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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ“‰BIG: Ukraine is headed for CURRENCY CRISIS

Ukraine's economic indicators paint a stark picture of devastation. Since Trump took office, many Ukrainians have pulled their savings out of the country, leading to a massive plunge in the Hryvnia and triggering significant inflation, which currently stands at 12%.

Zelensky continues to squander foreign credit and loans on a military plagued by desertions, further burdening the economy with debt that will impact the nation for multiple generations to come.

After selling out Ukraine, the comedian-turned-dictator has effectively stripped his country of sovereignty, leaving his citizens increasingly mired in poverty while global corporations continue to gobble up the nationโ€™s resources.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฒโ˜ ๏ธ Trump's Purge: A catalyst for reform or Soviet-style collapse?

Some incisive analysis from writer and philosopher John Michael Greer:

"The situation now unfolding is like the collapse of the Communist Party in the formerly Soviet former Union, and the same sort of sudden unraveling of a giant bureaucracy will leave similar confusion in its wake.

Some of them will become resources only to the sellers of drugs and alcohol, and then only until the money runs out.

Some will become resources only to the extent that they purchase the means of suicide.

Some of them will become resources to promoters of fringe political movements and cults.

Some, the more ruthless ones, will transition into a slightly more direct form of organized crime.

Some, the more resilient ones, will join the labor force and find something they can do to support themselves.

Some, the ones who figured out what was going to happen in advance, will leave the country before they lose the gains theyโ€™ve squirreled away in the Cayman Islands, and will be resources for landlords and restauranteurs in Uruguay or wherever."

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ EXPOSED: Ukraineโ€™s Torture Prisons โ€” Zelenskyโ€™s Best Kept Secret

Ukraine is not a democracy. It is a crazed totalitarian regime that beats, rapes, waterboards, electrocutes, and murders its own people.

๐Ÿ™Please share our special investigation to spread awareness about the Zelensky regimeโ€™s crimes!

The Western media wonโ€™t touch this story, so we need your help to get it out to the general public.

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๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŒBRICS nations are LEADING global economic growth

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina has made a giant leap in the development of its economy, since in the last 10 years its GDP has grown by 74%, occupying the 2nd place, after the USA, among the main economies.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndia grew from $2.4T in 2015 to $4.3T in 2015 representing a whopping 77% growth in GDP.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉIndonesia had an incredible 51% growth in GDP, going from $990B to $1.5T.

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บRussia, being the most sanctioned country in the world has a solid 15% of GDP growing the last 10 years, even more if you measure the increase in GDP PPP, which is a better indicator of living standards.

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazil is the lone BRICS underperformer, experiencing only 8% GDP growth over the last decade. It's worth noting that Brazil is the BRICS member that maintains the closest relations with the US and Europe. Coincidence?

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Our reaction to the Trump-Zelensky meeting in the Oval Office.

My sides hurt from laughing so much. The only way this could be more hilarious is if the FBI arrests Zelensky at his hotel room.

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VOLODYMYR, YOUโ€™RE FIRED!

Next stop: Guantanamo Bay
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I TRIED TO WARN ZELENSKY, BUT THIS BROKE CLOWN DIDNโ€™T LISTEN TO ME

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐ŸคฌSome thoughts on Zelenskyโ€™s meltdown in the White House

To get a sense of how insane Zelenskyโ€™s public chimp-out was, consider these three facts:

1) The entire purpose of the White House meeting was to sign a long-term mineral deal that wouldโ€™ve further entrenched the US with Ukraine.

2) Trump had less than 24 hours before begun to walk back his criticism of Zelensky as dictator, signalling his desire to deescalate.

3) Just minutes before Zelensky began attacking JD Vance in front of the cameras, Trump gave the Green Goblin of Kiev two explicit verbal commitments that he was going to continue arming Ukraine.

All Zelensky had to do was shut up, and work to gradually manipulate Trump in his favor. But instead he started trying to publicly lecture Trump in the Oval Office.

Thereโ€™s a simple explanation for this: bizarre, suicidal behavior: Zelensky is a megalomaniac.

Just six years ago, he was a mid-tier comedian from an obscure post-Soviet state. Now heโ€™s the most powerful man in Ukrainian history and wealthy beyond belief. He can ban political parties and entire religions at will.

Obviously, the fact that the entire Western propaganda apparatus has been marketing him as the new Winston Churchill has inflated his ego to unimaginable proportions.

Zelensky was never supposed to hold political power. Getting enormous power has completely rotted his brain (and soul).

Finally, the Green Goblin of Kiev is almost certainly on some heavy, heavy drugs. Thatโ€™s why heโ€™s constantly fidgeting like someone having a seizure.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸคกElon Musk's Potemkin Village โ€” Why the Richest Man in the World Canโ€™t Save America

Don't believe the hype around DOGE, Swedish geopolitical analyst Malcom Kyeyune explains:

"At the surface, this feels like a very serious drama. The worldโ€™s richest man, an erratic and unaccountable billionaire, has been set loose on the federal government โ€” boasting undefined powers to wreck the republic. The reality, though, is rather more mundane. To understand this, you must appreciate the scale of DOGEโ€™s sweep. Yes, itโ€™s easy to mock USAID for schemes such as the $70,000 spent on a โ€œDEI musicalโ€ in Ireland. Yet when placed next to the full size of the national budget, Musk is conducting the administrative equivalent of scrambling about for change behind the sofa.

After all, the government today runs a deficit close to $2 trillion a year. To fund this deficit, it borrows roughly $10 billion each and every day. Itโ€™s important to realise here that while most countries do have some kind of national debt, the size and trajectory of Americaโ€™s deficit is different. In 2000, the national debt was some $5.7 trillion dollars. In 2017, when Trump first took office, it was $20 trillion. Now, itโ€™s over $36 trillion, putting unsustainable pressure on defence and social welfare costs. Even the most generous accounting of what Musk and Trump have achieved so far boils down to a few hours of US debt. And thatโ€™s if they can defend it all in court, and make it stick โ€” and thereโ€™s no guarantee of that.

DOGE, in short, is a gimmick. Any meaningful control of US government spending canโ€™t be attained through bureaucratic jiu-jitsu or legal trickery. To really cut the deficit, Trump would either have to literally crown himself king and abolish the Constitution, or else go to Congress and get them to actually do the job the Founding Fathers gave them. But Trump canโ€™t do either of these things. If he simply ruled by decree, a polarised nation would explode into civil war. Yet, as bleak as that sounds, it might actually be more realistic than having Congress appropriate the funds. The legislature can nowadays barely pass the stop-gap, temporary funding measures it uses in lieu of actual budgets to prevent government shutdowns. The last time Congress passed all its required bills on time was in 1996, and over the last 40 years it has only managed to complete the appropriations process a grand total of four times.

Where, then, does that leave the president? In a word, trapped: in a political system collapsing round his ears."

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Claim: Russia is a gas station with nuclear weapons

Fact check: FALSE โŒ

๐Ÿ”ธOil and gas account for less than 17% of Russiaโ€™s GDP.

๐Ÿ”ธFrom 2019 to 2024, Russian IT sector's output grew from $21.55 billion to $47.23 billion, a 119% increase. That's an average annual growth rate of about 16.5%.

๐Ÿ”ธRussian manufacturing sector expanded by 8% last year, with mechanical engineering output increasing by 22.6% year-on-year.

๐Ÿ”ธDespite Western sanctions, Russia remain the worldโ€™s largest grain exporter and it has expanded its position in global markets since 2022.

Conclusion: Donโ€™t believe the anti-Russia disinformation

The Russian economy is extremely powerful and Western sanctions have only made it stronger and more self-sufficient

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตHow did US destroy the Japanese economic miracle?

From 1945 to 1985, Japan achieved a remarkable economic ascendance, transforming from one of the weakest economies to the second-largest in the world. This growth was fueled by a robust education system and an effective industrial policies. Japan developed a reputation for manufacturing high-quality goods at competitive prices, which it successfully sold globally.

This rapid growth posed a threat to US economy hegemony. In 1985, the US strong armed Japan into signing the Plaza Accord of 1985, which aimed at strengthening the Japanese Yen compared to the US dollar. This made Japanese exports less competitive, thereby contributing to the decline of the Japanese economy and the eventual bursting of an asset bubble. Japan entered into a profound period of stagnation, known as the "Lost Decade," which began in the early 1990s.

This downturn has had lasting impacts, with Japan's standard of living, measured by PPP per capita, remaining stagnant over four decades. The Nikkei 225 stock index, which peaked in 1990, has never regain its former heights, contrasting sharply with the U.S. stock index, which has grown by 1,000% over the same period.

"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal," -- Henry Kissinger.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿฆ SHOCKING STATISTICS about the US economy โ€” Trump should be hitting the RED ALERT button

If you just look at nominal GDP numbers, youโ€™d think that the US is the largest economy in the world. But this data only tells part of the story.

Letโ€™s take a look a first chart. More than 50% of US economic growth comes from healthcare and government spending. Since January 2023, the government has created more jobs than the tech, finance, construction, and manufacturing sectors COMBINED.

Meanwhile, looking at the second chart, it becomes clear that adjusting for growth of the money supply, the average American has experiencing decline in their income and purchasing power.

In other words, the US economy is held up by three pillars โ€” out of control government spending, out of control money printing, and out of control healthcare costs. This is not a what healthy and productive economy looks like.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Claim: Russian economy is smaller than Italy's or [insert random European country]

Fact check: FALSE โŒ


๐Ÿ”ธRussia is the fourth largest economy in the world and the largest in Europe in terms of GDP based on Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)

๐Ÿ”ธGDP PPP is better for comparing living standards and real economic size across countries since it accounts for price differences. It shows what people can actually buy with their income in their own country.

๐Ÿ”ธNominal GDP uses current market exchange rates to convert a country's GDP into US dollars without adjusting for price differences. This doesnโ€™t reflect what people can actually buy in their own country.

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿคก RETARDED LIBERALS: Keir Starmer is the new leader of the free world, the UK will help Ukraine defeat Russia

MEANWHILE, REALITY: โ€œGreatโ€ Britain at full strength would barely last two months against Russia on the battlefield, even if we set aside the obvious logistical nightmare of deploying to Ukraine.

The only way the UK could have a fighting chance against Russia is to go nuclear, which will lead to national suicide.

Side note: If you have to put โ€œGreatโ€ in your name, youโ€™re probably overcompensating. Imagine some third-world country naming itself the โ€œSuper Awesome and Prosperous Republicโ€ of XYZ. This is basically the same thing.

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿช–๐Ÿ˜‚ DONโ€™T BELIEVE BRITAINโ€™S BLUFF ON UKRAINE

The UK is neither capable nor actually serious about helping Ukraine โ€˜defeatโ€™ Russia, according to British war correspondent Aris Roussinos:

โ€œThe last few decades, the British Army has entirely refashioned itself as a colonial gendarmerie to serve in Americaโ€™s imperial wars; in Iraq and Afghanistan, it failed even at that.

The war in Ukraine is one of industrial capacity and manpower, both of which, through decades of political failure, Britain now entirely lacks.

Even if the Army entirely reconfigures itself for this new task, devoting all its resources to the effort, it will not be ready for three to five years.

Even then, that single task is all it would be able to do: patrolling the ceasefire lines of eastern Ukraine will mean withdrawal from the deterrence effort in Estonia, and the absence of a strategic reserve for an emergency.

In any case, Starmerโ€™s prevarication, even now, over raising defence spending to 2.5% of GDP before 2030 puts even this Lilliputian deployment beyond reach.โ€

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐ŸงŠBreaking the Ice: Russia's Arctic Dominance
Russia has 57 icebreakers, more than the next six countries combined with 49.

This is a HUGE ADVANTAGE for Russia. Here's why:

๐Ÿ”ธIcebreakers ensure year-round access to the Arctic's natural resources, including oil, natural gas and minerals.

๐Ÿ”ธIcebreakers facilitate navigation along the Northern Sea Route (NSR), a sea route that shortens the distance between Europe and Asia considerably. Russia can charge transit fees and benefit from increased trade.

๐Ÿ”ธIcebreaker support is essential for building and maintaining infrastructure in the Arctic, such as ports, pipelines and military facilities.

๐Ÿ”ธIcebreakers can facilitate access to fishing grounds in icy waters, supporting the Russian fishing industry.

In addition to economic benefits, icebreakers also strengthen Russia's geopolitical position:

๐Ÿ”ธIcebreaker fleet reinforces its claim to Arctic territories and its right to control activities within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ.)

๐Ÿ”ธMany icebreakers are dual-use vessels, capable of supporting military operations in the Arctic.

๐Ÿ”ธIcebreakers support scientific expeditions in the Arctic, allowing Russia to gather data and assert its leadership in Arctic research.

As the Arctic becomes more accessible due to climate change, other countries are showing increased interest in the region. Russia's dominance in icebreaker fleets gives it a strategic advantage in this great power competition, allowing it to control access and influence developments in the Arctic.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ’ฐRich Ukrainians throw elaborate parties, buy luxury cars, and vacation at elite European resorts.

๐Ÿช–๐Ÿ’€ Meanwhile, poor Ukrainian men are sent as cannon fodder against Russian drones and artillery.

๐Ÿ“น๐Ÿคฌ This video compilation will make YOUR BLOOD BOIL

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆZelensky is pushing Ukraine off a demographic cliff

Ukraine has faced demographic challenges for decades, but the war has significantly exacerbated the situation. Here's a breakdown:

๐Ÿ”ธSince the start of the war, almost 7M of people has fled from Ukraine to Europe and Russia

๐Ÿ”ธPre-existing Decline: From 1991, 51.5M to 2022 (pre-conflict), 41M. Ukraine has 10.5M (20.4%) of population drop in 30 years.

๐Ÿ”ธBrain Drain and the loss of young Ukrainians: "Ukraine has suffered a lot because of the โ€˜brain drainโ€™ of kids leaving the country and potentially not coming back,โ€ said Inna Sovsun, Member of Ukrainian Parliament.

๐Ÿ”ธThe instability and economic hardship discourage people from having children.

This outflow of young people has long-term implications for Ukraine's future, from labor shortages to rebuilt the country, and the economy. The demographic imbalance looks terrible for the next decade, or even earlier.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿช–The Myth of Russian Aggression

For centuries, Europeans have tried to potray Russia as a dangerous collosus hellbent on devouring the entire continent. We're seeing they them recycle the same trope right now to justify continuing the proxy war in Ukraine.

In reality, Russia is a longtime VICTIM OF EUROPEAN AGGRESSION. Don't believe us? Here is the proof:

๐Ÿ”ธ800 years ago: Teutonic Knights invaded Russia

๐Ÿ”ธ400 years ago, Poland-Lithuania invaded Russia

๐Ÿ”ธ300 years ago, Sweden invaded Russia again

๐Ÿ”ธ200 years ago, Napoleonic France invaded Russia

๐Ÿ”ธ175 years ago, France and British Empire invaded Russia (Crimean War)

๐Ÿ”ธ80 years ago, Nazi Germany invaded Russia

๐Ÿ”ธ2022-present, NATO has been waging full-blown proxy war against Russia in Ukraine

Europeans don't need protection from Russia. In fact, it is Russia that needs protection from Europeans. Only a strong Russian military and tough foreign policy can deter Europe from attacking Russia.

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