#Dugin’s Eurasianist theories have been used to justify #Russia’s #wars, interference in Western politics, and violent #geopolitical strategies. But I guess normalizing Russian #imperialism and #fascism is just the next step in restoring trade relations and lifting #sanctions.
16/17
Re: Euroclear. “In 2023 alone, Euroclear made 4.4 billion euros in interest before tax from investing the cash generated by Russia’s immobilized assets.”
Excerpt From
Punishing Putin
Stephanie Baker
#russia #ukraine #eu #sanctions #euroclear
[Meduza]: Zelensky says Kremlin envoy’s trip to Washington this week is part of Moscow’s push to unfreeze Russian assets
bne IntelliNews – Serbia hit hardest in Balkans by Trump tariff war https://www.byteseu.com/893554/ #bne #BusinessNewEurope #Sanctions #Serbia #tariffs #trade #trump #US
Seoul pledges $100M to Ukraine, cites North Korea-Russia ties as regional threat https://www.byteseu.com/893518/ #Conflicts #ForeignRelations #MilitaryAffairs #NorthKorea #Sanctions #WMD
"I’ve said before that Trump does not think of policy the way most of us do, operating instead like a low-level mob boss running a protection racket. Unfortunately, a bunch of rubes decided to give him another bite at the apple, and now the entire global economy has to pay up."
~ Marlon Weems
#Trump #tariffs #mob #MobBoss #sanctions #extortion #bullying #stupidity #incompetence
/6
"The only legible purpose of the tariffs is for Trump to arrogate more power to himself: so that nations and corporate leaders and labor unions come begging him for relief, and so that he can shake them down."
~ Brian Beutler
#Trump #tariffs #mob #MobBoss #sanctions #extortion #bullying #stupidity #incompetence #Putin #PutinsPoodle
/5
“Vladimir Putin bet his life that American voters would be weak and decadent enough to return Donald Trump to the presidency. He was right. …
We have a deeply stupid government—from our economically illiterate president to our craven and foolish secretary of state," (continued in /4)
~ Jonathan V. Last
#Trump #tariffs #mob #MobBoss #sanctions #extortion #bullying #stupidity #incompetence #Putin #PutinsPoodle
/3
"Trump’s son Eric appeared to confirm that the tariffs are a shakedown when he posted: 'I wouldn’t want to be the last country that tries to negotiate a trade deal with [Trump]. The first to negotiate will win—the last will absolutely lose. I have seen this movie my entire life.…'”
~ Heather Cox Richardson
#Trump #tariffs #mob #MobBoss #sanctions #extortion #bullying
/2
"It is not at all surprising that Trump sees the appeal in sanctions. It is no different from a mob boss moving into town and sending his thugs to every business on Main Street, roughing up the proprietors and asking for protection money so they don’t get pushed out of business. … It’s a mentality fit for someone repeatedly linked to organized crime."
~ David Dayen
#Trump #tariffs #mob #MobBoss #sanctions #extortion #bullying
/1
https://prospect.org/economy/2025-04-03-theyre-not-tariffs-theyre-sanctions/
https://www.europesays.com/1968778/ Spain’s imports of Venezuelan oil rise as US sanctions deadline approaches #PDVSA #PresidentDonaldTrump #sanctions #spain #Venezuela #VenezuelanPresident
ICYMI: U.S. Lawmakers Propose New Sanctions to Deter Russian Interference in Ukraine Peace Negotiations https://www.rainsmediaradio.com/2025/04/us-lawmakers-propose-new-sanctions-to.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon Follow, Like & Share #USLawmakers #Sanctions #RussiaUkraine #PeaceNegotiations #DiplomaticEfforts
BOSNIA
Germany & Austria Ban Dodik Over Secession Threat
Both countries bar Bosnian Serb leader Dodik from entry, citing regional security concerns.
Ministers say Dodik’s actions jeopardize Bosnia’s EU future.
none of the separate countries have economies that rival USA, BUT THAT’S WHY #EuropeanUnion EXISTS. put them all together and they do rival the “largest” economy in the world.
the #Boycott is happening because the EU left have been working on this for months.
for the #Divest, Macron literally said, stop all investments for the next month. that would tank Wall Street even further.
and #Sanctions? EU been itching to sanction USA tech oligarchs. tis the excuse they been waiting for. /
If you want to know how good #US #sanctions against #Iran work:
https://youtu.be/9NpgzsTrW78?feature=shared
(The short answer is: pretty much not at all)
Ukrainian foreign minister to urge NATO allies to strengthen sanctions on Russia https://www.byteseu.com/890954/ #AndriiSybiha #Conflicts #Russia #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #RussianInvasionOfUkraine #RussoUkrainianWar #Sanctions #Ukraine
bne IntelliNews – Serbia hit hardest in Balkans by Trump tariff war https://www.byteseu.com/890307/ #bne #BusinessNewEurope #Sanctions #Serbia #tariffs #trade #trump #US
Apple & Google Caught in VPN Scandal: Are Your Private Browsing Apps Safe?
#Apple #Google #VPN #Cybersecurity #PrivacyConcerns #DataSecurity #TechRegulations #Sanctions #BigTech #InvestorRisks #TechStocks #USChinaRelations #AppStore #GooglePlay #OnlinePrivacy
U.S. Lawmakers Propose New Sanctions to Deter Russian Interference in Ukraine Peace Negotiations https://www.rainsmediaradio.com/2025/04/us-lawmakers-propose-new-sanctions-to.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon Follow, Like & Share #Ukraine #Russia #Sanctions #PeaceNegotiations #Diplomacy
