AP: Russia's economy is growing despite Western pressure
After more than two years of the special operation in Ukraine, little has changed economically for most Russians. And this despite large-scale sanctions that have seriously limited Moscow’s trade with Europe, the United… pic.twitter.com/6HPQ1aUAQv
— M e d i a s e t * S * (@MediasetS1) March 12, 2024
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An interesting graph from Sky News today shows how as soon as sanctions against Russia were implemented, car exports from the UK to Russia were halted.
Funnily enough, car exports from the UK to neighbouring Azerbaijan skyrocketed soon after.
I wonder what could be the reason… pic.twitter.com/JhUoY7cD2f
— Longview Economics (@Lvieweconomics) March 12, 2024
Biden asks US Congress for $1.5 billion to "contain Russia"
IN WASHINGTON SPECIFIED THAT A PART OF THAT AMOUNT WILL GO TO STRENGTHENING THE "RESISTANCE OF US ALLIES"
The White House is demanding that Congress finally approve its request for $61.4 billion in aid to Ukraine.… pic.twitter.com/p3cftbmJBg
— M e d i a s e t * S * (@MediasetS1) March 12, 2024
Kyiv cannot defeat Russia – Hungarian Foreign Minister
Ukraine is not able to win the current conflict against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó said in an interview with The Washington Times.
“We are confident that Ukraine will not be able to win this war… pic.twitter.com/zhMFO53GZm
— M e d i a s e t * S * (@MediasetS1) March 12, 2024