An Idea of an “Easter Peace” became something the people of Ukraine desperately wanted to take a break from fighting and hold onto their traditions. This past Easter, President Vladimir Putin of Russia announced that there would be a short pause on the war for the Orthodox Easter from April 19th to April 20th for humanitarian reasons.
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Witkoff recently made headlines with his remarks on the ongoing war in Ukraine, suggesting that the conflict was not “necessarily” provoked by Russia. Witkoff also hinted at a potential mineral agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine. He suggested that such a deal could serve as partial compensation for the extensive military aid provided by the U.S. since the beginning of the conflict. Ukraine is rich in key natural resources, including lithium, titanium, and rare earth minerals—elements crucial for advanced technologies and defense industries.
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The long-held ground in which the US has rooted its economic and military hegemony has begun to tremble, and the rumbles of potential military conflict may soon escalate. The People’s Republic of China has challenged the United States’ global influence and economic power during the past decade. The fumes of tension have grown between the two superpowers, and a volatile trade war has flared both superpowers’ contest for geopolitical supremacy. Within this melting pot, the lava streams of stagnation and decline oscillate within the inner arteries of both nations. Whether this volcano erupts through economic means or all-out warfare, one country in the East stands to emerge from the ashes: India.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin have traveled to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Ukrainian officials and Zelensky himself.
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On March 8th, London Metal Exchange (LME) suspended trading due to a 250% price spike in nickel within 24h hours. The question around why a somewhat conspicuous commodity like nickel would cause such chaos is an important and interesting one. So, what happened?
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Russia has announced a significant move in the war with Ukraine during a set of key talks. Representatives and negotiators from both countries met in Istanbul on March 29 where it was announced that Russia will “fundamentally cut back” their military activities near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
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By far the host of the largest number of Ukrainian refugees is Poland, which has seen over 2 million refugees cross into its border.
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which is the largest conventional military attack in Europe since World War II, has caused a significant impact here at home in the United States, specifically in the financial market. While the Russian economy is in freefall due to sanctions from the West, U.S. markets also have experienced some stressors and exposure to risk as this conflict evolves.
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With inflation steadily increasing due to the numerous issues dealt with in the last two years, investors and consumers show concern as prices continue to rise. Many Fed officials have discussed a strict, aggressive approach to battle these rising costs. But now the long-awaited interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve faces a challenge. The Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has precipitated near universal condemnation around the world. NATO and European Union states have roundly criticized the illegal and unprecedented Russian invasion of the Eastern European country of 40 million people. NATO and EU countries were united not only in words but actions, presenting a unified and potent response.
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