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Are the Russian sovereign assets confiscated? Are the sanctions really enforced? The Europeans’ hypocrisy and undecidedness still prevail over values and loud political declarations. So far it seems like a vicious circle. Will European leaders be able to break out of it?

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The fourth year of the war in Ukraine begins with the Trump administration making U-turn on US’ policy, including towards Ukraine - attempting to negotiate peace through direct negotiations with the Kremlin, while accusing President Zelenskyy in starting the war👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/kornel...

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On the 3rd anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Macron and Starmer head to the @WhiteHouse as Europe develops forces to contain Russia and persuades Trump not to abandon Ukraine in pursuit of a peace deal in its three-year war with Russia. 1/2

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Trump continues to ramp pressure on Ukraine, saying tonight: "I hope my greatest legacy will be as a peace maker, not a conqueror. I don't want to be a conqueror.. We're asking for rare earth and oil, anything we can get. But we feel so stupid. It affects Europe. It doesn't really affect us." 1/2

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The main reason for this absolutely ugly situation is the lack of leadership and hypocrisy of the leaders: no confiscation of sovereign assets, no real sanctions, no ban on doing business, no closed borders - for many corporates, business still going, even though the war is almost on its 4th year..❗️

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What a week! "The Trump team's gifts to Putin this week were so over the top, I think even surprising for Russia, that I now wonder if the U.S. president really wants a deal on Ukraine or is he just interested in a partnership with Putin," writes Michael McFaul…👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/kornel...

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CLASH REPORT - BIG: As part of a peace deal, Russia may grant US🇺🇸 companies rights to mineral deposits in occupied Ukrainian🇺🇦 territories. Source: WSJ👇 www.wsj.com/world/white-...

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CLASH REPORT - BIG: As part of a peace deal, Russia may grant U.S. companies rights to mineral deposits in occupied Ukrainian territories. Source: WSJ👇 www.wsj.com/world/white-...

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Ukraine🇺🇦, with its diverse geology, is a treasure trove of critical minerals, boasting significant reserves of various essential elements. The country holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals classified as critical by the EU, including rare earths like lanthanum…👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/kornel...

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"Peace begins when expectation ends," a saying by Sri Chinmoy, an Indian spiritual leader, emphasizes the tranquility found in letting go of expectations. According to Chinmoy, expectations often breed unhappiness, misunderstandings, can even foster mistrust and animosity… 1/2 📸 Mind Essentials

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As was earlier expected, allegedly, the Trump administration has given Ukraine an "improved" draft for a minerals agreement after Zelenskyy infuriated Trump by rejecting his initial offer, according to Axios. My bet remains the same - the agreement will be signed. Do you share my view❓

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This month, PRAVDA ADVISORY Partners identified 3 major projects in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine with a total value of $14bn. The largest project - $12bn investment of China's East Hope Group in construction and production of non-ferrous metals in Kazakhstan👇 pravdaadvisory.com/wp-content/u...

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In 2024, global public debt is projected to hit $102 trillion, with the US and China playing significant roles👇 It will be interesting to see what big changes Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE efforts will bring?

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Many now call Trump an agent of the Kremlin or even a puppet. I don't think so. I think Trump (78) is just doing what he wants and what he thinks is right for his presidency and ego. In any case, Europe and Ukraine are learning how little the US cares… Read more👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/kornel...

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Trump and his “dream-team” are rapidly moving away from transatlantic unity with Europe and closer to Russia, supposedly hoping that closer relations with Moscow will help Russia move away from its alliance with China👇 Should we consider the risk of US moving closer to Russia and not to Europe/ EU❓

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My LinkedIn Friend and Cartoonist Oleksiy Kustovsky is always spot on! Each of his drawings is worth more than a million words... But I'll still allow myself to leave a couple hundred words here about the complete madness that is happening in Washington and / or Mar-a-Lago. 1/5

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Bolton: ‘Trump has effectively surrendered to Putin👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ1N...

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Trump lies on almost averything he says about Ukraine. According to Trump, Zelenskyy's rating is 4%, which is an absolute lie. According to Trump, the US has provided Ukraine with more than $300 bn in aid, which is also an absolute lie❗️

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Despite Trump openly pro-Russian stance, the EU agreed to impose a 16th round of sanctions against Russia amid Trump push for talks on Ukraine's fate, casting doubt on the sanctions' long-term viability…. 1/2

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As President Trump plans to cut a deal with the Kremlin over Ukraine, his approach allegedly includes👇 1) Giving part of Ukraine's territory to Russia 2) No NATO membership for Ukraine 3) No security guarantees from the US 4) No American soldiers in Ukraine 5) Lifting anti-Russian sanctions 1/2

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“I want the equivalent of like $500bn worth of rare earths, and they’ve essentially agreed to do that… They may make a deal. They may not make a deal. They may be Russian someday, or they may not be Russian someday. But we’re going to have all this money in [Ukraine] and I say, I want it back.”…👇

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As Europe seeks alternatives to its reliance on Russian gas, role of the Caucasus and Central Asian is growing. Azerbaijani gas exports to the EU have increased significantly since 2021, with a promise to double the export flow within a few years… PRAVDA Briefer 9👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/pravda...

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Probably an absolutely critical time for Ukraine🇺🇦+ Eastern Europe, and perhaps for Europe🇪🇺 as a whole. It increasingly looks like Trump doesn't want to provide nether security guarantees nor military aid, but instead wants to immediately resolve the issue of Ukraine's faith directly with Putin. 1/2

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A strong stance from UK PM Starmer as he said he is "ready and willing" to deploy British peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. In a recent opinion piece for the The Telegraph, Starmer emphasized the importance of securing lasting peace in Ukraine to deter further aggression from Russia. 1/6 📸 POLITO

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What's really behind sanctioning Ukraine's ex-President by Zelenskyy❓ After investigation of criminal cases against the ex-president was halted after Russia’s full-scale war, 3 years later, the suspended criminal case was one of the reasons for imposing sanctions👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/kornel...

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What would have to happen for the US🇺🇸 to “betray” Ukraine🇺🇦❓- we covered this topic in PRAVDA Briefer a month ago befote Trump Jan 20th inauguration…. And here Sikorsky speaks👇 Read more www.linkedin.com/posts/kornel...

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Colors of the sky - 🤍💙 - Riga

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When do we really change? Most of the time, when we are forced to change - when we don't have the option of continuing to do the same things we've been doing before, using our usual routines…👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/kornel... 📸 Mind Essentials

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Re-thinking JD Vance speech in Munich Security Conference, I think it was useful to challenge European politicians and the EU bureaucracy, despite the confrontation and, probably, alienation of allies. 1/4

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Seems Trump and his “dream-team” has no real understanding of Russia, the Kremlin and the harmful consequences of such a "cowboys shoot everywhere”approach. Or everything has already been decided and agreed upon, and we simply watching a theatrical performance❓ 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/kornel...

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A master of the "Art of The Deal" or manipulated "chicken"? A man of dignity and values or simply a helper to legitimize the Kremlin's murders and reward Putin? Who are you Mr.Trump? Are you a mere narcissist and revanchist or an old man with too low IQ and EI❓👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/kornel...

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Such a shame - ”Europe doesn't have to "ask" for a seat at the table in any Ukraine peace negotiations. The Baltic is the single biggest exit point for Russian oil… can do all kinds of things to seriously impair Russia's access to global oil markets. Stop complaining..." @robin-j-brooks.bsky.social👇

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