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Europe

West confirms Ukraine billions funded by Russian assets

But the US taxpayer will be on the hook once a hold on Moscow's money is lifted and Kyiv struggles to pay back loans

Scott Bessent
Washington Politics

Bessent: Strong dollar, tariffs can wield US power on world stage

Trump's nomination for Treasury secretary has the support of Wall Street and a hawkish view of macro economics

A bucket list for Biden
Military Industrial Complex

A bucket list for Biden

The president has 70 days. He can get a lot done — if he sets his mind and the power of the office to it.

Russia sanctions
Europe

Why sanctions on Russia are literally backfiring

Moscow appeared ripe for Western-imposed economic pain after its invasion of Ukraine but today the country is thriving

Xi Jinping Vladimir Putin Tayyip Erdogan
Europe

Shifting goals cloud utility of  sanctions on Russia

The West's economic war on Moscow post Ukraine invasion has had limited near term success

Is it time for the US to recognize the Taliban?
Middle East

Is it time for the US to recognize the Taliban?

Sanctions are making the people poorer, and frankly, Washington's competitors are already jumping into the breach