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Ukraine
Zelensky Calls for US Investment in Ukraine’s Rare Earth Metals, Echoing Trump
Zelensky urged US firms to invest in Ukraine’s rare earth metals after Trump suggested military aid should be tied to securing key minerals vital for American tech, energy, and defense industries.
Feb. 5, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Rare Earth Minerals: What Is Trump Eyeing in Ukraine?
The US president’s latest statement echoed earlier calls for Kyiv to trade its rare earth deposits – like scandium – in exchange for US support.
Feb. 4, 2025
EU
‘Totally Unnecessary and Stupid’ – Trump’s Trade Threats Overshadow Euro Defense Meeting
“If we are attacked in terms of trade, Europe, as a true power, will have to stand up for itself,” Macron warns.
Feb. 4, 2025
Putin
Jake Broe: Panic in the Kremlin as Russia’s Economy Begins to Implode
Putin should be panicking about Russia’s economy – but he appears to be in denial. Is he being shielded from reality by his own advisers, setting the stage for a dramatic downfall?
Feb. 3, 2025
War in Ukraine
European Business Association Needs Tailored Air Alerts
EBA proposed narrowing the geographic scope of warnings for Russian aerial strikes, when and where possible – saying the current generalized approach leads to unnecessary losses and production halts.
Jan. 31, 2025
Ukraine
Bond Market Insight: Military Bonds Yield Increase
The yeild increase on the military bonds was not proportional to the central bank rate hike, despite good news. Bond Market Insight for Jan. 29
Jan. 30, 2025
Ukraine
Warsaw Insider: Poland’s Weapons, Machinery Dominate Trade With Ukraine
Ukraine imports from Poland have doubled pre-2022 levels; Poland is now the second-largest supplier of goods to Ukraine behind China, but surpassing Germany.
Jan. 29, 2025
Europe
No More Russian Gas Through Ukraine – But What Happens Next?
Is this really the end of Russia’s gas influence? We examine the implications for Ukraine, Russia and Europe of Ukraine’s decision to halt to the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
Jan. 26, 2025

