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🇺🇦 Ukrainian PM stressed that future military aid can count as contributions to the Fund—but past US support is not retroactively treated as debt.
May 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🇺🇦 Ukrainian PM stressed that future military aid can count as contributions to the Fund—but past US support is not retroactively treated as debt.
Under the deal, a Joint Reconstruction Investment Fund will be financed by new licenses to extract Ukraine’s mineral and hydrocarbon wealth—with no repayment obligation for prior US war support.
May 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Under the deal, a Joint Reconstruction Investment Fund will be financed by new licenses to extract Ukraine’s mineral and hydrocarbon wealth—with no repayment obligation for prior US war support.
🇺🇸 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made it clear: “The US has a direct economic stake in Ukraine.” 💼
May 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🇺🇸 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made it clear: “The US has a direct economic stake in Ukraine.” 💼
📍Airports, metros, telecoms.
Everything froze.
People were trapped in trains.
No mobile signal.
Life stopped.
Everything froze.
People were trapped in trains.
No mobile signal.
Life stopped.
April 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
📍Airports, metros, telecoms.
Everything froze.
People were trapped in trains.
No mobile signal.
Life stopped.
Everything froze.
People were trapped in trains.
No mobile signal.
Life stopped.
Meanwhile, #Germany has requested an exemption from #EU borrowing limits.
Finance Minister Jörg Kukies sent a letter to the #EuropeanCommission seeking flexibility to boost defense spending in the coming years.
Finance Minister Jörg Kukies sent a letter to the #EuropeanCommission seeking flexibility to boost defense spending in the coming years.
April 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Meanwhile, #Germany has requested an exemption from #EU borrowing limits.
Finance Minister Jörg Kukies sent a letter to the #EuropeanCommission seeking flexibility to boost defense spending in the coming years.
Finance Minister Jörg Kukies sent a letter to the #EuropeanCommission seeking flexibility to boost defense spending in the coming years.
This committee doesn’t just handle policy. It monitors the #Bundesnachrichtendienst (#BND), the Military Counterintelligence Service (#MAD), and crucially—the Office for the Protection of the Constitution (#BfV). #Germany
April 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This committee doesn’t just handle policy. It monitors the #Bundesnachrichtendienst (#BND), the Military Counterintelligence Service (#MAD), and crucially—the Office for the Protection of the Constitution (#BfV). #Germany
Since #AfD is now the official opposition in #Germany, it technically has the right to claim vice-chair seats on parliamentary committees—including the committee that supervises secret services. But things aren’t that simple. #Bundestag
April 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Since #AfD is now the official opposition in #Germany, it technically has the right to claim vice-chair seats on parliamentary committees—including the committee that supervises secret services. But things aren’t that simple. #Bundestag
In Europe, the ECB’s quarterly report sees growth slowing over the next two years—even after ReArm Europe’s boost to defense spending and competitiveness.
April 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
In Europe, the ECB’s quarterly report sees growth slowing over the next two years—even after ReArm Europe’s boost to defense spending and competitiveness.
Meanwhile, 27% of S&P 500 companies have downgraded their 2025 earnings forecasts—yet they still posted a “blended” net profit margin of ~12% for the third straight quarter.
April 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Meanwhile, 27% of S&P 500 companies have downgraded their 2025 earnings forecasts—yet they still posted a “blended” net profit margin of ~12% for the third straight quarter.
The Fund flags that within a few years, global debt will top 100% of world GDP—an unprecedented drag on growth and financial stability
April 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Fund flags that within a few years, global debt will top 100% of world GDP—an unprecedented drag on growth and financial stability
EU spokesperson Olaf Gill was more direct:
🗨 “We’re pressing the pause button.”
🗨 “We’re ready for a deal. Let’s talk.”
The EU says it wants a zero-tariff agreement—mutual, frictionless trade with the US.
🗨 “We’re pressing the pause button.”
🗨 “We’re ready for a deal. Let’s talk.”
The EU says it wants a zero-tariff agreement—mutual, frictionless trade with the US.
April 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
EU spokesperson Olaf Gill was more direct:
🗨 “We’re pressing the pause button.”
🗨 “We’re ready for a deal. Let’s talk.”
The EU says it wants a zero-tariff agreement—mutual, frictionless trade with the US.
🗨 “We’re pressing the pause button.”
🗨 “We’re ready for a deal. Let’s talk.”
The EU says it wants a zero-tariff agreement—mutual, frictionless trade with the US.
Ursula von der Leyen made it clear:
👉 “We want to give negotiations a chance.”
👉 “Preparatory work on countermeasures continues.”
👉 “All options remain on the table.”
👉 “We want to give negotiations a chance.”
👉 “Preparatory work on countermeasures continues.”
👉 “All options remain on the table.”
April 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Ursula von der Leyen made it clear:
👉 “We want to give negotiations a chance.”
👉 “Preparatory work on countermeasures continues.”
👉 “All options remain on the table.”
👉 “We want to give negotiations a chance.”
👉 “Preparatory work on countermeasures continues.”
👉 “All options remain on the table.”
Context: The US had imposed a 20% tariff on EU steel & aluminum. In response, Brussels approved a package of countermeasures. These are now on hold—but not scrapped.
The message? "We’ll talk… but we’re ready to act if needed."
The message? "We’ll talk… but we’re ready to act if needed."
April 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Context: The US had imposed a 20% tariff on EU steel & aluminum. In response, Brussels approved a package of countermeasures. These are now on hold—but not scrapped.
The message? "We’ll talk… but we’re ready to act if needed."
The message? "We’ll talk… but we’re ready to act if needed."
After months of back-and-forth over retaliatory tariffs, both sides just hit “pause.”
The EU announced it would suspend its planned countermeasures for 90 days—mirroring a similar move by the Trump administration one day earlier.
The EU announced it would suspend its planned countermeasures for 90 days—mirroring a similar move by the Trump administration one day earlier.
April 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
After months of back-and-forth over retaliatory tariffs, both sides just hit “pause.”
The EU announced it would suspend its planned countermeasures for 90 days—mirroring a similar move by the Trump administration one day earlier.
The EU announced it would suspend its planned countermeasures for 90 days—mirroring a similar move by the Trump administration one day earlier.
A key component is the proposed Savings and Investments Union (SIU), aimed at mobilizing massive capital flows into European arms companies and strategic monopolies for rebalancing global power with weaponry.
April 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A key component is the proposed Savings and Investments Union (SIU), aimed at mobilizing massive capital flows into European arms companies and strategic monopolies for rebalancing global power with weaponry.
🇪🇺 The EU is now eyeing multiple funding channels—Cohesion Funds, the Recovery Fund, and even tapping into private savings and large pension reserves—to support defense projects and infrastructural upgrades.
#EuropeanUnion
#EuropeanUnion
April 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🇪🇺 The EU is now eyeing multiple funding channels—Cohesion Funds, the Recovery Fund, and even tapping into private savings and large pension reserves—to support defense projects and infrastructural upgrades.
#EuropeanUnion
#EuropeanUnion
According to U.S. officials, any restriction on American companies will be considered inappropriate.
Secretary of State Rubio raised the issue in a March 25 meeting with the Baltic states’ FMs.
#USA #Baltics #DefenseIndustry
Secretary of State Rubio raised the issue in a March 25 meeting with the Baltic states’ FMs.
#USA #Baltics #DefenseIndustry
April 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
According to U.S. officials, any restriction on American companies will be considered inappropriate.
Secretary of State Rubio raised the issue in a March 25 meeting with the Baltic states’ FMs.
#USA #Baltics #DefenseIndustry
Secretary of State Rubio raised the issue in a March 25 meeting with the Baltic states’ FMs.
#USA #Baltics #DefenseIndustry
🔒 The EU plans to spend €800B on defense in the coming years.
Of that, €150B comes from loans — and a large portion is set to go to European defense industries.
This could sideline non-EU firms, including those from the 🇺🇸 and 🇬🇧.
Of that, €150B comes from loans — and a large portion is set to go to European defense industries.
This could sideline non-EU firms, including those from the 🇺🇸 and 🇬🇧.
April 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🔒 The EU plans to spend €800B on defense in the coming years.
Of that, €150B comes from loans — and a large portion is set to go to European defense industries.
This could sideline non-EU firms, including those from the 🇺🇸 and 🇬🇧.
Of that, €150B comes from loans — and a large portion is set to go to European defense industries.
This could sideline non-EU firms, including those from the 🇺🇸 and 🇬🇧.
🗳️ Elections in wartime?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering holding national elections this summer — even as a new Russian offensive looms.
#UkraineWar #Zelensky #Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering holding national elections this summer — even as a new Russian offensive looms.
#UkraineWar #Zelensky #Russia
April 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🗳️ Elections in wartime?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering holding national elections this summer — even as a new Russian offensive looms.
#UkraineWar #Zelensky #Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering holding national elections this summer — even as a new Russian offensive looms.
#UkraineWar #Zelensky #Russia
💬 Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen:
“Close cooperation with #France is absolutely essential during wartime in Europe and amid a constantly changing security environment.”
#EuropeanUnion
“Close cooperation with #France is absolutely essential during wartime in Europe and amid a constantly changing security environment.”
#EuropeanUnion
April 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
💬 Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen:
“Close cooperation with #France is absolutely essential during wartime in Europe and amid a constantly changing security environment.”
#EuropeanUnion
“Close cooperation with #France is absolutely essential during wartime in Europe and amid a constantly changing security environment.”
#EuropeanUnion