In a strategic pivot, President Trump revealed a plan to channel U.S. weapons to Ukraine through NATO allies—who will pay 100% of the cost. As he explained in an NBC News interview: “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100%. … We are going to be sending Patriots to NATO…
Introduction In a world reshaping at an unprecedented pace—marked by digital revolutions, geopolitical friction, and shifting alliances—China and Russia’s deepening partnership stands out as one of the most consequential developments. Their “Dragon‑Bear” alliance, framed as a response to Western constraints, represents a bold attempt to redraw international power maps. 1. Shared Stories of Historical Victimhood…
🧭 Headline Overview A newly launched stablecoin, called A7A5, has transferred approximately US $9.3 billion in just four months—despite a modest market cap of just $156 million. Designed to circumvent Western sanctions, the ruble-pegged token is backed by deposits in Promsvyazbank, a Russian state-linked defense-sector bank currently under US, UK, and EU sanctions. 🏦 Background & Structure 💳…
1. Context & Summit Setting NATO’s 2025 Summit unfolded in The Hague on June 24–25, marking Secretary‑General Mark Rutte’s debut leadership in EU territory. With the gathering dubbed the most expensive NATO summit to date—at an eye-watering €183 million—security was ramped up to unprecedented levels. Against this backdrop, Rutte sought to guide the conversation firmly…
