Edvinas
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People who for too long claimed the safe haven status of the dollar and US Treasuries is unshakeable because of lack of alternatives might want to start thinking about what happens to the global economy if trust in the US's status as a safe haven collapses before useable alternatives emerge
REPORTER: Powell says he won't leave even if you ask him to
TRUMP: Oh, he'll leave. If I ask him to he'll be out of there ... I'm not happy with him. If I want him out, he'll be out of there real fast. Believe me.
REPORTER: Are you trying to remove him?
TRUMP: Yeah, next question.
TRUMP: Oh, he'll leave. If I ask him to he'll be out of there ... I'm not happy with him. If I want him out, he'll be out of there real fast. Believe me.
REPORTER: Are you trying to remove him?
TRUMP: Yeah, next question.
April 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
People who for too long claimed the safe haven status of the dollar and US Treasuries is unshakeable because of lack of alternatives might want to start thinking about what happens to the global economy if trust in the US's status as a safe haven collapses before useable alternatives emerge
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The US will lose leverage over Ukraine and Europe without gaining any leverage over Russia or China
🇺🇸 With what consequences for the Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Europe?
And Russia 🇷🇺?
And Russia 🇷🇺?
President Donald Trump will walk away from trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs that a deal can be done, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said reut.rs/4ilTG0Q
April 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The US will lose leverage over Ukraine and Europe without gaining any leverage over Russia or China
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We need to unleash private investment for defence as we recently made clear in our Communication on EU Savings and Investments Union.
The €33 trillion of untapped financial resources in🇪🇺, mentioned by Enrico Letta in his report, should also benefit the European defence industry.
The €33 trillion of untapped financial resources in🇪🇺, mentioned by Enrico Letta in his report, should also benefit the European defence industry.
April 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
We need to unleash private investment for defence as we recently made clear in our Communication on EU Savings and Investments Union.
The €33 trillion of untapped financial resources in🇪🇺, mentioned by Enrico Letta in his report, should also benefit the European defence industry.
The €33 trillion of untapped financial resources in🇪🇺, mentioned by Enrico Letta in his report, should also benefit the European defence industry.
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In case anyone had doubts abut the relationship Moscow thinks it’s building with Washington, this is from the website of Russia’s SVR (foreign intelligence service):
April 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
In case anyone had doubts abut the relationship Moscow thinks it’s building with Washington, this is from the website of Russia’s SVR (foreign intelligence service):
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Why pointing out a problem is a good thing - A Thread!
Now 1 000s of mouth breathers will scream bloody murder about the upcoming end of the world.
Being one of said 200 military experts (officers is the word), here is my a bit more relaxed opinion.
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Now 1 000s of mouth breathers will scream bloody murder about the upcoming end of the world.
Being one of said 200 military experts (officers is the word), here is my a bit more relaxed opinion.
1/12
🚫🪖 Negotiations of "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine have now collapsed, — Kallas
‼️ ~200 military experts from 30 countries are working on creating a strategy to protect Ukraine. However, due to differences in approaches of different countries, they cannot agree on a common strategy.
‼️ ~200 military experts from 30 countries are working on creating a strategy to protect Ukraine. However, due to differences in approaches of different countries, they cannot agree on a common strategy.
April 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Why pointing out a problem is a good thing - A Thread!
Now 1 000s of mouth breathers will scream bloody murder about the upcoming end of the world.
Being one of said 200 military experts (officers is the word), here is my a bit more relaxed opinion.
1/12
Now 1 000s of mouth breathers will scream bloody murder about the upcoming end of the world.
Being one of said 200 military experts (officers is the word), here is my a bit more relaxed opinion.
1/12
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🇪🇺🇺🇸 The EU plans to cut purchases of US LNG to reduce overall import costs, - Politico
❗️The move is a blow to White House's demands that "an end to the trade war is conditioned on large EU purchases of energy resources" worth up to $350 billion.
❗️The move is a blow to White House's demands that "an end to the trade war is conditioned on large EU purchases of energy resources" worth up to $350 billion.
April 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🇪🇺🇺🇸 The EU plans to cut purchases of US LNG to reduce overall import costs, - Politico
❗️The move is a blow to White House's demands that "an end to the trade war is conditioned on large EU purchases of energy resources" worth up to $350 billion.
❗️The move is a blow to White House's demands that "an end to the trade war is conditioned on large EU purchases of energy resources" worth up to $350 billion.
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Today, EU countries backed our proposal to impose trade countermeasures on the United States, in response to unjustified steel and aluminium tariffs.
Duties will apply from 15 April.
They can be lifted at any time, should a fair and balanced negotiated solution be found.
europa.eu/!xDcp9C
Duties will apply from 15 April.
They can be lifted at any time, should a fair and balanced negotiated solution be found.
europa.eu/!xDcp9C
April 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today, EU countries backed our proposal to impose trade countermeasures on the United States, in response to unjustified steel and aluminium tariffs.
Duties will apply from 15 April.
They can be lifted at any time, should a fair and balanced negotiated solution be found.
europa.eu/!xDcp9C
Duties will apply from 15 April.
They can be lifted at any time, should a fair and balanced negotiated solution be found.
europa.eu/!xDcp9C
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On a positive note, at least Russia is in the passenger seat of the car that Trump decided to drive off a cliff.
Oil prices are now over 30% below what was needed for their 2025 budget and they blew through all their financial loopholes in 2024.
Oil prices are now over 30% below what was needed for their 2025 budget and they blew through all their financial loopholes in 2024.
April 9, 2025 at 5:38 AM
On a positive note, at least Russia is in the passenger seat of the car that Trump decided to drive off a cliff.
Oil prices are now over 30% below what was needed for their 2025 budget and they blew through all their financial loopholes in 2024.
Oil prices are now over 30% below what was needed for their 2025 budget and they blew through all their financial loopholes in 2024.
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The power of trade at a glance ↓
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April 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The power of trade at a glance ↓
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These desperate cannibals are already storming Ukrainian positions on electric scooters…
I can’t even. I just can’t…
I can’t even. I just can’t…
April 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
These desperate cannibals are already storming Ukrainian positions on electric scooters…
I can’t even. I just can’t…
I can’t even. I just can’t…
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Yesterday Trump made EU into the center of the world, and Ursula now is the President of the entire World.
EU is at the heart a Trade Organisation like no other, the entire world trades to our tune.
And now we are grabbing even more financial trade power.
US self-immolated yesterday.
EU is at the heart a Trade Organisation like no other, the entire world trades to our tune.
And now we are grabbing even more financial trade power.
US self-immolated yesterday.
BREAKING: “Europe has everything it needs to make it through the storm. We are in this together. If you take on one of us, you take on all of us”
Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission 👏
Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission 👏
April 3, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Yesterday Trump made EU into the center of the world, and Ursula now is the President of the entire World.
EU is at the heart a Trade Organisation like no other, the entire world trades to our tune.
And now we are grabbing even more financial trade power.
US self-immolated yesterday.
EU is at the heart a Trade Organisation like no other, the entire world trades to our tune.
And now we are grabbing even more financial trade power.
US self-immolated yesterday.
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According to the EU Food Regulations, US beef and chicken are not even considered to be for human consumtion.
It is banned in EU to save the population from pesticides, hormones and diseases.
Produce edible products would be my advice.
It is banned in EU to save the population from pesticides, hormones and diseases.
Produce edible products would be my advice.
Lutnick: "European Union won't take chicken from America ... they hate our beef because our beef is beautiful and theirs is weak."
April 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
According to the EU Food Regulations, US beef and chicken are not even considered to be for human consumtion.
It is banned in EU to save the population from pesticides, hormones and diseases.
Produce edible products would be my advice.
It is banned in EU to save the population from pesticides, hormones and diseases.
Produce edible products would be my advice.
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Dear UK, we did that already.
It is called ReArm Europe, and you in the UK opted out of said Fund.
Not being snippy here, but could someone please talk sense into Starmer please.
It is called ReArm Europe, and you in the UK opted out of said Fund.
Not being snippy here, but could someone please talk sense into Starmer please.
🇬🇧🇪🇺 Britain has proposed that European countries create a joint center for purchasing military equipment, stockpiling it, financing rearmament, — FT
❗️UK wants to create a fund for “coalition of the willing”. The size of the fund could be between €750 billion - €1 trillion.
❗️UK wants to create a fund for “coalition of the willing”. The size of the fund could be between €750 billion - €1 trillion.
April 3, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Dear UK, we did that already.
It is called ReArm Europe, and you in the UK opted out of said Fund.
Not being snippy here, but could someone please talk sense into Starmer please.
It is called ReArm Europe, and you in the UK opted out of said Fund.
Not being snippy here, but could someone please talk sense into Starmer please.
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This creates so many jokes in my head...
FAFO gets an entirely new meaning.
FAFO gets an entirely new meaning.
🇺🇸❌🇨🇳 The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, - AP
April 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This creates so many jokes in my head...
FAFO gets an entirely new meaning.
FAFO gets an entirely new meaning.
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Ursula is out and about nibbling on things again.
I hope we will soon see more applications to become member states in the near future.
Expansion is after all negotiable with EU 😉
I hope we will soon see more applications to become member states in the near future.
Expansion is after all negotiable with EU 😉
Good discussions with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
We’re expanding our cooperation like never before:
Transport, critical raw materials, digital, energy and climate protection.
Everything we need to grow and prosper together.
We’re expanding our cooperation like never before:
Transport, critical raw materials, digital, energy and climate protection.
Everything we need to grow and prosper together.
April 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Ursula is out and about nibbling on things again.
I hope we will soon see more applications to become member states in the near future.
Expansion is after all negotiable with EU 😉
I hope we will soon see more applications to become member states in the near future.
Expansion is after all negotiable with EU 😉
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If you are a US service member.
This is what your President thinks about you, not even worthy to honour.
I find this appaling, and know that all European soldiers honour your fallen.
We held a silent minute for them at my command.
This is what your President thinks about you, not even worthy to honour.
I find this appaling, and know that all European soldiers honour your fallen.
We held a silent minute for them at my command.
April 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
If you are a US service member.
This is what your President thinks about you, not even worthy to honour.
I find this appaling, and know that all European soldiers honour your fallen.
We held a silent minute for them at my command.
This is what your President thinks about you, not even worthy to honour.
I find this appaling, and know that all European soldiers honour your fallen.
We held a silent minute for them at my command.
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EU vs US Eggs - A Brief Thread!
While debating why US can't sell eggs to Europe the discussion arose upon what the US washes their eggs with.
So, me being me, I buggered the European Food Safety Agency, and me being me, got an extremely speedy answer.
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While debating why US can't sell eggs to Europe the discussion arose upon what the US washes their eggs with.
So, me being me, I buggered the European Food Safety Agency, and me being me, got an extremely speedy answer.
1/2
April 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
EU vs US Eggs - A Brief Thread!
While debating why US can't sell eggs to Europe the discussion arose upon what the US washes their eggs with.
So, me being me, I buggered the European Food Safety Agency, and me being me, got an extremely speedy answer.
1/2
While debating why US can't sell eggs to Europe the discussion arose upon what the US washes their eggs with.
So, me being me, I buggered the European Food Safety Agency, and me being me, got an extremely speedy answer.
1/2
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Essence & Trade War - A Thread!
One of the most hilarious ideas I heard lofted here in EU is to ban all Food Essences produced in the US over Food Safety concerns.
This sounds reasonable enough, and it doesn't sound targeted.
Let me introduce the Coca-Cola Company!
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One of the most hilarious ideas I heard lofted here in EU is to ban all Food Essences produced in the US over Food Safety concerns.
This sounds reasonable enough, and it doesn't sound targeted.
Let me introduce the Coca-Cola Company!
1/13
April 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Essence & Trade War - A Thread!
One of the most hilarious ideas I heard lofted here in EU is to ban all Food Essences produced in the US over Food Safety concerns.
This sounds reasonable enough, and it doesn't sound targeted.
Let me introduce the Coca-Cola Company!
1/13
One of the most hilarious ideas I heard lofted here in EU is to ban all Food Essences produced in the US over Food Safety concerns.
This sounds reasonable enough, and it doesn't sound targeted.
Let me introduce the Coca-Cola Company!
1/13
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President Zurabishvili addressed a rally on March 31, declaring that resistance must “take on a political format," announcing the creation of the “Platform of Resistance” with the participation of the pro-European political spectrum to achieve new elections and the release of political prisoners.
Tens of Thousands Rally in Tbilisi as President Zurabishvili Calls for “Platform of Resistance” - Civil Georgia
On March 31, the anniversary of Georgia's 1991 independence referendum, thousands of demonstrators g
civil.ge
April 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
President Zurabishvili addressed a rally on March 31, declaring that resistance must “take on a political format," announcing the creation of the “Platform of Resistance” with the participation of the pro-European political spectrum to achieve new elections and the release of political prisoners.
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In his Telegram, Medvedev said that Russian missiles are the best cure for Russophobia:
"A significant part of European politicians fell ill with Russomania…in an acute form.The best therapeutic effect was observed during the combined use of strong sedatives such as Kalibr,Iskander&Oreshnik”
"A significant part of European politicians fell ill with Russomania…in an acute form.The best therapeutic effect was observed during the combined use of strong sedatives such as Kalibr,Iskander&Oreshnik”
March 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In his Telegram, Medvedev said that Russian missiles are the best cure for Russophobia:
"A significant part of European politicians fell ill with Russomania…in an acute form.The best therapeutic effect was observed during the combined use of strong sedatives such as Kalibr,Iskander&Oreshnik”
"A significant part of European politicians fell ill with Russomania…in an acute form.The best therapeutic effect was observed during the combined use of strong sedatives such as Kalibr,Iskander&Oreshnik”
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🇬🇪Vakhtang Gomelauri — sanctioned for torture, corruption, and brutal crackdowns — is not just any official.
He’s Bidzina Ivanishvili’s former bodyguard and one of Europe’s most notorious law enforcers.
Sanctioned by 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇩🇪🇺🇦🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪
So why is Italy’s ambassador smiling, recognising, and shaking his hand?
He’s Bidzina Ivanishvili’s former bodyguard and one of Europe’s most notorious law enforcers.
Sanctioned by 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇩🇪🇺🇦🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪
So why is Italy’s ambassador smiling, recognising, and shaking his hand?
March 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🇬🇪Vakhtang Gomelauri — sanctioned for torture, corruption, and brutal crackdowns — is not just any official.
He’s Bidzina Ivanishvili’s former bodyguard and one of Europe’s most notorious law enforcers.
Sanctioned by 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇩🇪🇺🇦🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪
So why is Italy’s ambassador smiling, recognising, and shaking his hand?
He’s Bidzina Ivanishvili’s former bodyguard and one of Europe’s most notorious law enforcers.
Sanctioned by 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇩🇪🇺🇦🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪
So why is Italy’s ambassador smiling, recognising, and shaking his hand?
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🇺🇸❓Asked by a reporter if he believed that the Kremlin was stalling, Trump said:
"Russia wants to see an end. But it could be that they’re dragging their feet. I’ve done it over the years (!)"
"Russia wants to see an end. But it could be that they’re dragging their feet. I’ve done it over the years (!)"
March 26, 2025 at 7:49 AM
🇺🇸❓Asked by a reporter if he believed that the Kremlin was stalling, Trump said:
"Russia wants to see an end. But it could be that they’re dragging their feet. I’ve done it over the years (!)"
"Russia wants to see an end. But it could be that they’re dragging their feet. I’ve done it over the years (!)"
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The so-called Supreme Court of the Russian-occupied Donetsk region has sentenced Georgian fighter in Ukraine, Nadim Khmaladze, in absentia to 14 years in prison in a strict regime colony.
March 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The so-called Supreme Court of the Russian-occupied Donetsk region has sentenced Georgian fighter in Ukraine, Nadim Khmaladze, in absentia to 14 years in prison in a strict regime colony.
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In 2008, the toilet army invaded Georgia 🇬🇪, stealing everything in sight, even toilets, with their tanks. We remember.
March 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
In 2008, the toilet army invaded Georgia 🇬🇪, stealing everything in sight, even toilets, with their tanks. We remember.
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You will have noticed that Nigel Farage was not in the Commons chamber for #PMQ's yesterday. With his party in crisis, the local elections imminent and candidates stepping down for misdemeanours left, right and centre, he has, of course, gone to the US again.
leftfootforward.org/2025/03/nige...
leftfootforward.org/2025/03/nige...
Nigel Farage misses PMQs to headline Trump fundraiser in Florida
Farage has travelled to the US every month since the general election.
leftfootforward.org
March 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
You will have noticed that Nigel Farage was not in the Commons chamber for #PMQ's yesterday. With his party in crisis, the local elections imminent and candidates stepping down for misdemeanours left, right and centre, he has, of course, gone to the US again.
leftfootforward.org/2025/03/nige...
leftfootforward.org/2025/03/nige...