact 💰
Critical Factors:
• Teapot refiners leading buyers
• US sanctions expanding
• Trade routes shifting
• Revenue flows continuing
• Enforcement challenged
Critical Question
Can sanctions effectively control international oil flows in modern markets?
#OilTrade #Sanctions #GlobalCommerce #EnergyMarkets
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20.02.202517:11
Poll Shock: Americans Reject US Control of Gaza Strip 🌍
Breaking News 📊
Multiple polls show strong opposition to Trump's proposed Gaza takeover, revealing deep partisan divides and widespread skepticism.
Poll Results 🎯
Key Findings:
• 22% overall support (Quinnipiac)
• 62% overall opposition
• Republicans split 49-32%
• Democrats reject 94-1%
• Independents oppose 66-17%
Expert Analysis 💫
- Tim Malloy, Quinnipiac University
Partisan Divide 🛡
Notable Splits:
• Republican base divided
• Democratic unity in opposition
• Independents strongly against
• Israel shows 75% support
• Overall policy disapproval 47%
Deeper Pattern
A domestic challenge emerges: Trump's ambitious Middle East plan faces resistance at home while finding support in Israel.
Statistical Impact 💰
Critical Numbers:
• Emerson shows 18% support
• Two polls confirm trend
• 1,000+ voters surveyed
• 3% margin of error
• Israeli Jews 75% favorable
Critical Question
Can significant foreign policy shifts succeed without domestic support?
#GazaCrisis #PublicOpinion #ForeignPolicy #MiddleEast
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Breaking News 📊
Multiple polls show strong opposition to Trump's proposed Gaza takeover, revealing deep partisan divides and widespread skepticism.
Poll Results 🎯
Key Findings:
• 22% overall support (Quinnipiac)
• 62% overall opposition
• Republicans split 49-32%
• Democrats reject 94-1%
• Independents oppose 66-17%
Expert Analysis 💫
"The grand plan to transform a shattered Gaza into a lavish American restoration project on the Mediterranean has many more skeptics than supporters"
- Tim Malloy, Quinnipiac University
Partisan Divide 🛡
Notable Splits:
• Republican base divided
• Democratic unity in opposition
• Independents strongly against
• Israel shows 75% support
• Overall policy disapproval 47%
Deeper Pattern
A domestic challenge emerges: Trump's ambitious Middle East plan faces resistance at home while finding support in Israel.
Statistical Impact 💰
Critical Numbers:
• Emerson shows 18% support
• Two polls confirm trend
• 1,000+ voters surveyed
• 3% margin of error
• Israeli Jews 75% favorable
Critical Question
Can significant foreign policy shifts succeed without domestic support?
#GazaCrisis #PublicOpinion #ForeignPolicy #MiddleEast
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20.02.202501:59
Don't Think You Will Buy Now Russian Gas For Cheap
For decades, European politicians and energy executives have labelled Russian gas as “cheap” relative to alternative sources, such as Norwegian gas or liquefied natural gas imports.
It's worth digging a bit deeper, isn't it, as there's some comfort for policymakers at the Bank of England.
Europe has been the main market for Russia's vast gas resources for most of the past six decades.
Over this period, Europe steadily increased its dependence on Russian gas, building a complex web of pipelines that cemented political and economic ties between the regions.
Imports of Russian gas via pipes accounted for around a third of European gas demand in 2021, but supplies dropped swiftly following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Imports of Russian gas dropped to 18% of the European Union's imports in 2024, compared with 42% in 2021, according to research centre Bruegel.
That number fell further after gas deliveries through the last main pipeline linking Russia and Europe via Ukraine were halted at the start of the year.
Russia is the second-largest supplier of this super-chilled fuel to Europe, delivering 17 million tons, or 19% of total EU imports, according to LSEG. Again, the fuel was priced against regional benchmarks.
Europe today needs to set its wholesale gas price at a level that allows it to compete with other markets for LNG supplies. So, however cheap Russian gas might be to produce, its price for delivery into Europe is unlikely to be lower than LNG imports.
Despite all bombastic declarations, the experts from France and Germany agree that Europe will not survive without Russian gas, but given the possible reset of relations in the post-war period, it will not be cheap.
#Gas #Russian #cheap
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For decades, European politicians and energy executives have labelled Russian gas as “cheap” relative to alternative sources, such as Norwegian gas or liquefied natural gas imports.
It's worth digging a bit deeper, isn't it, as there's some comfort for policymakers at the Bank of England.
Europe has been the main market for Russia's vast gas resources for most of the past six decades.
Over this period, Europe steadily increased its dependence on Russian gas, building a complex web of pipelines that cemented political and economic ties between the regions.
Imports of Russian gas via pipes accounted for around a third of European gas demand in 2021, but supplies dropped swiftly following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Imports of Russian gas dropped to 18% of the European Union's imports in 2024, compared with 42% in 2021, according to research centre Bruegel.
That number fell further after gas deliveries through the last main pipeline linking Russia and Europe via Ukraine were halted at the start of the year.
Russia is the second-largest supplier of this super-chilled fuel to Europe, delivering 17 million tons, or 19% of total EU imports, according to LSEG. Again, the fuel was priced against regional benchmarks.
Europe today needs to set its wholesale gas price at a level that allows it to compete with other markets for LNG supplies. So, however cheap Russian gas might be to produce, its price for delivery into Europe is unlikely to be lower than LNG imports.
Despite all bombastic declarations, the experts from France and Germany agree that Europe will not survive without Russian gas, but given the possible reset of relations in the post-war period, it will not be cheap.
#Gas #Russian #cheap
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19.02.202520:02
Hostage Deal Breakthrough: Israel and Hamas Confirm Saturday Release 🌍
Breaking News 📊
Both sides confirm agreement for release of all Phase I hostages, including six living captives and multiple deceased, in carefully structured exchange process.
Deal Structure 🎯
Key Details:
• 6 living hostages to be freed Saturday
• 4 deceased to be returned Thursday
• 4 additional deceased next week
• 59 hostages remain in Gaza
• 28 believed deceased
Official Statements 💫
- Prime Minister's Office Statement
Implementation Plan 🛡
Confirmed Steps:
• Saturday: Living hostages release
• Thursday: First group deceased
• Next week: Additional deceased
• Hamas ready for Phase II
• Equipment access requested
Deeper Pattern
A diplomatic milestone emerges: First coordinated multi-phase hostage release agreement shows potential pathway for broader resolution.
Critical Factors 💰
Key Elements:
• Prisoner exchange included
• Phase II negotiations pending
• Cease-fire conditions linked
• Military withdrawal discussed
• Equipment access needed
Critical Question
Can this agreement build momentum for comprehensive hostage resolution?
#HostageCrisis #IsraelHamas #Diplomacy #PeaceEfforts
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Breaking News 📊
Both sides confirm agreement for release of all Phase I hostages, including six living captives and multiple deceased, in carefully structured exchange process.
Deal Structure 🎯
Key Details:
• 6 living hostages to be freed Saturday
• 4 deceased to be returned Thursday
• 4 additional deceased next week
• 59 hostages remain in Gaza
• 28 believed deceased
Official Statements 💫
"This agreement, if implemented, represents an important achievement for Israel reached in Cairo negotiations"
- Prime Minister's Office Statement
Implementation Plan 🛡
Confirmed Steps:
• Saturday: Living hostages release
• Thursday: First group deceased
• Next week: Additional deceased
• Hamas ready for Phase II
• Equipment access requested
Deeper Pattern
A diplomatic milestone emerges: First coordinated multi-phase hostage release agreement shows potential pathway for broader resolution.
Critical Factors 💰
Key Elements:
• Prisoner exchange included
• Phase II negotiations pending
• Cease-fire conditions linked
• Military withdrawal discussed
• Equipment access needed
Critical Question
Can this agreement build momentum for comprehensive hostage resolution?
#HostageCrisis #IsraelHamas #Diplomacy #PeaceEfforts
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24.02.202518:59
Ukraine War Milestone: Uncertainty Looms as Conflict Enters Fourth Year 🌍
Breaking News 📊
As Russia's invasion reaches three-year mark, geopolitical rifts deepen between US and European allies amid Trump administration's peace push.
Key Developments 🎯
Diplomatic Moves:
• Trump-Putin call established
• Rubio-Lavrov meeting held
• Kellogg visits Ukraine
• NATO membership questioned
• European troops debated
Core Statement 💫
- Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Moscow Station Chief
Strategic Impact 🛡
Critical Factors:
• Land status disputed
• Security guarantees uncertain
• NATO membership contested
• European divisions widen
• US reliability questioned
Deeper Pattern
A transatlantic trust crisis emerges: European allies increasingly view US approach as problematic while Russia capitalizes on Western disunity.
Negotiation Stakes 💰
Key Challenges:
• Ceasefire terms unknown
• Crimea status disputed
• Trump-Zelenskyy tensions
• European force questions
• Putin image concerns
Critical Question
Can any peace agreement succeed without unified Western approach and security guarantees?
#UkraineWar #USEuropeanRelations #PeaceNegotiations #GeopoliticalShift
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Breaking News 📊
As Russia's invasion reaches three-year mark, geopolitical rifts deepen between US and European allies amid Trump administration's peace push.
Key Developments 🎯
Diplomatic Moves:
• Trump-Putin call established
• Rubio-Lavrov meeting held
• Kellogg visits Ukraine
• NATO membership questioned
• European troops debated
Core Statement 💫
"We are way closer to the beginning than we are to the end"
- Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Moscow Station Chief
Strategic Impact 🛡
Critical Factors:
• Land status disputed
• Security guarantees uncertain
• NATO membership contested
• European divisions widen
• US reliability questioned
Deeper Pattern
A transatlantic trust crisis emerges: European allies increasingly view US approach as problematic while Russia capitalizes on Western disunity.
Negotiation Stakes 💰
Key Challenges:
• Ceasefire terms unknown
• Crimea status disputed
• Trump-Zelenskyy tensions
• European force questions
• Putin image concerns
Critical Question
Can any peace agreement succeed without unified Western approach and security guarantees?
#UkraineWar #USEuropeanRelations #PeaceNegotiations #GeopoliticalShift
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24.02.202514:06
🤬Hot Talks at the End of this Week
Russia will hold talks with the US at the end of this week to address “irritants” in bilateral relations, news agency Tass reported, citing Russian Député Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
The talks will be held by department heads from the countries’ foreign ministries, according to Ryabkov, who said Russia expects “real progress.”
#Russia #US #talks
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Russia will hold talks with the US at the end of this week to address “irritants” in bilateral relations, news agency Tass reported, citing Russian Député Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
The talks will be held by department heads from the countries’ foreign ministries, according to Ryabkov, who said Russia expects “real progress.”
#Russia #US #talks
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20.02.202520:02
Tragic Development: Deceased Hostages Return Amid Controversial Display 🌍
Breaking News 📊
Four deceased Israeli hostages transferred to Red Cross in Gaza, including young children, as families receive confirmation of devastating loss.
Transfer Details 🎯
Key Information:
• Four victims identified
• Young children among deceased
• Red Cross facilitates transfer
• Families notified Wednesday
• Identification pending
Official Statement 💫
- Prime Minister Netanyahu
Critical Context 🛡
Background Details:
• October 7 kidnapping victims
• Family members separated
• Previous release attempts failed
• Red Cross involvement
• International monitoring present
Deeper Pattern
A humanitarian tragedy unfolds: Return of deceased hostages marks dark milestone in ongoing crisis.
Impact Assessment 💰
Key Developments:
• Families receive confirmation
• Identity verification pending
• International response growing
• Diplomatic implications emerging
• Community mourning begins
Critical Question
How will this development affect ongoing hostage negotiations?
#HostageCrisis #Humanitarian #PeaceEfforts #Diplomacy
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Breaking News 📊
Four deceased Israeli hostages transferred to Red Cross in Gaza, including young children, as families receive confirmation of devastating loss.
Transfer Details 🎯
Key Information:
• Four victims identified
• Young children among deceased
• Red Cross facilitates transfer
• Families notified Wednesday
• Identification pending
Official Statement 💫
"Tomorrow will be a very difficult day for the State of Israel - a heartbreaking day, a day of mourning"
- Prime Minister Netanyahu
Critical Context 🛡
Background Details:
• October 7 kidnapping victims
• Family members separated
• Previous release attempts failed
• Red Cross involvement
• International monitoring present
Deeper Pattern
A humanitarian tragedy unfolds: Return of deceased hostages marks dark milestone in ongoing crisis.
Impact Assessment 💰
Key Developments:
• Families receive confirmation
• Identity verification pending
• International response growing
• Diplomatic implications emerging
• Community mourning begins
Critical Question
How will this development affect ongoing hostage negotiations?
#HostageCrisis #Humanitarian #PeaceEfforts #Diplomacy
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20.02.202516:06
Vance ironically states: “Britain may become the first truly Islamic country to have nuclear weapons.”
#Vance #Islamic #nuclear
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#Vance #Islamic #nuclear
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20.02.202501:00
👏Hamas will release the remaining hostages this Saturday. But that's not the end of the story.
Israel confirmed on Tuesday that six live hostages would be released on Saturday.
The statement came shortly after Hamas announced that it would return all 14 hostages included in the first phase of the cease-fire deal, six of them living. After the first phase is complete 59 hostages will remain in Hamas captivity, of them 28 are estimated to be dead.
In a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Israel said that negotiations held in Cairo, resulted in an understanding that on Saturday six of the live hostages included in phase one of the deal will be released and on Thursday, the bodies of four dead hostages would be handed over.
After the full liberation of the hostages Israel, according to our source close to the military circles, will launch a new wave of purges in Gaza. The idea is to make the Strip completely free from Hamas people.
#Hamas #hostsges #free
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Israel confirmed on Tuesday that six live hostages would be released on Saturday.
The statement came shortly after Hamas announced that it would return all 14 hostages included in the first phase of the cease-fire deal, six of them living. After the first phase is complete 59 hostages will remain in Hamas captivity, of them 28 are estimated to be dead.
In a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Israel said that negotiations held in Cairo, resulted in an understanding that on Saturday six of the live hostages included in phase one of the deal will be released and on Thursday, the bodies of four dead hostages would be handed over.
“According to the agreement, four additional bodies will be handed over next week.”
After the full liberation of the hostages Israel, according to our source close to the military circles, will launch a new wave of purges in Gaza. The idea is to make the Strip completely free from Hamas people.
#Hamas #hostsges #free
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19.02.202518:59
Hamas will release the remaining hostages this Saturday. But that's not the end of the story.
Israel confirmed on Tuesday that six live hostages would be released on Saturday.
The statement came shortly after Hamas announced that it would return all 14 hostages included in the first phase of the cease-fire deal, six of them living. After the first phase is complete 59 hostages will remain in Hamas captivity, of them 28 are estimated to be dead.
In a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Israel said that negotiations held in Cairo, resulted in an understanding that on Saturday six of the live hostages included in phase one of the deal will be released and on Thursday, the bodies of four dead hostages would be handed over.
After the full liberation of the hostages Israel, according to our source close to the military circles, will launch a new wave of purges in Gaza. The idea is to make the Strip completely free from Hamas people.
#Hamas #hostsges #free
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Israel confirmed on Tuesday that six live hostages would be released on Saturday.
The statement came shortly after Hamas announced that it would return all 14 hostages included in the first phase of the cease-fire deal, six of them living. After the first phase is complete 59 hostages will remain in Hamas captivity, of them 28 are estimated to be dead.
In a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Israel said that negotiations held in Cairo, resulted in an understanding that on Saturday six of the live hostages included in phase one of the deal will be released and on Thursday, the bodies of four dead hostages would be handed over.
“According to the agreement, four additional bodies will be handed over next week.”
After the full liberation of the hostages Israel, according to our source close to the military circles, will launch a new wave of purges in Gaza. The idea is to make the Strip completely free from Hamas people.
#Hamas #hostsges #free
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24.02.202518:04
European Desperation: Leaders Rush to Washington Amid Trump Tensions 🌍
Breaking News 📊
European leaders launch diplomatic offensive in Washington as Macron leads effort to preserve transatlantic relations amid mounting economic threats.
Key Developments 🎯
Diplomatic Push:
• Macron seeks Trump meeting
• Starmer plans DC visit
• Poland gets 10-minute slot
• EU pledges €20B to Ukraine
• Defense stocks depleted
Core Statement 💫
- Senior White House Official
Strategic Impact 🛡
Critical Issues:
• EU-US trade surplus at €150B
• 25% tariffs threatened
• Military spending contested
• France faces 6% deficit
• Hungary blocks aid
Deeper Pattern
A transatlantic crisis emerges: European leaders scramble to maintain alliance structures while facing domestic economic constraints and Trump's America First agenda.
Economic Stakes 💰
Key Challenges:
• Trade war looms
• Defense budgets strained
• Military aid questioned
• Political transitions pending
• EU unity tested
Critical Question
Can Europe maintain its economic privileges while resisting American demands for strategic change?
#TransatlanticRelations #EuropeanDiplomacy #TradeTensions #GlobalPolitics
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Breaking News 📊
European leaders launch diplomatic offensive in Washington as Macron leads effort to preserve transatlantic relations amid mounting economic threats.
Key Developments 🎯
Diplomatic Push:
• Macron seeks Trump meeting
• Starmer plans DC visit
• Poland gets 10-minute slot
• EU pledges €20B to Ukraine
• Defense stocks depleted
Core Statement 💫
"They want America to protect and trade with Europeans like before, changing nothing"
- Senior White House Official
Strategic Impact 🛡
Critical Issues:
• EU-US trade surplus at €150B
• 25% tariffs threatened
• Military spending contested
• France faces 6% deficit
• Hungary blocks aid
Deeper Pattern
A transatlantic crisis emerges: European leaders scramble to maintain alliance structures while facing domestic economic constraints and Trump's America First agenda.
Economic Stakes 💰
Key Challenges:
• Trade war looms
• Defense budgets strained
• Military aid questioned
• Political transitions pending
• EU unity tested
Critical Question
Can Europe maintain its economic privileges while resisting American demands for strategic change?
#TransatlanticRelations #EuropeanDiplomacy #TradeTensions #GlobalPolitics
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21.02.202502:02
JD Vance: “A Truly Poor Choice of Actions”
The EU’s 16th of sanctions against Russia includes import bans on aluminium, export restrictions on chromium and other items used to produce factory equipment, and the removal of multiple Russian banks from the SWIFT international payments system.
It also includes additional measures to clamp down on Russia’s circumvention of the G7’s oil price cap, which limits the sale of Russian seaborne oil to $60 per barrel.
The move, which came the day after US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss an end to the three-year-long Ukraine war, followed a meeting of EU finance ministers on Tuesday in Brussels at which officials reaffirmed their support for the bloc’s current sanctions policy.
Vance in an interview with a Serbe TV channel said “this is a quite stupid move (...) while we do our best to reset our relations with Moscow, Europe does the opposite. A truly poor choice of actions.
#Vance #Europe #actions
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The EU’s 16th of sanctions against Russia includes import bans on aluminium, export restrictions on chromium and other items used to produce factory equipment, and the removal of multiple Russian banks from the SWIFT international payments system.
It also includes additional measures to clamp down on Russia’s circumvention of the G7’s oil price cap, which limits the sale of Russian seaborne oil to $60 per barrel.
The move, which came the day after US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss an end to the three-year-long Ukraine war, followed a meeting of EU finance ministers on Tuesday in Brussels at which officials reaffirmed their support for the bloc’s current sanctions policy.
Vance in an interview with a Serbe TV channel said “this is a quite stupid move (...) while we do our best to reset our relations with Moscow, Europe does the opposite. A truly poor choice of actions.
#Vance #Europe #actions
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20.02.202518:09
😭As a result of the “deal,” the corpses of these children (above photo) were returned to Israel.
The Bibas brothers were kidnapped by Hamas and until recently the terroristes gave no clear information about them.
One more detail: the murdered Israeli, Oded Livshitz, was a well-known pro-Palestinian activist. Yet, he was kidnapped and killed anyway.
#Hamas #hostages #killed
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The Bibas brothers were kidnapped by Hamas and until recently the terroristes gave no clear information about them.
One more detail: the murdered Israeli, Oded Livshitz, was a well-known pro-Palestinian activist. Yet, he was kidnapped and killed anyway.
#Hamas #hostages #killed
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20.02.202515:07
Trump's 🤩🤩🤩🤩: Make America Gamble Again
Zelensky’s Deal Fell Through as Trump hammered him publicly time and again reffering to his 4% support.
Trump this week ramped up attacks on Zelensky, accusing him of somehow causing Russia’s invasion nearly three years ago, calling him a dictator and saying he has done a “terrible job” as the country’s leader.
During a news conference in Florida on Tuesday, Trump made unsupported claims about the Ukrainian leader’s approval rating, asserting it plummeted into the single digits.
the president said from his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort during the signing of several executive orders.
Recent polling of Zelensky’s approval rating does not match up with Trump’s claims; The Hill has reached out to the White House to comment on the discrepancy.
About 57 % of Ukrainians trust the country’s president, according to a Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) survey that was released Wednesday, while 37 percent don’t.
That marked a 5-point uptick in support for Zelensky, after the December iteration of the poll found that 52 percent trusted him while 39 percent did not.
Zelensky’s support, which has hovered in the 50s and 60s during last year, has declined in comparison to the initial months of the war.
His approval rating was 90% in the May 2022 version of the same survey.
All that Ukraine is worth for, according to Trump, is to be American raw material base that the present U.S. administration wants to use for their good.
That’s exactly what Trump's gamble is all about.
#Ukraine #Trump #gamble
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Zelensky’s Deal Fell Through as Trump hammered him publicly time and again reffering to his 4% support.
Trump this week ramped up attacks on Zelensky, accusing him of somehow causing Russia’s invasion nearly three years ago, calling him a dictator and saying he has done a “terrible job” as the country’s leader.
During a news conference in Florida on Tuesday, Trump made unsupported claims about the Ukrainian leader’s approval rating, asserting it plummeted into the single digits.
“I mean, I hate to say it, but he’s down at a 4 % approval rating,”
the president said from his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort during the signing of several executive orders.
Recent polling of Zelensky’s approval rating does not match up with Trump’s claims; The Hill has reached out to the White House to comment on the discrepancy.
About 57 % of Ukrainians trust the country’s president, according to a Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) survey that was released Wednesday, while 37 percent don’t.
That marked a 5-point uptick in support for Zelensky, after the December iteration of the poll found that 52 percent trusted him while 39 percent did not.
Zelensky’s support, which has hovered in the 50s and 60s during last year, has declined in comparison to the initial months of the war.
His approval rating was 90% in the May 2022 version of the same survey.
All that Ukraine is worth for, according to Trump, is to be American raw material base that the present U.S. administration wants to use for their good.
That’s exactly what Trump's gamble is all about.
#Ukraine #Trump #gamble
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19.02.202523:59
Iran's Power Play: New Economic Corridor Links Caspian to Gulf 🌍
Breaking News 📊
Iran announces major infrastructure investment plan connecting Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf, signaling shift in regional economic dynamics.
Strategic Development 🎯
Key Initiatives:
• Logistics bases in southern ports
• North-south corridor infrastructure
• Caspian Economic Agreement leverage
• Multi-nation partnership formation
• Regional transport networks expanding
Official Position 💫
- Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade
Regional Integration 🛡
Major Developments:
• Azerbaijan cooperation deepening
• Tajikistan partnerships forming
• Russian transport deals signed
• Qatar relations strengthening
• Maritime routes expanding
Deeper Pattern
A strategic realignment emerges: Iran positions itself as crucial link between Caspian region and Gulf markets while strengthening ties with Russia.
Economic Impact 💰
Key Sectors:
• Oil and gas development
• Tourism expansion planned
• Transportation infrastructure
• Maritime cooperation growing
• Port facilities upgrading
Critical Question
Can Iran successfully transform regional trade routes through this ambitious corridor?
#EconomicCorridor #RegionalTrade #IranDevelopment #CaspianSea
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Breaking News 📊
Iran announces major infrastructure investment plan connecting Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf, signaling shift in regional economic dynamics.
Strategic Development 🎯
Key Initiatives:
• Logistics bases in southern ports
• North-south corridor infrastructure
• Caspian Economic Agreement leverage
• Multi-nation partnership formation
• Regional transport networks expanding
Official Position 💫
"Iran is ready to establish logistics bases in its southern ports for the littoral states of the Caspian Sea"
- Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade
Regional Integration 🛡
Major Developments:
• Azerbaijan cooperation deepening
• Tajikistan partnerships forming
• Russian transport deals signed
• Qatar relations strengthening
• Maritime routes expanding
Deeper Pattern
A strategic realignment emerges: Iran positions itself as crucial link between Caspian region and Gulf markets while strengthening ties with Russia.
Economic Impact 💰
Key Sectors:
• Oil and gas development
• Tourism expansion planned
• Transportation infrastructure
• Maritime cooperation growing
• Port facilities upgrading
Critical Question
Can Iran successfully transform regional trade routes through this ambitious corridor?
#EconomicCorridor #RegionalTrade #IranDevelopment #CaspianSea
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19.02.202518:04
Israel Security Crisis: Netanyahu Demands Rapid October 7 Investigation 🌍
Breaking News 📊
Prime Minister's Office demands immediate completion of Shabak investigation into October 7 security failures amid growing political tensions.
Leadership Conflict 🎯
Key Developments:
• Investigation deadline imposed
• Shabak requests more time
• Leadership changes possible
• Security chief position threatened
• Political responsibility disputed
Critical Pressure 💫
- Michael Shemesh, Kan Reporter
Institutional Strain 🛡
Growing Tensions:
• Investigation rushed
• Security chief challenged
• Timeline compressed
• Agency pushes back
• Leadership accountability contested
Deeper Pattern
A political crisis emerges: Security apparatus faces unprecedented scrutiny while national leadership battles over October 7 responsibility.
Power Dynamics 💰
Critical Issues:
• Security chief threatened
• Investigation accelerated
• Agency independence challenged
• Political pressure mounting
• Accountability disputed
Critical Question
Can Israel's security apparatus maintain independence amid political pressure?
#IsraelSecurity #SecurityCrisis #PoliticalAccountability #Leadership
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Breaking News 📊
Prime Minister's Office demands immediate completion of Shabak investigation into October 7 security failures amid growing political tensions.
Leadership Conflict 🎯
Key Developments:
• Investigation deadline imposed
• Shabak requests more time
• Leadership changes possible
• Security chief position threatened
• Political responsibility disputed
Critical Pressure 💫
"If Ronen Bar doesn't resign voluntarily, Netanyahu will dismiss him through a government decision"
- Michael Shemesh, Kan Reporter
Institutional Strain 🛡
Growing Tensions:
• Investigation rushed
• Security chief challenged
• Timeline compressed
• Agency pushes back
• Leadership accountability contested
Deeper Pattern
A political crisis emerges: Security apparatus faces unprecedented scrutiny while national leadership battles over October 7 responsibility.
Power Dynamics 💰
Critical Issues:
• Security chief threatened
• Investigation accelerated
• Agency independence challenged
• Political pressure mounting
• Accountability disputed
Critical Question
Can Israel's security apparatus maintain independence amid political pressure?
#IsraelSecurity #SecurityCrisis #PoliticalAccountability #Leadership
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24.02.202516:08
💲💴Trump Goes to Economic War With China
The Trump administration took aim at China with a series of moves involving investment, trade and other issues that raises the risk ties may soon worsen between the US and its top economic rival.
Trump has rolled out a memorandum telling a key government committee to curb Chinese spending on tech, energy and other strategic American sectors. The administration also called on Mexican officials to place their own levies on Chinese imports – a move that comes after Chinese firms moved production to the US neighbor to get around duties the Republican enacted in his first term.
The US also proposed fees on the use of commercial ships made in China to counter the nation’s dominance in the production of the vessels.
The yuan traded onshore rose 0.2% to 7.2359 versus the dollar as of 12:30 p.m. in Shanghai.
Taken together, the steps amount to the most sweeping, forceful actions targeting Beijing of Trump’s second term and could complicate a deal to reduce China’s trade surplus with the US that the president has indicated he wants to forge.
This is highly a disappointment for Beijing, which hoped to offer a large-scale investments in the US as a concession in a negotiation. We are at economic war with China, and this is a very frightening fact,” said Martin Chorzempa, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington.
#China #war #economic
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The Trump administration took aim at China with a series of moves involving investment, trade and other issues that raises the risk ties may soon worsen between the US and its top economic rival.
Trump has rolled out a memorandum telling a key government committee to curb Chinese spending on tech, energy and other strategic American sectors. The administration also called on Mexican officials to place their own levies on Chinese imports – a move that comes after Chinese firms moved production to the US neighbor to get around duties the Republican enacted in his first term.
The US also proposed fees on the use of commercial ships made in China to counter the nation’s dominance in the production of the vessels.
The yuan traded onshore rose 0.2% to 7.2359 versus the dollar as of 12:30 p.m. in Shanghai.
Taken together, the steps amount to the most sweeping, forceful actions targeting Beijing of Trump’s second term and could complicate a deal to reduce China’s trade surplus with the US that the president has indicated he wants to forge.
This is highly a disappointment for Beijing, which hoped to offer a large-scale investments in the US as a concession in a negotiation. We are at economic war with China, and this is a very frightening fact,” said Martin Chorzempa, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington.
#China #war #economic
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21.02.202500:00
Media Storm: BBC Documentary Sparks Hamas Connection Controversy 🌍
Breaking News 📊
BBC under ministerial scrutiny after airing Gaza documentary featuring son of Hamas minister, as 45 prominent figures demand program removal.
Editorial Crisis 🎯
Key Issues:
• Hamas connection revealed
• 45 industry leaders protest
• Minister intervention planned
• Editorial checks questioned
• Transparency concerns raised
Official Response 💫
- BBC Statement
Compliance Questions 🛡
Critical Concerns:
• Background checks incomplete
• Family connections undisclosed
• Production oversight questioned
• Editorial controls challenged
• Documentation demands raised
Deeper Pattern
A media ethics crisis emerges: Balance between war reporting access and editorial integrity faces new scrutiny.
Industry Impact 💰
Key Developments:
• Additional disclaimers added
• Government oversight increases
• Industry figures mobilize
• Editorial processes reviewed
• Broadcasting guidelines examined
Critical Question
How can media maintain objectivity while reporting from conflict zones?
#MediaEthics #Journalism #EditorialIntegrity #Broadcasting
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Breaking News 📊
BBC under ministerial scrutiny after airing Gaza documentary featuring son of Hamas minister, as 45 prominent figures demand program removal.
Editorial Crisis 🎯
Key Issues:
• Hamas connection revealed
• 45 industry leaders protest
• Minister intervention planned
• Editorial checks questioned
• Transparency concerns raised
Official Response 💫
"We've promised our audiences the highest standards of transparency, so it is only right that we add more detail to the film before its re-transmission"
- BBC Statement
Compliance Questions 🛡
Critical Concerns:
• Background checks incomplete
• Family connections undisclosed
• Production oversight questioned
• Editorial controls challenged
• Documentation demands raised
Deeper Pattern
A media ethics crisis emerges: Balance between war reporting access and editorial integrity faces new scrutiny.
Industry Impact 💰
Key Developments:
• Additional disclaimers added
• Government oversight increases
• Industry figures mobilize
• Editorial processes reviewed
• Broadcasting guidelines examined
Critical Question
How can media maintain objectivity while reporting from conflict zones?
#MediaEthics #Journalism #EditorialIntegrity #Broadcasting
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20.02.202517:21
Why Trump recently often says that the United States has a lot of liquid Gold under its feet, more than anyone else in the World, many will think about Oil and Gas.
We translate in the vernacular why liquid Gold: these are digitized fossil resources in the Blockchain tied to the Gold Standard, liquid Gold flows through the Blockchain, you need to listen carefully to the words of Trump and Putin that they say.
Then it will become clear to you why Canada is 51 states, why Greenland, why Mexico, digitization of mineral resources.
And yesterday the meeting between the US and Russia was about Liquid Gold about the Gold Standard in 3 Stages:
1 Digitize All the money in the World, Stock Markets, Stocks, etc.
2 Digitization of All Mineral resources and pro...
3 Digitization of Everything related to Land Infrastructure, Houses, Apartments and so on
This Is A New Currency World, New Rules Of The Game.
#Trump #Gas #Oil #US
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We translate in the vernacular why liquid Gold: these are digitized fossil resources in the Blockchain tied to the Gold Standard, liquid Gold flows through the Blockchain, you need to listen carefully to the words of Trump and Putin that they say.
Then it will become clear to you why Canada is 51 states, why Greenland, why Mexico, digitization of mineral resources.
And yesterday the meeting between the US and Russia was about Liquid Gold about the Gold Standard in 3 Stages:
1 Digitize All the money in the World, Stock Markets, Stocks, etc.
2 Digitization of All Mineral resources and pro...
3 Digitization of Everything related to Land Infrastructure, Houses, Apartments and so on
This Is A New Currency World, New Rules Of The Game.
#Trump #Gas #Oil #US
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20.02.202514:04
Diplomatic Shock: US-Russia Peace Talks Bypass Ukraine 🌍
Breaking News 📊
Trump administration conducts direct negotiations with Russia over Ukraine war settlement, excluding Kyiv from peace talks as European allies voice concerns.
Power Dynamics 🎯
Key Developments:
• US-Russia talks initiated
• Ukraine excluded from process
• Embassy staffing restored
• Economic cooperation planned
• NATO allies concerned
Presidential Statement 💫
- President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Diplomatic Tensions 🛡
Critical Issues:
• European allies sidelined
• Ukraine protests exclusion
• NATO concerns ignored
• Pre-2014 borders rejected
• NATO membership ruled out
Deeper Pattern
A diplomatic revolution emerges: US bypasses traditional alliance structures for direct superpower negotiations, reshaping global conflict resolution approach.
Strategic Impact 💰
Major Shifts:
• Alliance structure changing
• Direct negotiations prioritized
• European influence diminishing
• Ukrainian autonomy questioned
• Peace terms predetermined
Critical Question
Can lasting peace be achieved without Ukraine's participation?
#UkraineWar #Diplomacy #PeaceNegotiations #GlobalPolitics
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Breaking News 📊
Trump administration conducts direct negotiations with Russia over Ukraine war settlement, excluding Kyiv from peace talks as European allies voice concerns.
Power Dynamics 🎯
Key Developments:
• US-Russia talks initiated
• Ukraine excluded from process
• Embassy staffing restored
• Economic cooperation planned
• NATO allies concerned
Presidential Statement 💫
"I think I have the power to end this war. You should've ended it in three years. You should have never started it."
- President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Diplomatic Tensions 🛡
Critical Issues:
• European allies sidelined
• Ukraine protests exclusion
• NATO concerns ignored
• Pre-2014 borders rejected
• NATO membership ruled out
Deeper Pattern
A diplomatic revolution emerges: US bypasses traditional alliance structures for direct superpower negotiations, reshaping global conflict resolution approach.
Strategic Impact 💰
Major Shifts:
• Alliance structure changing
• Direct negotiations prioritized
• European influence diminishing
• Ukrainian autonomy questioned
• Peace terms predetermined
Critical Question
Can lasting peace be achieved without Ukraine's participation?
#UkraineWar #Diplomacy #PeaceNegotiations #GlobalPolitics
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19.02.202522:04
Global Power Shift: US Foreign Policy Undergoes Historic Transformation 🌍
Breaking News 📊
NYT reports fundamental transformation in US foreign policy as traditional post-WWII alliances face unprecedented realignment.
Strategic Shifts 🎯
Key Changes:
• US-Russia relations redefining
• Traditional alliances weakening
• European autonomy challenged
• Global order restructuring
• Power dynamics shifting
Diplomatic Impact 💫
- New York Times Analysis
Global Tensions 🛡
Critical Developments:
• European allies concerned
• Traditional alliances strained
• Power balance shifting
• Regional influence changing
• International norms challenged
Deeper Pattern
A geopolitical revolution emerges: Post-WWII international order faces fundamental restructuring as major powers redefine relationships.
Strategic Impact 💰
Major Changes:
• Alliance structures weakening
• Regional powers emerging
• Diplomatic norms shifting
• Security guarantees questioned
• International system transforming
Critical Question
Can the post-WWII international order survive this fundamental realignment?
#GlobalPolitics #ForeignPolicy #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics
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Breaking News 📊
NYT reports fundamental transformation in US foreign policy as traditional post-WWII alliances face unprecedented realignment.
Strategic Shifts 🎯
Key Changes:
• US-Russia relations redefining
• Traditional alliances weakening
• European autonomy challenged
• Global order restructuring
• Power dynamics shifting
Diplomatic Impact 💫
"This shift represents a generational change in US foreign policy, reversing decades of established diplomatic patterns"
- New York Times Analysis
Global Tensions 🛡
Critical Developments:
• European allies concerned
• Traditional alliances strained
• Power balance shifting
• Regional influence changing
• International norms challenged
Deeper Pattern
A geopolitical revolution emerges: Post-WWII international order faces fundamental restructuring as major powers redefine relationships.
Strategic Impact 💰
Major Changes:
• Alliance structures weakening
• Regional powers emerging
• Diplomatic norms shifting
• Security guarantees questioned
• International system transforming
Critical Question
Can the post-WWII international order survive this fundamental realignment?
#GlobalPolitics #ForeignPolicy #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics
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19.02.202517:09
Trump's $11.5 trillion Mining Deal in Ukraine. The Art of Turning a Country Into a Raw Material Base
Donald Trump’s “minerals-for-aid” offer to Ukraine last week has put the spotlight on the country’s vast and rare mineral resources, to which Washington wants rights as payback for past military support.
Ukraine has large underground deposits worth up to $11.5tn of critical minerals, including lithium, graphite, cobalt, titanium and rare earths such as scandium, that are essential for an array of industries from defence to electric vehicles.
But these deposits, uncommon in Europe, have not undergone any significant exploration or development — processes that take years even under stable jurisdictions.
Data is also lacking on the quality of the reserves, which is information investors need before pouring millions into new mines. The US president’s interest follows his vocal bid to buy Greenland, also rich in critical minerals.
Western countries are racing to secure alternative sources of rare earths to China, which dominates the global supply chain. What rare earths and critical minerals does Ukraine have? Ukraine’s subsoil holds an estimated 10 per cent of the world’s reserves of lithium, used in battery production, according to government figures.
Reserves appear across some 820 sq km, but none have been mined so far. Ukraine has substantial proven reserves of zirconium, used in jet engines, and scandium, both of which are not yet mined.
Some of its deposits of tantalum, used in semiconductors, niobium, which has superconducting properties, and the aerospace sector metal beryllium are being extracted at small scale, but their potential, Ukrainian officials say, is vast.
#Trump #deal #Ukraine
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Donald Trump’s “minerals-for-aid” offer to Ukraine last week has put the spotlight on the country’s vast and rare mineral resources, to which Washington wants rights as payback for past military support.
Ukraine has large underground deposits worth up to $11.5tn of critical minerals, including lithium, graphite, cobalt, titanium and rare earths such as scandium, that are essential for an array of industries from defence to electric vehicles.
But these deposits, uncommon in Europe, have not undergone any significant exploration or development — processes that take years even under stable jurisdictions.
Data is also lacking on the quality of the reserves, which is information investors need before pouring millions into new mines. The US president’s interest follows his vocal bid to buy Greenland, also rich in critical minerals.
Western countries are racing to secure alternative sources of rare earths to China, which dominates the global supply chain. What rare earths and critical minerals does Ukraine have? Ukraine’s subsoil holds an estimated 10 per cent of the world’s reserves of lithium, used in battery production, according to government figures.
Reserves appear across some 820 sq km, but none have been mined so far. Ukraine has substantial proven reserves of zirconium, used in jet engines, and scandium, both of which are not yet mined.
Some of its deposits of tantalum, used in semiconductors, niobium, which has superconducting properties, and the aerospace sector metal beryllium are being extracted at small scale, but their potential, Ukrainian officials say, is vast.
#Trump #deal #Ukraine
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