Tag: Russia-Ukraine war

EU Expected To Approve Chinese Sanctions

Hungary and Greece are believed to be the primary stumbling blocks to EU sanctions against Chinese companies accused of reselling Western military hardware to Russia.

Fiscal Forecast: Debt and De-Dollarization, Part II

Can the U.S. government and its allies prevent a determined group of countries from de-dollarizing and significantly hurting the U.S. economy in the process? How would de-dollarization be affected if the unthinkable happens and Russia wins in Ukraine?

PM Orbán: Ukraine Can’t Win the War

“I’m speaking here as a politician who should save lives,” the Hungarian Prime Minister said, calling the international community to focus on preventing unnecessary deaths rather than fueling them.

Bulgaria: Protesters Vandalize EU Building Over Ukraine War

The demonstration was organized by the right-wing Vazrazhdane (Revival) party and the Bulgarian Socialist Party, the successor to the former Communist Party, which together occupy 25% of seats in Bulgaria’s 240-seat parliament.

Ukraine Disputes Bakhmut’s Capture 

Due to the use of trenches and the ferocious fighting which exacted a heavy toll on both sides, the battle of Bakhmut has drawn comparisons with WWI’s battle of Verdun.

Western Coalition To Lobby for Fighter Jets on Behalf of Ukraine

The UK and the Netherlands have vowed to create an international “fighter jet coalition” to help Kyiv procure F-16s and other aircraft. France and Belgium have promised to train Ukrainian pilots, however, no aircraft has been pledged so far.