What's going on with Russia and Ukraine?
@JacobShap breaks it all down for us
- Russia does not want to fight a war, but in order to force political and security concessions, it must convince the West that it’s prepared to fight.
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@JacobShap breaks it all down for us
- Russia does not want to fight a war, but in order to force political and security concessions, it must convince the West that it’s prepared to fight.
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-The implications of a full-scale Russian invasion would impact #oil, #naturalgas, #fertilizer, nickel, and wheat prices
-Russia has deployed over 100k soldiers to its border. According to the DoD, Russia is ready to invade with the goal of conquering the entire country
-The implications of a full-scale Russian invasion would impact #oil, #naturalgas, #fertilizer, nickel, and wheat prices
-Russia has deployed over 100k soldiers to its border. According to the DoD, Russia is ready to invade with the goal of conquering the entire country
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-According to Reuters, Russia has even shipped blood and medical supplies to the frontlines.
To counter the threat, the US has placed 8,500 troops on “heightened alert” (That’s less than 10% of Russia’s deployed strength… Putin must be terrified).
-According to Reuters, Russia has even shipped blood and medical supplies to the frontlines.
To counter the threat, the US has placed 8,500 troops on “heightened alert” (That’s less than 10% of Russia’s deployed strength… Putin must be terrified).
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-The US is promising the EU enough oil and natural gas to meet demand if Russia cuts them off
-Meanwhile, Sergey Lavrov has repeated what Russian officials have insisted for months: Russia does not want war, but is prepared to respond to provocations from the US and Ukraine
-The US is promising the EU enough oil and natural gas to meet demand if Russia cuts them off
-Meanwhile, Sergey Lavrov has repeated what Russian officials have insisted for months: Russia does not want war, but is prepared to respond to provocations from the US and Ukraine
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As for Kyiv – it has been telling everyone to chill out. In the words of Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov: “Don’t worry, sleep well” as Russian and Ukrainian officials hold talks in Paris and promise to maintain a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine “unconditionally.”
As for Kyiv – it has been telling everyone to chill out. In the words of Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov: “Don’t worry, sleep well” as Russian and Ukrainian officials hold talks in Paris and promise to maintain a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine “unconditionally.”
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Don’t feel bad if you’re confused. On the surface, very little of this makes sense. Geopolitics, however, can light our way – and can also help zero in on exactly how and why this should matter to global investors as well.
Full article:
thelykeion.com/explained-russ…
Don’t feel bad if you’re confused. On the surface, very little of this makes sense. Geopolitics, however, can light our way – and can also help zero in on exactly how and why this should matter to global investors as well.
Full article:
thelykeion.com/explained-russ…
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