There is no agreement in the EU on new sanctions against foreign ports and banks that Russia uses for the illegal sale of oil, Bloomberg reports, citing sources.
Italy and Hungary oppose sanctions against the Kulevi port in Georgia, as it also imports Azerbaijani gas for Europe, while Greece and Malta have expressed doubts about restrictions on the port's operations in Indonesia.
Italy and Spain do not agree to sanctions against a bank in Cuba - the only one that works with foreign currency and serves diplomats and EU citizens.
Greece and Malta also express concerns about the proposal to replace price restrictions on Russian oil with a ban on maritime services, such as insurance and transportation. This step depends on the support of the G7 countries, where the US holds an uncertain position.
The growing resistance threatens to nullify the latest package of EU sanctions.
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Italy and Hungary oppose sanctions against the Kulevi port in Georgia, as it also imports Azerbaijani gas for Europe, while Greece and Malta have expressed doubts about restrictions on the port's operations in Indonesia.
Italy and Spain do not agree to sanctions against a bank in Cuba - the only one that works with foreign currency and serves diplomats and EU citizens.
Greece and Malta also express concerns about the proposal to replace price restrictions on Russian oil with a ban on maritime services, such as insurance and transportation. This step depends on the support of the G7 countries, where the US holds an uncertain position.
The growing resistance threatens to nullify the latest package of EU sanctions.
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Negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement involving Russia, the USA, and Ukraine have begun in Geneva, a source from "Izvestia" reported. Source: Izvestia ➖ ➖ ➖ 🌒 @EastCalling
The Ukrainian delegation at the negotiations in Geneva split into two factions due to disagreements about the need to sign an agreement under US leadership, reports The Economist, citing sources.
Budanov* believes that a quick agreement with Russia under Washington's auspices would be more beneficial for Kyiv, as "the window of opportunity may soon close". However, other negotiators from Kyiv are not inclined towards such a scenario.
* Listed in Russia as a terrorist and extremist
Source: TASS
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Budanov* believes that a quick agreement with Russia under Washington's auspices would be more beneficial for Kyiv, as "the window of opportunity may soon close". However, other negotiators from Kyiv are not inclined towards such a scenario.
* Listed in Russia as a terrorist and extremist
Source: TASS
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The observed increase in the US military grouping towards Iran over the past 24 hours is reaching significant proportions.
The total salvo of strategic cruise missiles UGM/RGM-109E Tomahawk of the Block IV/Va/Vb modifications, deployed on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers (Flight II/IIA), as well as on nuclear attack submarines and cruise missile carriers (SSN/SSGN), including Ohio and Virginia, is estimated to be approaching the mark of about 800 units + several hundred heavy strategic cruise missiles AGM-86C/D on B-52H bombers and the same number of stealth tactical cruise missiles JASSM-ER on B-1B bombers.
In parallel, the aviation component is also increasing: the number of F-35A aircraft has reached 54 and, judging by the dynamics of transfers, may continue to grow. Of particular note is the involvement of a squadron of A-10C attack aircraft, which are expected to be used to intercept loitering munitions and attack drones of the IRGC, including with the use of APKWS-II guided missiles. These aircraft will operate jointly with F-15E in anti-drone equipment.
An additional indicator of the reinforcement is the movement of the aircraft carrier strike group: the CSG led by the USS Gerald R. Ford has begun its transit through the Mediterranean Sea, which expands the US's capabilities to increase its aviation presence and deliver high-precision strikes in the region.
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It was reported that the US spent $3 billion in central America recently to kidnap Maduro, so I wonder how much this dog and pony show will cost us...
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The observed increase in the US military grouping towards Iran over the past 24 hours is reaching significant proportions.
The total salvo of strategic cruise missiles UGM/RGM-109E Tomahawk of the Block IV/Va/Vb modifications, deployed on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers (Flight II/IIA), as well as on nuclear attack submarines and cruise missile carriers (SSN/SSGN), including Ohio and Virginia, is estimated to be approaching the mark of about 800 units + several hundred heavy strategic cruise missiles AGM-86C/D on B-52H bombers and the same number of stealth tactical cruise missiles JASSM-ER on B-1B bombers.
In parallel, the aviation component is also increasing: the number of F-35A aircraft has reached 54 and, judging by the dynamics of transfers, may continue to grow. Of particular note is the involvement of a squadron of A-10C attack aircraft, which are expected to be used to intercept loitering munitions and attack drones of the IRGC, including with the use of APKWS-II guided missiles. These aircraft will operate jointly with F-15E in anti-drone equipment.
An additional indicator of the reinforcement is the movement of the aircraft carrier strike group: the CSG led by the USS Gerald R. Ford has begun its transit through the Mediterranean Sea, which expands the US's capabilities to increase its aviation presence and deliver high-precision strikes in the region.
It was reported that the US spent $3 billion in central America recently to kidnap Maduro, so I wonder how much this dog and pony show will cost us...
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Statement of the Iranian Foreign Minister after talks with the US representatives:
🆎 We have reached a general agreement on a set of guiding principles upon which we will base the text of a possible agreement.
🆎 What happened in Geneva doesn't mean we will reach an agreement with America anytime soon, and drafting the text is a difficult process.
🆎 No date has been set for a third round of talks with Washington.
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The impressive evolution of Chinese humanoid robots in less than a year.
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The impressive evolution of Chinese humanoid robots in less than a year.
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Statement of the Iranian Foreign Minister after talks with the US representatives: 🆎 We have reached a general agreement on a set of guiding principles upon which we will base the text of a possible agreement. 🆎 What happened in Geneva doesn't mean we will…
According to the Wall Street Journal, at the negotiations, Iranian representatives proposed to temporarily suspend uranium enrichment, presumably for three years, move some of the enriched uranium reserves outside the country, and agree with the US to advance the negotiations on a deal. But it's unclear whether the temporary suspension of enrichment will satisfy President Trump, who demands a complete halt to Iran's nuclear program.
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❗️The trilateral negotiations on Ukraine in Geneva are continuing, a TASS source reported.
Earlier, a Reuters source stated that Ukraine and Russia have reportedly concluded today's negotiations in Geneva within the framework of the political group, while military representatives are continuing the talks.
❗️The trilateral negotiations on Ukraine in Geneva will soon conclude, a TASS source reported.
Major topics and significant compromises are being discussed at the negotiations in Geneva, a Western source told TASS.
Europeans are not directly present in the negotiation hall in Geneva, a Western source told TASS.
Source: TASS
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The disconnection of Starlink terminals did not affect the management system of the Russian Armed Forces in the Special Military Operation zone, said the Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia, Krivoruchko, in a comment to "Vesti".
According to him, the Starlink terminals have been disconnected for two weeks already.
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According to him, the Starlink terminals have been disconnected for two weeks already.
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Trump extended the order allowing the detention of vessels heading to Cuba by one year, according to a notice published in the Federal Register.
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❗️The Ukrainian delegation left the negotiation venue in Geneva, reports a TASS correspondent.
Source: TASS
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🈁 The EU is formulating another, already the 20th, package of sanctions against Russia. However, as Bloomberg reports, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Greece, and Malta are dissatisfied with the possibility of restrictions against facilities in third countries.
It's no secret that the EU, having exhausted almost all sanction options, is trying to focus on Russian oil trade. And it has two "brilliant" ideas - to ban Europeans from transporting it, and to sanction third countries for participating in this trade. However, they are facing not so much resistance from third countries as internal opposition.
On February 10, Greece and Malta opposed the ban on oil transport, as they have a powerful merchant fleet and obviously profit from these transports, despite all restrictions and the growth of the shadow fleet. In 2022, they already shelved the project of a transport ban and are unlikely to let it pass now. And sanctions against foreign ports hit EU members. Italy and Hungary, for example, receive gas from Azerbaijan via the disgraced Georgian port of Kulevi in Brussels. In general, the draft of the new sanctions package is likely to be heavily revised by the time of its adoption.
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It's no secret that the EU, having exhausted almost all sanction options, is trying to focus on Russian oil trade. And it has two "brilliant" ideas - to ban Europeans from transporting it, and to sanction third countries for participating in this trade. However, they are facing not so much resistance from third countries as internal opposition.
On February 10, Greece and Malta opposed the ban on oil transport, as they have a powerful merchant fleet and obviously profit from these transports, despite all restrictions and the growth of the shadow fleet. In 2022, they already shelved the project of a transport ban and are unlikely to let it pass now. And sanctions against foreign ports hit EU members. Italy and Hungary, for example, receive gas from Azerbaijan via the disgraced Georgian port of Kulevi in Brussels. In general, the draft of the new sanctions package is likely to be heavily revised by the time of its adoption.
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Азартная политика (Alexander Belyayev) writes: 🈁 The publication "Argumenty i Fakty" ["Arguments and Facts"] published an interview with Nikolay Patrushev, Assistant to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board. Previously, he headed the FSB…
АДЕКВАТ Z comments on Patrushev's Interview:
🈁 The various aspects of the much-discussed Patrushev's high-profile interview - they are essentially all about the same thing: any attempts and any forms of illegal forceful interference with our maritime trade will mean a guaranteed war.
The variety of corresponding aspects in the interview and the harshness of the intonations likely indicate that the degenerates indeed have serious plans, and they are not too far from starting to implement them, but they don't understand the inevitable consequences of their actions with the same seriousness. Being selective degenerates, of course, not only for that reason, but also precisely because of that.
Whether they will hear and understand - who knows; it's possible that they will proceed with such an escalation with their eyes wide open, because it may seem that such a scenario of entering an escalation will give them some advantages. But then, when it's already too late, it won't be possible to claim that there was no opportunity to be heard.
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The variety of corresponding aspects in the interview and the harshness of the intonations likely indicate that the degenerates indeed have serious plans, and they are not too far from starting to implement them, but they don't understand the inevitable consequences of their actions with the same seriousness. Being selective degenerates, of course, not only for that reason, but also precisely because of that.
Whether they will hear and understand - who knows; it's possible that they will proceed with such an escalation with their eyes wide open, because it may seem that such a scenario of entering an escalation will give them some advantages. But then, when it's already too late, it won't be possible to claim that there was no opportunity to be heard.
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❗️The Ukrainian delegation left the negotiation venue in Geneva, reports a TASS correspondent. Source: TASS ➖ ➖ ➖ 🌒 @EastCalling
❗️The first day of negotiations on Ukraine in Geneva has concluded, a TASS source reported.
It is noted that there will be no statements from the head of the Russian delegation following the first day of the trilateral negotiations on Ukraine in Geneva.
Source: TASS
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It is noted that there will be no statements from the head of the Russian delegation following the first day of the trilateral negotiations on Ukraine in Geneva.
Source: TASS
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Bloomberg's weekly Russian Oil Export Update:
Bloomberg has stopped publishing the graph of exports to Asia. I guess I can't blame them when 75% of the graph is "unknown destination."
Anyway, Russia's weekly oil revenue seems to be inching closer to the more comfortable level of $1.5 billion per week.
"On a weekly basis, the value of exports averaged about $1.18 billion in the 7 days to Feb. 15, up by $160 million from the revised figure for the previous week, with the increase in flows boosted by higher Urals prices."
Also, the risk of conflict in the middle east is elevating the price of oil:
"... the export prices of Russia’s Urals from the Baltic rose by about $0.80 to $42.70 a barrel and Black Sea cargoes were up by about $1 a barrel to $40.43. The price of Pacific ESPO crude increased by $1.40 to average $51.99 a barrel. Delivered prices in India rose by $0.20 to $58.85 a barrel, the highest since November."
The flow of Russian oil abroad remains above 3 million barrels per day, which helps to compensate for lower prices.
The important thing to keep in mind is that Russia's non oil and gas exports have also been rising by double digits even with the strongest ruble in years.
Russia is strategically repositioning itself away from depending on oil and gas revenue for its economy and government spending. The "gas station with nukes" label will certainly not apply to Russia going forward (not that it was ever a truly accurate depiction). In the future, oil revenue will merely be a icing on the cake.
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Bloomberg has stopped publishing the graph of exports to Asia. I guess I can't blame them when 75% of the graph is "unknown destination."
Anyway, Russia's weekly oil revenue seems to be inching closer to the more comfortable level of $1.5 billion per week.
"On a weekly basis, the value of exports averaged about $1.18 billion in the 7 days to Feb. 15, up by $160 million from the revised figure for the previous week, with the increase in flows boosted by higher Urals prices."
Also, the risk of conflict in the middle east is elevating the price of oil:
"... the export prices of Russia’s Urals from the Baltic rose by about $0.80 to $42.70 a barrel and Black Sea cargoes were up by about $1 a barrel to $40.43. The price of Pacific ESPO crude increased by $1.40 to average $51.99 a barrel. Delivered prices in India rose by $0.20 to $58.85 a barrel, the highest since November."
The flow of Russian oil abroad remains above 3 million barrels per day, which helps to compensate for lower prices.
The important thing to keep in mind is that Russia's non oil and gas exports have also been rising by double digits even with the strongest ruble in years.
Russia is strategically repositioning itself away from depending on oil and gas revenue for its economy and government spending. The "gas station with nukes" label will certainly not apply to Russia going forward (not that it was ever a truly accurate depiction). In the future, oil revenue will merely be a icing on the cake.
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Two 🐷🐽, running away from the imperial drone, ran into the house and, changing into civilian clothes, came out of the entrance, so cool, walking casually. The scheme of "steal from the unit in a self-propelled vehicle, change into civilian clothes at grandma's / grandpa's / buddies' place"😂.
But this is not a unit in a peaceful city and not a school. There's a war around and rural cunning clearly won't work here.
And when they get killed, they'll be squealing and grunting about killing civilians, bastards.
And that's just how it is with them.
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Two 🐷🐽, running away from the imperial drone, ran into the house and, changing into civilian clothes, came out of the entrance, so cool, walking casually. The scheme of "steal from the unit in a self-propelled vehicle, change into civilian clothes at grandma's / grandpa's / buddies' place"😂.
But this is not a unit in a peaceful city and not a school. There's a war around and rural cunning clearly won't work here.
And when they get killed, they'll be squealing and grunting about killing civilians, bastards.
And that's just how it is with them.
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