Hovda
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Finance 📈 tech 🤖 and geopolitics 🌍 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
Interesting read on the implications of the U.S.–Ukraine minerals deal #ukraine #mineralsdeal #potus open.substack.com/pub/ukrainei...
Kyiv’s New Gold
How Critical Minerals Are Rewriting Ukraine’s Future
open.substack.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Interesting read on the implications of the U.S.–Ukraine minerals deal #ukraine #mineralsdeal #potus open.substack.com/pub/ukrainei...
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TAPPER: You're imposing a 10% on the Heard and MccDonald islands. They have zero human inhabitants. Why are you putting tariffs on islands entirely populated by penguins?
ROLLINS: Whatever. Listen, the people leading this are serious, intentional, patriotic, the smartest I've ever worked with.
ROLLINS: Whatever. Listen, the people leading this are serious, intentional, patriotic, the smartest I've ever worked with.
April 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
TAPPER: You're imposing a 10% on the Heard and MccDonald islands. They have zero human inhabitants. Why are you putting tariffs on islands entirely populated by penguins?
ROLLINS: Whatever. Listen, the people leading this are serious, intentional, patriotic, the smartest I've ever worked with.
ROLLINS: Whatever. Listen, the people leading this are serious, intentional, patriotic, the smartest I've ever worked with.
Reading the manual after pushing the red button #trumponomics
April 6, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Reading the manual after pushing the red button #trumponomics
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This is a real exchange I just had:
April 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
This is a real exchange I just had:
Trumponomics: Making the stock market great again… for short sellers.
April 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Trumponomics: Making the stock market great again… for short sellers.
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You cannot make this shit up. Sharing this jaw-dropping story with a gift link -- give it a read.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
You cannot make this shit up. Sharing this jaw-dropping story with a gift link -- give it a read.
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Witkoff's repeating of Kremlin lies about "russian-speakers" wanting to "join Russia" is truly chilling. This is nothing less than carte blanche for Putin's genocidal imperialism. Hearing Americans talk like this should be an electric shock for Europe, not a wakeup call.
March 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Witkoff's repeating of Kremlin lies about "russian-speakers" wanting to "join Russia" is truly chilling. This is nothing less than carte blanche for Putin's genocidal imperialism. Hearing Americans talk like this should be an electric shock for Europe, not a wakeup call.
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When it comes to a deal between Ukraine and Russia, US diplomat Kurt Volker doesn’t expect Putin to ever agree to a peace.
He explains why to Anne McElvoy on our Power Play podcast and lays out how he thinks negotiations might play out instead: ow.ly/s62i50Vhvh0
He explains why to Anne McElvoy on our Power Play podcast and lays out how he thinks negotiations might play out instead: ow.ly/s62i50Vhvh0
March 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
When it comes to a deal between Ukraine and Russia, US diplomat Kurt Volker doesn’t expect Putin to ever agree to a peace.
He explains why to Anne McElvoy on our Power Play podcast and lays out how he thinks negotiations might play out instead: ow.ly/s62i50Vhvh0
He explains why to Anne McElvoy on our Power Play podcast and lays out how he thinks negotiations might play out instead: ow.ly/s62i50Vhvh0
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US Republican Congressman Don Bacon is appalled by the attacks of Elon Musk against Poland.
„Why is an White House official, who is not even elected, belittling the Polish Foreign minister? (…) Poland is our friend. (…) The public bashing of our friends has to stop.“
„Why is an White House official, who is not even elected, belittling the Polish Foreign minister? (…) Poland is our friend. (…) The public bashing of our friends has to stop.“
March 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
US Republican Congressman Don Bacon is appalled by the attacks of Elon Musk against Poland.
„Why is an White House official, who is not even elected, belittling the Polish Foreign minister? (…) Poland is our friend. (…) The public bashing of our friends has to stop.“
„Why is an White House official, who is not even elected, belittling the Polish Foreign minister? (…) Poland is our friend. (…) The public bashing of our friends has to stop.“
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Being an asshole has consequences.
March 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Being an asshole has consequences.
What a great ally 🤮
Reporter: You mentioned Russia is destroying Ukraine. Why not send air defense to Ukraine?
Trump: I need to know if they’re willing to negotiate first.
Trump: I need to know if they’re willing to negotiate first.
March 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
What a great ally 🤮
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The consequences of the US stopping intelligence sharing with Ukraine, as one Russian newspaper sees them: “Now we have a higher chance of finding the enemy’s weak spot and striking when they’re not expecting it.” #ReadingRussiahttps
Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (7 March 2025)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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March 7, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The consequences of the US stopping intelligence sharing with Ukraine, as one Russian newspaper sees them: “Now we have a higher chance of finding the enemy’s weak spot and striking when they’re not expecting it.” #ReadingRussiahttps
Strength Through Submission?
March 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Strength Through Submission?
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The Trump-Putin Pact already exists, and we should act accordingly. There are some things we will never change with nice words or smart clothing. If you are worried about those things, you should understand where Trump's tactics come from. From Russia.
A thread. 🧵1/14
A thread. 🧵1/14
March 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Trump-Putin Pact already exists, and we should act accordingly. There are some things we will never change with nice words or smart clothing. If you are worried about those things, you should understand where Trump's tactics come from. From Russia.
A thread. 🧵1/14
A thread. 🧵1/14
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French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
March 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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Zelensky, the ELECTED leader of a free country, should not be expected to kiss the ass of the toddler. His people expect
Him to be strong.
Trump would have fled where Zelensky stayed and fought.
Trump is the worst negotiator
Him to be strong.
Trump would have fled where Zelensky stayed and fought.
Trump is the worst negotiator
February 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Zelensky, the ELECTED leader of a free country, should not be expected to kiss the ass of the toddler. His people expect
Him to be strong.
Trump would have fled where Zelensky stayed and fought.
Trump is the worst negotiator
Him to be strong.
Trump would have fled where Zelensky stayed and fought.
Trump is the worst negotiator
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US Senator Roger Wicker, head of the US Senate Committee on Armed Services, commented on the talks with Putin:
"No, Putin cannot be trusted. Putin is a war criminal and should be in jail for the rest of his life, if not executed."
"No, Putin cannot be trusted. Putin is a war criminal and should be in jail for the rest of his life, if not executed."
February 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
US Senator Roger Wicker, head of the US Senate Committee on Armed Services, commented on the talks with Putin:
"No, Putin cannot be trusted. Putin is a war criminal and should be in jail for the rest of his life, if not executed."
"No, Putin cannot be trusted. Putin is a war criminal and should be in jail for the rest of his life, if not executed."
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Wonder why Trump threatens to attack allies? Because he is scared to death to show actual strength. But he can scream and yell at allies because it makes him LOOK strong to MAGAs and he will never have to actually prove it.
Again, he’s a frightened boy looking for dads approval
Again, he’s a frightened boy looking for dads approval
December 28, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Wonder why Trump threatens to attack allies? Because he is scared to death to show actual strength. But he can scream and yell at allies because it makes him LOOK strong to MAGAs and he will never have to actually prove it.
Again, he’s a frightened boy looking for dads approval
Again, he’s a frightened boy looking for dads approval
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Ukrainian Defender Zakhar Biriukov, who lost three limbs and suffered numerous facial injuries during the war, visited young kids in a kindergarten.
To be honest, friends, I watched this with tears in my eyes.
📹: zaharberkut1882/TikTok
To be honest, friends, I watched this with tears in my eyes.
📹: zaharberkut1882/TikTok
December 23, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Ukrainian Defender Zakhar Biriukov, who lost three limbs and suffered numerous facial injuries during the war, visited young kids in a kindergarten.
To be honest, friends, I watched this with tears in my eyes.
📹: zaharberkut1882/TikTok
To be honest, friends, I watched this with tears in my eyes.
📹: zaharberkut1882/TikTok
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Last week the Russian Central Bank sold 1 trillion in bonds to the banks in order to raise money to cover the 2024 government deficit.
The banks lacked liquidity to buy, so now the CB is lending the banks money to buy its own bonds.
All while using the same bonds as collateral for the loan.
The banks lacked liquidity to buy, so now the CB is lending the banks money to buy its own bonds.
All while using the same bonds as collateral for the loan.
December 9, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Last week the Russian Central Bank sold 1 trillion in bonds to the banks in order to raise money to cover the 2024 government deficit.
The banks lacked liquidity to buy, so now the CB is lending the banks money to buy its own bonds.
All while using the same bonds as collateral for the loan.
The banks lacked liquidity to buy, so now the CB is lending the banks money to buy its own bonds.
All while using the same bonds as collateral for the loan.
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More prisoners were freed, and one of the detainees asked the photographer, “What is happening?” The photographer replied, “Assad has fallen. Look at how happy he is.”
December 8, 2024 at 9:48 AM
More prisoners were freed, and one of the detainees asked the photographer, “What is happening?” The photographer replied, “Assad has fallen. Look at how happy he is.”
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Maybe Tulsi Gabbard can let Assad stay at her house, since they are pals.
December 8, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Maybe Tulsi Gabbard can let Assad stay at her house, since they are pals.
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IT’S OVER 🇸🇾‼️
Syrian state television has announced the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Syrian state television has announced the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
December 8, 2024 at 6:04 AM
IT’S OVER 🇸🇾‼️
Syrian state television has announced the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Syrian state television has announced the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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DAMASCUS:
In the heart of Damascus, panic this moment in the Malki area. Assad's main residence is located here, the area is fortified with regime forces that are now fleeing.
This is clearly the regime falling apart at it's very core.
In the heart of Damascus, panic this moment in the Malki area. Assad's main residence is located here, the area is fortified with regime forces that are now fleeing.
This is clearly the regime falling apart at it's very core.
December 8, 2024 at 1:01 AM
DAMASCUS:
In the heart of Damascus, panic this moment in the Malki area. Assad's main residence is located here, the area is fortified with regime forces that are now fleeing.
This is clearly the regime falling apart at it's very core.
In the heart of Damascus, panic this moment in the Malki area. Assad's main residence is located here, the area is fortified with regime forces that are now fleeing.
This is clearly the regime falling apart at it's very core.