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If sanctions on Russian oil have been lifted because of the war in the Middle East, will the U.S. sanctions be reimposed now that there is a ceasefire? I think that an answer to this question will expose the reason for lifting sanctions in the first place. We just need to wait and see.
In my view, Russia played the Americans again – played the President of the United States. The Russians lied about the role their oil supplies played in keeping oil markets stable. If the U.S. reimposes sanctions, that would be fair. But if it doesn’t…
We heard that Russia wanted Americans to buy certain energy assets in Europe belonging to Lukoil. I ask myself, “If I want to sell sanctioned energy assets, what do I do?” I come up with a scheme to lift sanctions. How else could I sell it?
From an interview with Rai Radio 1 (3/3).
Simon Arnell retweeted
A tough day for anyone trying to work out where the real news ends and the April Fools begin
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Tell me again about how Russia is serious about negotiating a peace deal when they throw out demands like this
Russia wants to reset Finland's NATO membership - Lavrov addressed his words directly to Finland’s FM Valtonen.
Russia’s demands for "security" apply not only to Ukraine but also elsewhere in Europe and the NATO defence alliance, as well as to Finland and Sweden, by seeking to reset Finland's and Sweden's recent NATO memberships and demanding a return to the situation of 1997.
By @ArjaPaananen
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Simon Arnell retweeted
Repost to join us in celebrating our Ally 🇫🇮 Finland on their Independence Day!
#WeAreNATO 🤝@FinlandatNATO
ALT A military police officer from the Karelia Air Command’s Security Unit training in the snowy woods. Photo by: Karjalan lennosto/viestintävarusmies Tiihonen
Simon Arnell retweeted
Can't think of another example of a global power so demonstratively burning its assets and destroying its influence, in a single document
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Trump’s “Ukraine” plan is not a peace plan. Like all his plans it is a grossly 1-sided pact cooked up with a strong man (with commercial deals on the side). It betrays Ukraine, the Western alliance and our most fundamental values. When are we going to admit what is happening?
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Today in Ukraine is Dignity and Freedom Day. It commemorates the beginning of the Orange Revolution of 2004 and the Revolution of Dignity of 2013, when millions of Ukrainians took to protests to defend the right of the people to determine their own future. Some – at the cost of their own lives.
Today, amid Russia’s full-scale war, Ukrainians continue to protect the same values, at the core of which are dignity and freedom, courage, responsibility, human rights, and democracy.
This day reminds us of the power of unity and solidarity. Moscow has tried for centuries to suppress Ukraine’s will, yet Ukrainians have always risen again to defend their dignity and freedom.
We honour the contributions of generations of Ukrainians who defended the right to live in a free country. And we remember those who gave their lives for this cause.
Today we thank everyone who has defended and continues to defend a free, European future for Ukraine.
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This is the Ukrainian answer the Putin-Witkoff demand that Ukraine capitulate: A resounding no. Ain’t gonna happen. Take that 28 point plan that was drafted in the Kremlin and throw it in the trash.
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Ukraine can count on us. Together with @EmmanuelMacron and @Keir_Starmer, I reaffirmed our full support to @ZelenskyyUa. We will coordinate closely with Europe and the US, whose commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty we welcome. The contact line must remain the basis for any talks.
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This is not a peace plan for Ukraine
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Simon Arnell retweeted
All the decisions concerning Poland will be taken by Poles. Nothing about us without us. When it comes to peace, all the negotiations should include Ukraine. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.
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Putin was in danger of failing in his Ukraine war. Now the US peace plan gives him everything he wants — even the parts of the Donbas his troops were incapable of winning. Ukraine, the injured party in this war, gets absolutely zero.
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Putin only responds to strength. The support we give to Ukraine provides the strength to achieve that peace. Ukraine, Britain, Europe and the US all agree.
A bad peace deal with Russia will cause damage far beyond Ukraine 👇
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After being treated to listening to @DAlperovitch’s views #geopolitics on the closing panel at @CYBERUKevents, excited to begin reading his new book this evening.
ALT A photograph of Dmitri Alperovitch’s latest release “World on the brink”
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