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Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News interviews Simon Hunt, Founder of Simon Hunt Strategic Services, who says the BRICS countries are on a “deliberate” path to develop a new mechanism that will work against the U.S. dollar. Hunt warns not to underestimate the threat posed by the BRICS group and its expansion. Hunt discusses why he expects the new BRICS currency to be backed by gold and weighs in on other key geopolitical consequences.
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BREAKING: The gold standard could be back! Russia Today just announced that the planned new BIRCS currency will be backed by gold. We await further information and will be following and live updating on events relating to this.
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10th July 2023
Lithuanians and Ukrainian refugees gather in Vilnius to chant “Ukraine in NATO now!” Lithuania has been one of Ukraine’s staunchest allies since day 1 of Russia’s war of aggression.
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Embracing the reality of hybrid threats is vital for #NATO and the UK At next week’s #NATOSummit in #Vilnius leaders will reflect on Russia’s hybrid activities against Allies Will from our Politics Team delves into the topic of hybrid threats in a short
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“Meanwhile, Vilnius—which lies just 35 km away from the border with Belarus—is gearing up to host NATO summit in mid-July, […] Lukashenka is further isolating Belarusian citizens from the EU.” Read GMF’s
‘s take on the Russian mutiny.
The Telegraph: Germany prepares to block Ukrainian NATO bid. Germany plans to postpone Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance during the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius on July 11-12 for fear that Ukrainian membership will lead to a war between the bloc and Russia
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10th July 2023
Vladimir Putin met with Yevgeny Prigozhin five days AFTER mutiny
Vladimir Putin met with Yevgeny Prigozhin five days after mutiny, Kremlin claims
Vladimir Putin met with Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin just days after his mutiny, the Kremlin has claimed.
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Panicked Russians withdraw billions of Rubles despite Putin’s call for calm
express.co.uk Panicked Russians withdraw billions of Rubles despite Putin’s call for calm The Ruble is in meltdown as the currency dropped to its lowest level in 15 months, while Russians withdraw billions from the country.
So if Russia is number 2, Ukraine is 1.5?
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Convicts from Storm Z units are asking the Kremlin Ripper to stop sending them into “massacres”, appealing to his human feelings I suppose, which is ironic given that he gave a go for convicts to be utilised on the frontlines. They say they’re being purposefully “murdered” with… Show more
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10th July 2023
Russians are waking up to some expensive realities. The pitch by Putin and the FSB of inflation running at 2.5% is comical, to say the least. 06.07.2023 Car prices in Russia could rise by 15-20% again due to the falling ruble 09.07.23 Rents increase by up to 70% year on year.… Show more
9th July 2023
As a member of the ICC, South Africa would be expected to arrest Vladimir Putin if he sets foot in the country.
Fighting has picked up near Bakhmut in recent days despite Wagner mercenaries claiming to have captured the city in late May.
10th July 2023
The video showing Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov was released just days after Russian military bloggers claimed he had been dismissed.
Russian Army Chief Makes First Post-Mutiny Appearance Amid Rumors of Dismissal
Russia’s top military commander in Ukraine Valery Gerasimov on Monday made his first public appearance following Yevgeny Prigozhin’s
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10th July 2023
BREAKING: Erdogan says Turkey won’t allow Sweden to become a NATO member unless EU reopens EU membership talks with Turkey The membership talks have been frozen since the military coup attempt in Turkey in 2016 and Erdogan’s subsequent new laws which the EU deemed undemocratic
10th July 2023
Turkish company Baykar has launched the construction of a factory to produce Bayraktar drones in Ukraine, Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshyn said.
Construction of Bayraktar drone plant begins in Ukraine — Novaya Gazeta Europe
Turkish company Baykar has launched the construction of a factory to produce Bayraktar drones in Ukraine, Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshyn said Monday on air.
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9th July 2023
US President Joe Biden has stated in an interview for CNN that Ukraine is not yet ready for NATO membership. Russia’s war in Ukraine needs to end before the alliance can consider adding Kyiv to its ranks, he stressed.
novayagazeta.eu Biden: Ukraine not yet ready for NATO membership. Alliance will only consider Ukraine’s bid after… US President Joe Biden has stated in an interview for CNN that Ukraine is not yet ready for NATO membership. Russia’s war in Ukraine needs
10th July 2023
A new exhibition themed after the Belt and Road Initiative, #BRI kicked off on Mon, ahead of the year 2023’s China National Maritime Day. It shows how China’s renowned “golden waterway,” the Yangtze River’s contributions to global civilization with 180 precious cultural relics.… Show more
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Whether it’s through China’s BRI, debt-trap policy or other false promises, nations in our region must remain vigilant of the threat of doing business w/ Beijing. #ExposingTheCCP 2/2
Bolivia taps China, Russia’s Rosatom in bid to unlock huge lithium riches
Bolivia has signed lithium agreements with Russian state nuclear firm Rosatom and China’s Citic Guoan Group, the South American country’
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