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By Rhod Mackenzie

Despite their best efforts the leadership of the EU have failed to convince the member countries to back a loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets as the collateral. Rhod Mackenzie examines why the various proposals by the EC leadership have not met with agreement by the memb...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Elon Musk has stated on social media that the EU should be eliminated and that countries should have their sovereignty restored. He believes that this would allow governments to elected and better represent their people. Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Securit...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Europe is again volatile and unstable  and this for the first time since the end of WW2 plus is attempting to be beligerent and  an obstacle to bringing about peace in the Ukraine. Also the US is ignoring it and attempting to bring about peace in the Ukraine  without its involvem...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The US is increasing its pressure on Turkey to end its purchases of Russian oil and gas, the Russian Embassy in Ankara reported in an oficial statement.
It said Washington continues to coerce its so called allies to reduce or even to cease their mutually beneificial energy coop...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The festive season of Christmas and New Year's holiday celebrations has commenced in the European Union. While it is often referred to as 'diplomacy', the actions of the parties involved  may be perceived as those of a farcical nature. While it may appear somewhat pretentious, th...

By Rhod Mackenzie

While Europe and the US are grappling with how to deal with their debts, Russia has turned Western pressure to its advantage and found an elegant solution to the financial crisis. However, this solution won't suit everyone.

Russia's debt at record low level
Russia's debt at re...