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US Foreign Policy 3.0: We're The Mets of International Diplomacy

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This is why you don't take Hooray Henry into your armed forces.

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Ukraine forces pushing back on Russian positions to the NW of Kyiv, have reportedly taken back control of three small towns there.

Russians also facing increasing attacks on their western flank. Basically, they're being squeezed in the wringer.
 
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Zelensky will submit any terms for peace to a national vote.

This guy is basically the biggest hero in the world for democracy. He's brave, intelligent, humorous, kind, and a patriot. He is Anti-Dump.
 
Kepler said:
Do you think it's all already baked in, or do you think the Central Bank is going to employ counter-measures and survive for a few days before the levy breaks?
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I don't think it's anywhere close to baked in. Every single outward-facing string is controlled by the Kremlin now. Acute sidewalk poisoning is a real threat.
 
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I don't think it's anywhere close to baked in. Every single outward-facing string is controlled by the Kremlin now. Acute sidewalk poisoning is a real threat.
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I'm not sure what this means. It is an exchange, right? If it's international buyers and sellers Putin can't control that.
 
Kepler said:
I'm not sure what this means. It is an exchange, right? If it's international buyers and sellers Putin can't control that.
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I assumed it was effectively banned by sanctions for US entities to buy anything.

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-iss...tions/faqs/981

My HIEx MBA seems to indicate that you have until May 25th to get out. After May 25th, this kicks in:
GL 9A also authorizes U.S. persons to receive interest, dividend, or maturity payments on debt or equity of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, and the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 25, 2022. After May 25, 2022, U.S. persons would require a specific license to continue to receive such payments.
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However, the last paragraph includes this:
However, U.S. persons should also exercise caution in engaging in foreign exchange transactions on the Moscow Exchange given the current heightened risk that the Central Bank of the Russia Federation could be a counterparty to such transactions (see FAQ 1002).
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So it would seem that if you carry around your balls in a wheelbarrow, you can:
a) Theoretically trade on the MOEX in Rubles
b) It would be subject to any laws and sanctions the Russians put on trades
c) Depending on the reach of your business, you may or may not be subject to the limits via sanctions in other countries
d) You might not be able to receive payment on certain transactions and payments after May 25th
e) Have to understand those last 14 words mean and balance that with any potential reward


Edit: ANd e) was what I was getting after. I read that as, you have to understand that you could be sitting across the table from Putin without even knowing it.
 
Biden says Russians cyberattack will be consequential and that it’s coming
 
The most NY Times headline ever: Volodymyr Zelensky has turned the olive green T-shirt into a symbol of strength for Ukraine, our fashion critic writes.
 
Per ISW:

Reports that Russia is arming new conscripts with Mosin-Nagants, a rifle that was invented 130 years ago and ceased production 50 years ago
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From what I gather from gun guys inline, these weapons are a true bitch to fire because they provide no recoil protection -- it all goes right into your shoulder.

Now factor in the "recruits" (who seem to be impressed, since we're headed to the 18th century why not?) are 18 and who knows how malnourished.

Morale. ur doin it wrong.
 
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