❗️"Russia is not seeking a political solution. Russia is striving for war," stated Latvian President Rinkēvičs in an interview with Ukrainian media.
Key points:
— Russia is currently mobilizing its economy and resources. Allies of Ukraine should not take this matter lightly;
— NATO member countries have been unable to provide Ukraine with everything necessary for this year to be a turning point in the war. Moreover, there will be increased debate in many countries regarding this issue (whether to increase aid to Ukraine, maintain it at the same level, or decrease it);
"No one should pressure Ukraine into a political discussion with Russia if we observe that the Russian Federation is not prepared for it."
The imposition of oil sanctions against Russia is increasingly posing challenges for the Kremlin due to the limitations of non-dollar currency payments. Currently, there is no resolution in sight, significantly impeding oil sales to Asia, reports Reuters.
The conversion issue became critical when, in July 2023, India, the largest purchaser of Russian crude oil, demanded payment in rupees. This nearly halted trade with the Russian Federation.
"Russian oil suppliers are unable to execute deals in Indian rupees due to unofficial directives from the Russian central bank, which refuses to accept this currency," the publication states.
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation reportedly declines revenue in non-convertible currencies with minimal value beyond India.
A temporary solution involved payment for shipments using a mix of Chinese yuan, Hong Kong dollars as an intermediary currency for yuan, and the UAE dirham, which is tied to the dollar.
The report highlights persistent difficulties in identifying a viable alternative to the dollar, affecting buyers in Africa, China, and Türkiye—major purchasers of Russian oil.
In depth story. I posted this from Telegram last week.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1839325/russian-military-plant-explosion-video-ukraine-war
Gotta be pretty cold to do this
https://t.me/WarriorsUkrainian/15443
Daily losses
Imagine what they are thinking after the tank ahead disintegrates.
Abigail is a hero.
USS Eisenhower moves to within striking distance of Iran
All emergency call centers in Israel are under cyber attack.
Palestinian education
https://t.me/NewsWorld_23/2557
Who wore it better? The one on the right!
Biden is nobody's dummy.
https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/president-biden-seizes-on-donald-trumps-big-gaffe/53359/
If you didn't pay attention in school it's easier to deny climate science and vaccines than to admit you are too stupid to understand them.
https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/the-maga-agenda-of-denialism/53348/
Another round of charges coming. These are about the fake electors.
That's what happens when you attempt a coup but are too stupid to pull it off.
Good morning. I finally figured out this brace. It's a torture device. After the surgery my fingers were wrapped at a 45 degree angle to minimize strain on the repaired tendons. This brace holds them at a 15 degree angle. Almost straight. I woke up about 2AM in agony. Had to resort to a shot of brandy and 1½ Norco. Then slept until 10.
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian fascist invaders.
I am a 71 year old Covid hermit who
lives on 10 acres in a sparsely populated area of the Ozarks. I heat with wood that is leftover by the lumber industry. When cutting oak for lumber only the trunk is used.
The largest town is population 2992. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.