Oleksandr Shepotylo
@shepotylo.bsky.social
International Trade, Productivity, Security @ Aston Centre for Business Prosperity | Born and raised in Ukraine | Large data analysis enthusiast | Views my own
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#EconSky #trade #economics
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Zelenskyy in Munich: “The Ukrainian Army is the strongest army in Europe, thanks to our heroes.
“And I think it is simply not smart to keep this army outside NATO.”
“And I think it is simply not smart to keep this army outside NATO.”
February 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Zelenskyy in Munich: “The Ukrainian Army is the strongest army in Europe, thanks to our heroes.
“And I think it is simply not smart to keep this army outside NATO.”
“And I think it is simply not smart to keep this army outside NATO.”
EU leaders just backed a targeted “Buy European” policy for strategic sectors: defence, space, clean tech, quantum, AI & payments. A clear shift toward security-driven industrial policy. #Trade #Economics
February 13, 2026 at 7:43 AM
EU leaders just backed a targeted “Buy European” policy for strategic sectors: defence, space, clean tech, quantum, AI & payments. A clear shift toward security-driven industrial policy. #Trade #Economics
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Trump plans to roll back tariffs on metal and aluminium goods ft.trib.al/qYAij1N
Trump plans to roll back tariffs on metal and aluminium goods
Latest softening of levies comes amid persistent voter anxiety about affordability in the US
ft.trib.al
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Trump plans to roll back tariffs on metal and aluminium goods ft.trib.al/qYAij1N
The US House has voted to block a return to Trump-era tariffs on Canada directly challenging plans to weaponize tariffs against a key ally. #Trade #Economics
February 12, 2026 at 9:33 AM
The US House has voted to block a return to Trump-era tariffs on Canada directly challenging plans to weaponize tariffs against a key ally. #Trade #Economics
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France–Ukraine moves from one-off arms deliveries to joint weapons production signal a long-term industrial and security pact at Europe’s core. This shift reshapes defence value chains. #Trade #Economics
February 11, 2026 at 8:22 AM
France–Ukraine moves from one-off arms deliveries to joint weapons production signal a long-term industrial and security pact at Europe’s core. This shift reshapes defence value chains. #Trade #Economics
The European Parliament is set to approve a new EU–US trade deal within weeks, giving a political green light to deeper transatlantic integration. This is about rules and resilience, not big tariff cuts. #Trade #Economics
February 11, 2026 at 8:09 AM
The European Parliament is set to approve a new EU–US trade deal within weeks, giving a political green light to deeper transatlantic integration. This is about rules and resilience, not big tariff cuts. #Trade #Economics
It is time to start worrying.
February 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
It is time to start worrying.
The Russian army is bogged down in the steppes of Ukraine under the cold weather of -20C. Great news if you ask me.
Russia faces an increasing problem of replenishing casualties,
Great article in @financialtimes.com at www.ft.com/content/ce74...
Russia faces an increasing problem of replenishing casualties,
Great article in @financialtimes.com at www.ft.com/content/ce74...
February 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
The Russian army is bogged down in the steppes of Ukraine under the cold weather of -20C. Great news if you ask me.
Russia faces an increasing problem of replenishing casualties,
Great article in @financialtimes.com at www.ft.com/content/ce74...
Russia faces an increasing problem of replenishing casualties,
Great article in @financialtimes.com at www.ft.com/content/ce74...
Another nail in the coffin of the MFN principle of WTO: The US and Bangladesh have struck a reciprocal trade deal that cuts/sets tariffs to ~19% on key goods, with a strong focus on the RMG (garment) sector. #Trade #Economics
February 10, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Another nail in the coffin of the MFN principle of WTO: The US and Bangladesh have struck a reciprocal trade deal that cuts/sets tariffs to ~19% on key goods, with a strong focus on the RMG (garment) sector. #Trade #Economics
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'The high rate of turnover of UK university vice-chancellors has been compared to the “managerial merry-go-round” of top football clubs amid warnings that some leadership positions are becoming increasingly unattractive.' 1/2
Leadership ‘merry-go-round’ at universities as v-c vacancies grow
Quarter of UK universities changing vice-chancellors after several retire and some forced out, with experts predicting continuing challenges mean churn at the top will only continue
www.timeshighereducation.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:49 AM
'The high rate of turnover of UK university vice-chancellors has been compared to the “managerial merry-go-round” of top football clubs amid warnings that some leadership positions are becoming increasingly unattractive.' 1/2
MAGA wokeness is when the half-time show becomes more important than the game of football
February 9, 2026 at 6:37 AM
MAGA wokeness is when the half-time show becomes more important than the game of football
If Kremlin denies it, then it is most certainly true
February 8, 2026 at 11:31 PM
If Kremlin denies it, then it is most certainly true
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⚡️Today, Zelenskyy (unofficially) said: The US in Abu Dhabi proposed extending the energy ceasefire until the next meeting, and Ukraine agreed. Russia paused to "think it over," and then launched a massive shelling last night—it looks like a de facto refusal, — UP.
February 7, 2026 at 8:56 PM
⚡️Today, Zelenskyy (unofficially) said: The US in Abu Dhabi proposed extending the energy ceasefire until the next meeting, and Ukraine agreed. Russia paused to "think it over," and then launched a massive shelling last night—it looks like a de facto refusal, — UP.
Just when you need to get some obscure facts about the nations of the world, the CIA World Factbook was always really handy. Another bigly win for MAGA, I guess
February 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Just when you need to get some obscure facts about the nations of the world, the CIA World Factbook was always really handy. Another bigly win for MAGA, I guess
When the party line shifts, Republican voters move with the party. MAGA Republicans are Communists in USSR
And the trend goes both ways, by the way.
The US government is telling Americans to hate Europeans and Canadians. And many have dutifully changed their opinions.
The US government is telling Americans to hate Europeans and Canadians. And many have dutifully changed their opinions.
February 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
When the party line shifts, Republican voters move with the party. MAGA Republicans are Communists in USSR
We need full investigation into Epstein files and UK politics!
Lots of things are beginning to make sense now. Given Mandelson’s role in the People’s Vote, and his proximity to Epstein and his MAGA/Russian ties, no wonder they dismissed @carolecadwalla.bsky.social on Cambridge Analytica/Vote Leave and our joint investigation into Russian interference
February 6, 2026 at 11:53 PM
We need full investigation into Epstein files and UK politics!
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Lots of things are beginning to make sense now. Given Mandelson’s role in the People’s Vote, and his proximity to Epstein and his MAGA/Russian ties, no wonder they dismissed @carolecadwalla.bsky.social on Cambridge Analytica/Vote Leave and our joint investigation into Russian interference
February 6, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Lots of things are beginning to make sense now. Given Mandelson’s role in the People’s Vote, and his proximity to Epstein and his MAGA/Russian ties, no wonder they dismissed @carolecadwalla.bsky.social on Cambridge Analytica/Vote Leave and our joint investigation into Russian interference
Go Ukraine! Have a great games in Italy 2026!!!
February 6, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Go Ukraine! Have a great games in Italy 2026!!!
Many Ukrainian athletes will never be able to participate in the Olympics because they were killed by Russia. And while the world celebrates and has fun, people in Ukraine are still suffering under constant bombing, with no heat or electricity.
But Ukraine stands...
But Ukraine stands...
February 6, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Many Ukrainian athletes will never be able to participate in the Olympics because they were killed by Russia. And while the world celebrates and has fun, people in Ukraine are still suffering under constant bombing, with no heat or electricity.
But Ukraine stands...
But Ukraine stands...
Russia’s war-time boom is fading. IMF now sees sub‑1% growth in 2025–26, the weakest since post‑Crimea sanctions, as oil prices fall and sanctions bite. #Trade #Economics
February 6, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Russia’s war-time boom is fading. IMF now sees sub‑1% growth in 2025–26, the weakest since post‑Crimea sanctions, as oil prices fall and sanctions bite. #Trade #Economics
1/ Steeper discounts on Russian crude are testing India’s informal oil trade understanding with the US. Cheaper barrels raise pressure on New Delhi to buy more, potentially undercutting Western efforts to limit Moscow’s revenues. (Sources: Bloomberg Markets) #Trade #Economics
February 4, 2026 at 8:48 AM
1/ Steeper discounts on Russian crude are testing India’s informal oil trade understanding with the US. Cheaper barrels raise pressure on New Delhi to buy more, potentially undercutting Western efforts to limit Moscow’s revenues. (Sources: Bloomberg Markets) #Trade #Economics
“In the long term, space-based AI is obviously the only way to scale.” E Musk
a man in a black robe says obviously
ALT: a man in a black robe says obviously
media.tenor.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:57 AM
“In the long term, space-based AI is obviously the only way to scale.” E Musk
The EU report (www.eca.europa.eu/en/publicati...) on the supply chains of critical minerals demonstrates its dependency on the global supply of materials.
February 3, 2026 at 8:40 AM
The EU report (www.eca.europa.eu/en/publicati...) on the supply chains of critical minerals demonstrates its dependency on the global supply of materials.
1/ The EU’s 2030 renewables goals hinge on critical minerals the bloc mostly imports from China and Russia. A new European Court of Auditors report, covered by multiple credible sources (1), warns this structural dependence threatens strategic autonomy. #Trade #Economics
February 3, 2026 at 7:59 AM
1/ The EU’s 2030 renewables goals hinge on critical minerals the bloc mostly imports from China and Russia. A new European Court of Auditors report, covered by multiple credible sources (1), warns this structural dependence threatens strategic autonomy. #Trade #Economics