Closing @RFERL will be a massive retreat from the democratic US and European soft power across the world. European and any democratic government around the world must step in and try to fund its survival and expansion.

The electricity generation in Bulgaria last week: export and lower prices as a result of high solar and wind generation balanced with hydro. RES is growing and by 2030 it is likely solar to increase x3 and wind x5.

I asked the Chinese AI chat Kimi what is the domestic approval rating of Trump and Zelenskyy. The answer:

Trump’s approach to Putin is often compared to Neville Chamberlain’s dealings with Hitler. There are parallels, but there is also a crucial difference.

Chamberlain engaged with Hitler from a position of reason and relative weakness.

Imperial War Museum, London.