Russia-Ukrainian War

[Luke]

Never going to happen-->The end of the war should be the moment and opportunity for just the opposite, i.e. the redesign of an economic model no longer dominated by oligarchy and corruption, but where land and resources are controlled by and benefit all Ukrainians. This could form the basis for the transformation of the agricultural sector to make it more democratic and environmentally and socially sustainable. International policy and financial support should be geared towards this transformation, to benefit people and farmers rather than oligarchs and foreign financial interests.

 

You simply don't get any Western dollars or euros for free! 

 

 

 

[Luke]

After securing investments from prominent Western financial institutions, it channeled these funds through offshore companies located in tax havens like Cyprus and the Cayman Islands and into joint ventures with local firms to take over the land.72 The firm faces accusations of unlawful land acquisition, tax evasion, and illicit financial activity.73 NCH Capital played a key role in pushing for land reform in Ukraine: In 2015, its founder and CEO George Rohr was part of the high-level meetings involving the Ukrainian President and the US Secretary of Commerce that led Ukraine to agree on an IMF reform plan, as a condition for two US$1 billion loan guarantees from the US government.74

 

Those seem like nice guys! The best system in the world! Slava Ukraini! 

 

 

[John Hjorth]

On 9/12/2024 at 9:39 PM, John Hjorth said:

 

 

@UK & @Spekulatius,

 

Again :

 

Reuters [September 11^th 2024] : Kremlin warns of escalation if US allows Kyiv to hit Russia with long-range missiles.

 

On 9/13/2024 at 4:13 AM, UK said:

 

Thanks. Well it seems they really do not like the idea this time: 

 

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-says-west-will-be-fighting-directly-with-russia-if-it-lets-kyiv-use-long-2024-09-12/.

 

And honestly I have no idea what would be the best way forward, but I think odds are perhaps better than 50/50, it is only some loud barking one more time?

 

 

Barrons - From AFP News [September 13^th 2024] : Biden Says 'I Don't Think Much About Putin,' After Russia War Threats .

 

It is a bit funny, actually ... almost like the former POTUS talking about the little 'rocket man'.  I guess Putin is fuming in his office over being ignored. -Is he worried about the risk exposure of his 'modest cottage' [read : flamboyant palace] ?

[Luke]

https://asiatimes.com/2024/09/biden-nato-effectively-declaring-war-on-russia/

[John Hjorth]

4 minutes ago, Luke said:

https://asiatimes.com/2024/09/biden-nato-effectively-declaring-war-on-russia/

 

And now we are back to the question : 'Who started this?' Putin won't dare, otherwise he will be swept away from the surface of this planet.

[Spekulatius]

18 minutes ago, Luke said:

https://asiatimes.com/2024/09/biden-nato-effectively-declaring-war-on-russia/

Thats an opinion piece, nothing more nothing less.

 

If what he states is true, then Iran and North Korea also have declared war.

 

All nonsense.

Edited Saturday at 04:19 PM by Spekulatius

[UK]

I am not sure Der Spegiel is serious source, but: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3906009-putin-consults-with-shamans-over-war-media.html

 

 

[Spekulatius]

10 hours ago, UK said:

I am not sure Der Spegiel is serious source, but: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3906009-putin-consults-with-shamans-over-war-media.html

 

 

Der Spiegel is legit, but I think the article in question was more or less from a freelance guest writer.

Edited Monday at 10:49 PM by Spekulatius

[UK]

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-17/ukraine-russia-ceasefire-kyiv-s-allies-start-to-look-at-how-it-could-work?srnd=homepage-europe

 

Ukrainians are strongly opposed to any territorial concessions, with 55% of respondents rejecting the idea in a poll released by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology in July. However, the number of those categorically against giving up land drops to 38% if Kyiv is granted NATO and European Union membership as part of the deal.