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# ![@Dovydas44444 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1866823512771502080.png) @Dovydas44444 Dovydas Vitkauskas

Dovydas Vitkauskas posts on X about ukraine, china, russia, in the the most. They currently have [---] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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**Social topic influence**
[ukraine](/topic/ukraine), [china](/topic/china), [russia](/topic/russia), [in the](/topic/in-the), [investment](/topic/investment), [countries](/topic/countries), [money](/topic/money), [eu](/topic/eu), [poland](/topic/poland), [business](/topic/business) #2955

**Top assets mentioned**
[PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)](/topic/$pep)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"The idea to create a Brussels-based overlord in the area of security intelligence appears to carry more risks than benefits s the perceptions of what is a matter of national security differ greatly among [--] EU Member States. And Brussels bureaucracts should focus on serving European electorates rather than spying on them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1989653046154985687)  2025-11-15T11:13Z [--] followers, 18K engagements


"European initiatives to coordinate actions against hybrid threats remain a fantasy as close EU members such as Poland and Lithuania cannot agree on a joint approach - carrot or stick - vis--vis Belarus. โ—Lithuania has closed the border while Poland is opening it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1990122825328234544)  2025-11-16T18:20Z [--] followers, 18.7K engagements


"EU planned assistance for Ukraine in 2026: [----] billion for military and [----] billion for budgetary support. This means that Ukraine will need more than [--] billion in addition to cover its [----] budget deficit. No other option than the Ukrainian Central Bank launching the printing press with the resulting significant devaluation of Hryvnya"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1990759158304440753)  2025-11-18T12:29Z [--] followers, 21K engagements


"As Ukraines top political levels are being shaken yet again owing to the new corruption scandal the question of increasing relevance is: Who in Ukraine has the capacity to properly decide on the proposed peace deal by US/Russia Would the Ukrainian people and business approve the deal Whether Ukraines political leadership - when endorsing the deal - is following the best interests of the nation or rather its own regimes survival"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1991440751742406815)  2025-11-20T09:37Z [--] followers, 12.7K engagements


"The leaked version of the US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine is obviously not in the Ukrainian national interest. Nor is it in the interest of greater regional security. It can be hoped that the current Ukrainian leadership will have the balls to say so"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1991872262337941545)  2025-11-21T14:12Z [--] followers, 12.4K engagements


"If the recent US-Russia proposal regarding Ukraine could be branded as dishonorable peace could Britain EU and other partners come up with a more sustainable plan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1992192122842427540)  2025-11-22T11:23Z [--] followers, 19.4K engagements


"The Czech police are investigating embezzlement under Umerovs tenure to the tune of USD [--] million by way of one purchase of Chinese drones via a Czech shell company โ“What legitimacy does Umerov bring in currently leading the Ukrainian side in Switzerland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1993375142471516673)  2025-11-25T17:44Z [---] followers, 22.4K engagements


"Those expecting Steve Witkoff to be sacrificed like a Thanksgiving turkey - for training Russians on how to talk to Trump on Ukraine peace proposals - will likely be disappointed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1993653761777291736)  2025-11-26T12:11Z [---] followers, 15.6K engagements


"Politicos opinion that EU will somehow stop acting as the Worlds digital policeman is naive. EU bureaucrats will continue to lay blame on external factors such as US technology supremacy for its own ineptness and backwardness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1994010135933726769)  2025-11-27T11:47Z [---] followers, 13K engagements


"This looks like the end of Zelenskyys regime - strangely enough brought down by internal incompetence rather than external aggressor. Ukrainian people and business deserve better. Hope remains for a peaceful transition"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1994449152365703358)  2025-11-28T16:51Z [---] followers, 24.4K engagements


"@Robonofvg I am from Lithuania. But I get your point :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1994468969105752345)  2025-11-28T18:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@Lulo2024 I think you are confusing the interests of Ukraine with the interests of those in power at the material time. Just guessing :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1994535734817304719)  2025-11-28T22:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Brussels should push Ukrainian leadership to disincentivise corruption. It can only be achieved by reduced economic role of state. Tough task as government now generates 50%+ of Ukrainian GDP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1994734788641747257)  2025-11-29T11:46Z [---] followers, 18.4K engagements


"๐Ÿค” Trump says Venezuelas airspace should be shut. The official goals here are obviously to fight drug trafficking and promote democracy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1995116657736364186)  2025-11-30T13:04Z [---] followers, 13.2K engagements


"Opposition from Belgium Italy Austria etc. will make it impossible to backstop this loan. Yet Norway has incidentally made more money by selling oil and gas to Europe since [----]. Hope for Norway as Ukraines white knight savior"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1995832572144914918)  2025-12-02T12:29Z [---] followers, 12.8K engagements


"๐Ÿค” US-Russia trade was only $0.5B (export) and $3B (import) in [----]. Biggest investments in Russia to date: US companies selling cigarettes soda and candy. The sudden dream of trillions in US-RU trade and investment: whos bluffing here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1996166083137712247)  2025-12-03T10:34Z [---] followers, 12.8K engagements


"The new US National Security Strategy lays down strategic stability with Russia as the main US interest in Europe. Does the current White House understand what Europe is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1996895383117766885)  2025-12-05T10:52Z [---] followers, 14.1K engagements


"It will be a tough task for the Trump administration to promote the new National Security Strategy as the Americans are increasingly favourable to providing hard military support to Ukraine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1997344916943339966)  2025-12-06T16:38Z [---] followers, 14.2K engagements


"EU neednt worry about fantasy plans for future US investment in Russia. Phillip Morris Pepsi Mondelez are the biggest investors there in the last [--] decades. Cigarettes soda and candy appears the best US money can squeeze"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1999072264655147108)  2025-12-11T11:02Z [---] followers, 16.4K engagements


"๐Ÿค” Italy worrying about the possible retaliation against its banks by Russia where they are still doing business"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/1999798300145340429)  2025-12-13T11:07Z [---] followers, 14.3K engagements


"France is the paragon of democracy and the rule of law. Those who did not know it yet now know for sure. French courts are helping Russian justice to enforce their decisions - accidentally against a US technology company"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2000164545592205602)  2025-12-14T11:22Z [---] followers, 16.6K engagements


"This graph does not even show the real degree of demise of EU. Because it was boosted by accession of [--] more countries in 2004-2007. The World however did not add [--] new countries then - it lost them. But continued expanding economically"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2000874019927539922)  2025-12-16T10:21Z [---] followers, 22.8K engagements


"Time for US administration to realise that solving the Ukraine crisis is not a matter for real estate salesmen. A bit more sensitivity to the history grounds and impact of the continuing conflict would definitely help"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2001272163270017330)  2025-12-17T12:44Z [---] followers, 17.5K engagements


"@MarkSelezenev During the timeframe of this chart (since 1990) US has kept its GDP at around 25% of World share (nominal). In the meantime EU dropped by almost 50% to 16%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2001309882398462011)  2025-12-17T15:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"๐Ÿ‘€ Bad news for the Kremlin as all other export options either require serious expenditure or dumping of Russian gas prices"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2001675503241998795)  2025-12-18T15:26Z [---] followers, 14.1K engagements


"@lomax_debby This is now whats happening more or less. Europe will have to live with that. The problem is Different angles exist to solving the problem (especially between the hawkish Nothern Europe and the dovish South vis-a-vis Russia). And add decision-making problems at EU-27 level"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2001702936317919259)  2025-12-18T17:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"As expected the Russian assets transfer did not go through. Plan B to lend Ukraine 90B is equivalent to plugging [--] annual budget deficits. This means Ukraine will need TOP UP from donors for military aid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2001980489822040370)  2025-12-19T11:38Z [---] followers, 10.2K engagements


"@Deadlyey5 Not to be confused: A) direct budget injections B) military aid (in kind) C) humanitarian / social aid and D projects (consulting / expert advice). Ukraine needs at least USD 45B annually to balance the budget. But it will get no new WB / IMF loans because It is in default"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2002112155852886083)  2025-12-19T20:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"๐Ÿง Red Caviar = Skoda Superb. Oxymoron"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2002416484489073113)  2025-12-20T16:31Z [---] followers, 16.9K engagements


"In the increasingly unfree global trading environment Europe should show leadership to champion free trade instead of succumbing to narrow interest groups in some countries over-dependent on farming"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2002726332917232027)  2025-12-21T13:02Z [---] followers, 16.1K engagements


"THE STRUGGLE IS REAL If there's one thing I want it's interacting with my money across borders without stress. We've all been there jumping between bank apps crypto wallets and payment platforms searching for reliable low-fee and fast ways to send and spend internationally. The struggle is real: slow transfers hidden fees poor exchange rates or KYC nightmares. Recently I tried @yaradotcash to see if the hype was real. Could I really send money to Nigeria in minutes pay bills with crypto and skip the traditional banking drama I tested Yara from start to finish and honestly I was surprised."  
[X Link](https://x.com/Themaskedchika/status/2002782897816702979)  2025-12-21T16:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Japans $6 billion and Norways $8.2 billion of financial assistance to Ukraine in [----] will be essential to both balance the countrys budget. These [--] are now by far biggest donors after EU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2003049180504465608)  2025-12-22T10:25Z [---] followers, 16.4K engagements


"@placidly1 Ukraine is running a programmed 50% budget deficit since [----]. Without donor financial injections it would have been unable to pay doctors teachers etc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2003170307226640753)  2025-12-22T18:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@D2055de @UkrReview Norway really got lucky - especially since [----]. Just check Norway/Russia gas exports to EU graph comparison since then. Maybe its time to pay up I just gave you the ethical explanation you seem to be looking for ;)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2003214838110314796)  2025-12-22T21:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@leepilling80733 Ukraine does need to try to balance its budget without making its budgetary expansion (in place since 2022) the donors problem. With that kind of statement I could agree"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2003215214712619335)  2025-12-22T21:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"๐Ÿ“บ Just like social-media censors elsewhere the Kremlin is stupid to think that its promoting obedience of the public by punishing social media comments - while in fact its doing more to stimulate sales of VPN-service providers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2004540696905081299)  2025-12-26T13:11Z [---] followers, 11.8K engagements


"๐Ÿ“‰ Crude price per barrel heading towards $40 in [----] as per Bloomberg. More bad news for Russia alongside sanctions. Good news for consumers and Ukraine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2005243193097584678)  2025-12-28T11:43Z [---] followers, 20.2K engagements


"๐Ÿซง๐Ÿค– AI bubble will burst: first of all in countries with no abundance of stable and cheap electricity coupled with over-regulation (including privacy personal data and IP). And this includes both US and EU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2005597668203192503)  2025-12-29T11:12Z [---] followers, 14.3K engagements


"Key statistic to explain the difference in economic growth is the average population age in India: [--] years. Japan: [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2007039164156637362)  2026-01-02T10:40Z [---] followers, 13.4K engagements


"Since Denmark / Sweden and Finland / Estonia control the entry/exit to/from the Baltic Sea it should soon be game over for Russias under-sea infrastructure sabotage. Suspect ships to be seized each time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2007467971099156770)  2026-01-03T15:03Z [---] followers, 16.2K engagements


"๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿค” The next Maduro"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2008114367691383077)  2026-01-05T09:52Z [---] followers, 11.3K engagements


"@heico_m Has potash in large quantities and logistics infrastructure (Soviet-track rail via a Lithuanian port)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2008151759101833473)  2026-01-05T12:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Not so easy but definitely more realistic than Trumps Ukraine rare-earths fantasy. Total Venesuela investment needed from US oil companies: USD 100B over [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2008188224829870331)  2026-01-05T14:45Z [---] followers, 12.1K engagements


"@cali__centrist extraction financing and logistics costs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2008286513469980750)  2026-01-05T21:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"In the times of extreme partisan politics its either Mamdani-style lumpenproletariat dreamers or ex-prosecutors capable of oppression and repression. Sadiq Khan is already looking too centrist to win in 2028"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2008928540020883709)  2026-01-07T15:47Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Lukoil still has significant presence in EU in the Netherlands Bulgaria Romania Finland having sold off only Italian assets in [----]. Another piece of news attesting growing US - and waning Russian - influence in European energy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2009315095919415467)  2026-01-08T17:23Z [---] followers, 10.3K engagements


"Strength in the modern World is derived not from the alignment of rules but convergence of interests. The more US and Russian interests diverge the better news for Ukraine and Europe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2009565147551904238)  2026-01-09T09:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"The majority in EU understand the benefits of free trade to consumers. But the minority succumb to the protectionism of farming - tiny sector in GDP terms: 1.7% (France) 1.2% (Austria Ireland) 2.9% (Poland) 4% (Hungary)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2009990002642694458)  2026-01-10T14:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"The current turbulent context dictates that it might be a logical step by Moldova to join Romania. Automatic EU membership + military capability to take back Transnistria. Win-win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2011054252228268276)  2026-01-13T12:34Z [---] followers, 12.5K engagements


"Congrats to President Nawrocki of Poland in blocking yet another initiative concocted by Brussels bureaucrats which is not only capable of breaching the freedom of speech but also crippling Europes already struggling technology sector"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2011417999920734304)  2026-01-14T12:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"See how easy it is to resolve a military crisis before its even started. Just have some balls to assert your legitimate interests - a key feature in the modern World"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2011715867453898757)  2026-01-15T08:23Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@MarinaTrusch @Javier_Z87 @SavchenkoReview The excessive need for (cheap) energy is exactly the structural weakness of the German economy that is going to haunt it for years. At least in US the fastest growing energy consumer is the technology sector which is much more profitable than the old industrial likes of BASF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2011770201508102169)  2026-01-15T11:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"47% against and only 17% for. Lack of US public support for the Greenland adventure will make Trump back down. And there are better ways of spending USD [---] billion of taxpayer money than paying Denmark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2011802977112080697)  2026-01-15T14:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@an_bogachenko Denmark is not a banana republic so unlikely to be treated as such"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2011839065121788274)  2026-01-15T16:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Canada is understandably playing a game of policy arbitrage. But its exports (metals oil agro) are commodities and hardly a match in value to Chinas. Lifting EV import tariffs will further increase its trade deficit (50%) with China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2012165232806822253)  2026-01-16T14:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@Catch22East It is but should it be Not sure that commodities are the economys future if you want to stay a rich country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2012274608276148646)  2026-01-16T21:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Not a bad idea. But not going to happen. First reason: French and Polish farmers. Second: Ukraines working population moving out on day one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2012448710714703971)  2026-01-17T08:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"๐Ÿ…What would the Academy do if Meryl Streep gifted one of her Oscars to Adam Sandler"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2012540263185420518)  2026-01-17T14:59Z [---] followers, 10.8K engagements


"The Gaza Board does not yet seem comprised of foreign policy heavyweights with the exception of Tony Blair. Valid questions remain for paying $1 billion for the seat: Why and really to Whom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2012885339925250411)  2026-01-18T13:50Z [---] followers, 11.4K engagements


"Meloni has done more for a genuine dialogue between EU-US than Ursula + Kallas + Macron combined. Soft on relationship but firm on position"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2013161777203224633)  2026-01-19T08:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"When Farage is sounding like a voice of reason it is clear that Trump is overplaying his hand on Greenland. Or its just another bluff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2013263484289466795)  2026-01-19T14:53Z [---] followers, 10.9K engagements


"Bessent and Trump playing good cop bad cop Europe should not blink and call the bluff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2013655894819508531)  2026-01-20T16:52Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Macron spoke out against EU-US agreements that undermine export interests and demand maximum concessions. Now show full support to EU deals with India and China. There is no alternative for EUs export-driven economy than free trade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2013975865890140412)  2026-01-21T14:03Z [---] followers, 14.3K engagements


"Finally European countries are getting their act together The beginning of the use of force is exactly the language that Europe should start communicating"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2014354966790463685)  2026-01-22T15:10Z [---] followers, 10.7K engagements


"The Board of those who Want not those who Can. After US the next biggest economy on the Peace Board is that of Indonesia no. [--] in the World"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2014710614325670105)  2026-01-23T14:43Z [---] followers, 19.5K engagements


"Finally a European leader tackles EUs key weakness - and its not defence. Army of bureaucrats instead of a real army Unfortunately these sort of narratives would not come from Paris Brussels and elsewhere"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2014762172253983038)  2026-01-23T18:08Z [---] followers, 10.9K engagements


"@bolzhang Germany has a lot of soul searching to do for its lobbying of many counterproductive initiatives that will hurt EU as a whole in the years to come (privacy data protection digital services AI IP etc.). However one needs to start dealing with an issue by admitting it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2014977027909079284)  2026-01-24T08:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Under politically-correct language hides the intention of the Dutch government to kick out Ukrainians after [--] March [----] when the joint EU refugee policy expires. Germany might follow suit. But Ukrainians should still be safe in EU countries that need immigration"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2015033691685192000)  2026-01-24T12:07Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Do Meloni + Merz have the guts to stand up to Brussels not to mention their own domestic bureacracies This will be a litmus test of real leadership vs. talk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2015066391175372949)  2026-01-24T14:17Z [---] followers, 10.6K engagements


"Musk manifestly breaking ranks with Trump on energy: You could take a small corner of Utah Nevada or New Mexico to generate all of the electricity that the US uses". Also solar panels in space for AI data centers in [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2015102944211816825)  2026-01-24T16:42Z [---] followers, 10.3K engagements


"So that we are clear: US never intended to invest the USD [---] billion promised. Just like the rare earths deal its a PR phantasy for domestic audience. So no loss for Ukraine really"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2014019757633053092)  2026-01-21T16:58Z [---] followers, 10.9K engagements


"Jamie Dimon would make a good independent candidate for [----]. Trump has always successfully played the victim card. But now he is giving it away"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2014702988934136068)  2026-01-23T14:13Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"European investors own roughly $10.4 trillion (20%) in US stocks and some are considering diversifying away from the US due to Trump's threats and insults. This could in turn weigh on US equities debt and the dollar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2015431745378607569)  2026-01-25T14:29Z [---] followers, 37.9K engagements


"The shortest honeymoon in recent political history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2015826761385128327)  2026-01-26T16:38Z [---] followers, 19.7K engagements


"@LucianMft Your acute sense of smell should have detected French protectionism over the last [--] decades at least :) This is just [--] of the many similar stories"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016109655546646834)  2026-01-27T11:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@Spineur1 Its all about the precedent of leverage in controlling the purchase channels of which France will have no hold on in case the seller is a British one as in this case"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016110895265444126)  2026-01-27T11:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@bb_rodriguez_lb @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Its all about the precedent of leverage in controlling the purchase channels of which France will have no hold on in case the seller is a British one as in this case"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016111151235346797)  2026-01-27T11:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Lets hope the mother of all deals will not consist mainly of EU buying back repackaged Russian oil"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016158708070257105)  2026-01-27T14:37Z [---] followers, 11.8K engagements


"Rapprochement between EU and China is inevitable. Yes it will be more beneficial to China than EU. But EU has no other choice than look for a balancing role in the increasingly unbalanced global trade & investment environment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016184771135549610)  2026-01-27T16:21Z [---] followers, 10.2K engagements


"@la_stefanita EUs GDP per capita thanks to our leadership is half of what it is in US. That means twice as less in come - every year And As far as wealth should I go on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016192394769703398)  2026-01-27T16:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"While the current US administrations weak dollar policy has some temporary advantages in the longer run it will be counterproductive for USD status as a dominant trade and reserve currency. Not to mention the purchasing power of Americans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016205441596833792)  2026-01-27T17:43Z [---] followers, 10.4K engagements


"@troy35584984109 US is not an open economy (export as % of GDP is only 10% while for EU its 50%). Whats the point in artificially prromoting exports while damaging purchasing power Also what value in S&P rising 20% if 15% of that is lost in dollar exchange rate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016399601729712390)  2026-01-28T06:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"European solidarity par excellence: Spain is helping a sanctioned Russian ship to move to Morocco"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016484602991218966)  2026-01-28T12:12Z [---] followers, 13.2K engagements


"A real test if US has any friends in the region"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016545512200036579)  2026-01-28T16:14Z [---] followers, 10.6K engagements


"At least Merz has the balls to tell the truth. Now would someone tell the likes of Ursula & Kallas to stop lying to Ukraine in the face stirring false expectations about the [----] membership"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016793378319487088)  2026-01-29T08:39Z [---] followers, 13.4K engagements


"Another sign of decoupling from US as a destination - in a sector that is most profitable for investors notably in US. Now lets see how much of those talked-about trillions of dollars in foreign investment the Trump administration will bring to US in real life"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016876755240223084)  2026-01-29T14:11Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Iran has survived the Wests sanctions for more than [--] years. Only tangible kinetic measures can bring about the regime change. Reason for inaction: Iran has more friends than enemies in the Middle East while the oil price at [--] is not in the majoritys interest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016917908681642016)  2026-01-29T16:54Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Since the AI breakthrough about [--] years ago it has been basically a spending and cost accumulation machine. (When) is that going to change"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2016945703910559872)  2026-01-29T18:45Z [---] followers, 10.6K engagements


"The new arms race is practically already in effect. This time it is US that is not showing willingness to extent START. Budgets will be drained on both sides. A smart stance by Europe or China would be not to follow suit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017187423357174264)  2026-01-30T10:45Z [---] followers, 10.9K engagements


"Another reminder that this is not just a war against Ukraine but a war against American businesses"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017197635648544874)  2026-01-30T11:26Z [---] followers, 17K engagements


"European solidarity in action Part 2: France is releasing the captain and crew of the Russian ship that breached EU sanctions. Mark my words: the ship will soon be released too thanks to the supremely formalistic and corrupt legal system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017209931154264309)  2026-01-30T12:15Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"A rather symbolic move worth a few hundred million in savings per annum for exporters. But representative of the overall mood of China to seek compromise and reduce the trade burden. In stark contrast with the Trump policy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017238993901961414)  2026-01-30T14:10Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@JonForest09 @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Sounds like what the West did in the colonial times - minus the torture killings and other atrocities :) No one gets into a position of power peacefully. The question is - how you behave once you got there. US is increasingly showing weakness and China - strength"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017265708091015627)  2026-01-30T15:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"The most expensive resource of the not-so-distant future is not oil gas or gold"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017574243517501811)  2026-01-31T12:22Z [---] followers, 12K engagements


"It has been clear for some time that the Fed is no longer independent. But to what extent will it succumb to the political pressure Lowering interest rates when USD is already weak might not be the best idea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017602304631861739)  2026-01-31T14:14Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"European mood is screwed. Only Denmark is feeling more on the right track - likely by reason of the excessive use of benzodiazepines by the respondents. And Poland & Lithuania are probably affected by tranquilizers of more liquid nature :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017642789534626069)  2026-01-31T16:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@Speranskylives @UkrReview The euro-skeptic governments are more a symptom rather than the cause. Frustration with economic opportunities is probably the key to the gloom sentiment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017717375735333077)  2026-01-31T21:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@casualdiot Surprisingly Lithuania and Poland have kept a rather good overall mood so far despite the context. Same for their scores in the Happiness ratings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017718266630643731)  2026-01-31T21:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@HWinkle69749 There are limits to what such short-termist alchemy can be effective - in the meantime its wiping out the purchasing power of Americans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017719068900372644)  2026-01-31T21:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"A major battle is brewing between elected European governments and the Brussels diktat on immigration fin-tech IT AI privacy freedom of speech etc. There is no other way than to push for EU reform to finally make it accountable to EU citizens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017961194540150802)  2026-02-01T14:00Z [---] followers, 24K engagements


"The list of [--] smart countries not rushing to stifle fin-tech innovation. Lithuania is the worst example of Brussels sheep that just lost EUR [---] billion in annual tax revenue by kicking out Binance ByBit etc.: from 600+ to [--] crypto companies (MICA-licensed) in 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2017993004586250475)  2026-02-01T16:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@Chill02021 You mean that the winner of the America First policy is Argentina Logical its in America after all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018019157317448102)  2026-02-01T17:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@GunterFehlinger @Keir_Starmer @Nigel_Farage And now compare nominal GDP per capita: UK is still some 20% richer (56000 USD) than EU (46000 USD)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018069661313597780)  2026-02-01T21:11Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@paulinka_don @GunterFehlinger @Keir_Starmer @Nigel_Farage Poland is still at 80% of EU average if GDP per capita is measured at PPP and only 70% if measured nominal. Poland needs to get to the 100% EU average first. That will take years. Check Eurostat statistics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018071023606714406)  2026-02-01T21:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Let the race begin. For the time being the score is very much in favour of the competitors: - USD 57% of global reserves - EUR 20% - JPY 6% - GBP 5% The yuan is just 1% for now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018243392728187204)  2026-02-02T08:41Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Frances National Rally is split 50-50 on Russia. But the (increasingly dominant) wing of the party around 30-year-old Jordan Bardella currently the front-runner for the presidency sees Russia as a threat to France and Europe. Bardella - the new Meloni"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018323738249273712)  2026-02-02T14:00Z [---] followers, 122.7K engagements


"@JeromePio @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Is he Le Pen - maybe "  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018328493419909408)  2026-02-02T14:19Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@Vogtlaender1982 @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Not that much to compare with certain pther EU countries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018385302847389941)  2026-02-02T18:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@FCulmann Meloni seemed like that at the time as well. Never materialised. The platform with which you run is usually more agressive than the platform with which you govern"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018392292634087904)  2026-02-02T18:33Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@JayinKyiv Fracking has no future at market prices [--] USD or lower. Just ask Exxon about how did that adventure go in Poland. Or Enefit in Estonia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018602308347781329)  2026-02-03T08:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Most European lawyers & politicians do not understand the basics: 1) Bad taste in speech is judged by users not law enforcement. 2) Algorithms are less flawed than humans. 3) Data in 21st century is like oil in 19th-20th - either you dig more for it or youre dead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018643789934665786)  2026-02-03T11:12Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Saudi Arabia refuses to allow US to use its airspace for airstrikes. UAE urge a deal. Everything points to the US imminent strike having been a bluff. China is quietly giggling in the corner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018715128313553088)  2026-02-03T15:56Z [---] followers, 14.8K engagements


"@Elister1414 You definitely do know how the WhatsApp / Telegram bans are working out in Russia or Arab countries :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018740537440805029)  2026-02-03T17:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@AsbjoernKofoed Neither Trump nor Ursula - have cash. Investors do - and thats a whole different story. In China - its much more simple as political / financial decision-making are integrated. On sharing of info between US and EU - its probably the most complicated component politically"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2018754877334204474)  2026-02-03T18:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"2 main outtakes: 1) 60B in military procurement handled by Brussels (French defence contractors expected to make the bulk). 2) Only 15B directly injected into the budget - Ukraine left with 20B (25%) budget hole - in 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2019077440404865338)  2026-02-04T15:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@aidefranceukr @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Germany Netherlands Scandinavian countries fought but lost to the French approach. https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-france-clash-us-weapon-90-billion-loan-ukraine/ https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-france-clash-us-weapon-90-billion-loan-ukraine/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2019095840930009227)  2026-02-04T17:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@aidefranceukr @Imagine_UA Best value for money would probably be Turkey or South Korea. But they will be squeezed most likely based on the current allowed procurement parameters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2019107262195986718)  2026-02-04T17:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"If genuine federation means that EU becomes more like Switzerland its not a bad idea - as it would mean devolution of power back to citizens decentralisation deregulation and the end of Brussels bureaucracy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2019112942482972757)  2026-02-04T18:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@Romain_Meinieux @effingmuskrat2 We have the German army now (10000+ and counting) in Lithuania. And we have Sweden and Finland in the region - they always put their money where their mouth is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2019144009944601081)  2026-02-04T20:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Macron pursuing a parallel Witkoff + Kushner diplomatic track with Russia. Lets wait for results but its doubtful that the Kremlin is succumbing to any pressure - its rather using such high-level talks for self-legitimisation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2019407732470903003)  2026-02-05T13:48Z [---] followers, 11.6K engagements


"About [---] journalists in the newsroom are expected to lose their jobs at Washington Post. No one is immune to the advent of AI journalism"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2019426164931194934)  2026-02-05T15:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"As the dollar continues its slide a global rethink: whether USD should still make up 50% of global reserves & transactions. But the yuan is not there yet as a competitor. And the euro might still be haunted by a new sovereign debt crisis (Greece Spain Italy)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2019774275528311057)  2026-02-06T14:04Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@SSancha80527 @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Spain is probably at biggest risk in the eurozone. The main economy driver there is real property - as cheap credit and foreigner appetite vanes so will the government revenue. Public + private debt in Spain is higher (200%+ GDP). Add about 500% GDP in uncovered public pensions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2019782525619433936)  2026-02-06T14:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"A clear trend shows that US companies are beating the European ones in revenue and cash flow even excluding the Big Tech. All Europe can do is moan about exorbitant US stock market prices while continuing to shoot itself in the foot with over-regulation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2019842048711704942)  2026-02-06T18:34Z [---] followers, 16.1K engagements


"International travel to US is also down practically to [----] levels while increasing elsewhere. Is US really trying to decouple from the World"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020118579392262562)  2026-02-07T12:52Z [---] followers, 15.2K engagements


"@BurneraccountQL And yet China is Taiwans biggest trade partners. Decouple politics and economy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020119141408002277)  2026-02-07T12:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@_Niizuki_ China is Taiwans biggest trade partner. Decouple (high level) politics and business"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020121124592332953)  2026-02-07T13:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@Real_choco_jee Fact: China is Taiwans biggest trade partner. Decouple business and (high end) politics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020121970667331752)  2026-02-07T13:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@gottsteiger90 At 15% of the World GDP (12% PPP) EU no longer has a choice than to engage in trade investment and political arbitrage to survive. All talk about strategic autonomy in Brussels is BS. Apart from China there are other options (India South East Asia Aftica Latin America)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020124013452767706)  2026-02-07T13:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@Mgeuia Well if you ignore the fact that the US companies and their beneficiaries can use the allegedly inflated stock price to BUY whatever they need including the lacking technology and competitive advantage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020210737684312256)  2026-02-07T18:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@hollyh898 You seem to ignore the fact that the US companies and their beneficiaries can use the allegedly inflated stock price to BUY whatever they need including the lacking technology and competitive advantage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020211050688442770)  2026-02-07T19:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@msokola You seen to ignore the fact that the US companies and their beneficiaries can use the allegedly inflated stock price to BUY whatever they need including the lacking technology and competitive advantage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020224956529840229)  2026-02-07T19:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Not only Canada might be a stepping stone for cheaper Chinese EVs into the US market the traditional car dealership model can be undercut by direct sales. But is there anything wrong from the point of view of the US consumer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020782641499222084)  2026-02-09T08:51Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"More polarisation in Portugal. Radical left and extreme right are both gaining traction. Welcome to the modern European politics with no centre and no moderates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020884498204766503)  2026-02-09T15:36Z [---] followers, 11.5K engagements


"Another attack on international dollar holdings. But this time the pain can be said to be self-inflicted. China is thriving in its growing image as a more stable politico-economic environment and partner than US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020898636888990136)  2026-02-09T16:32Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Musk pivots closer to the Earth - thats great news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020936272525885840)  2026-02-09T19:02Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@LusoAda Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020979109216780500)  2026-02-09T21:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@MariaSc90701399 Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020979166443892917)  2026-02-09T21:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@R_CFerreira Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020979216515514868)  2026-02-09T21:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@Fernand30940514 Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020979282592608445)  2026-02-09T21:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@sandroarcdias Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020979350347350191)  2026-02-09T21:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@the_ksag Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020979448485642753)  2026-02-09T21:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Talk talk talk - and no US action on Iran. Is Trump going to put the money where his mouth is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021161976995443019)  2026-02-10T09:59Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"French wine & spirits export to US down 20% in a year. Its a loss primarily to US consumers. The renown of French luxury products should allow their producers to adapt and find new markets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021235618248835460)  2026-02-10T14:51Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@BobyPavlopare Quality of produce is not the reason foreign imports are disappearing - tariffs are"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021251499347575167)  2026-02-10T15:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"At least French luxury goods producers should not be afraid of free trade. China can do a lot but it cannot create brands overnight to compete with LV or Herms bags"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021261603488911680)  2026-02-10T16:34Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@RolandLey @grok Why would they do it in China This is not a Nike sneaker. Why save on labour costs when your [--] bag goes for 5K 10K or more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021270646961897889)  2026-02-10T17:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"EA notorious as the most hated games producer is steadily preparing for a buy out by Jared Kushner Saudi Arabia etc for $20B. Do they know something no one else does Or is it ignorance of the obvious downward trajectory of the software industry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021296615298895910)  2026-02-10T18:54Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@HWinkle69749 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-10/jpmorgan-kicks-off-electronic-arts-1-5-billion-bond-buyback https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-10/jpmorgan-kicks-off-electronic-arts-1-5-billion-bond-buyback"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021334066688377070)  2026-02-10T21:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Why is Kanye pictured twice together with a Kanye Jedi Also where are some European leaders"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021493218576421341)  2026-02-11T07:55Z [---] followers, 11.6K engagements


"@daan1012 If you mean that Kallas has slightly more charisma than Ursula - agreed. But its not an uphill task to have more charisma than a coffee table"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021577340522840379)  2026-02-11T13:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"How many governments can Britain change in [--] year Is UK the new Italy while Italy - the new UK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021620048436306303)  2026-02-11T16:19Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@dicatticat36219 @Maks_NAFO_FELLA As long as the Dollar retains its global reserve / transaction currency status - yes rising public debt is a minor problem. But who knows where the USD status will be in 3-5 years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021667705791877510)  2026-02-11T19:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/cbo-boosts-us-deficit-call-by-1-4-trillion-on-trump-policies https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/cbo-boosts-us-deficit-call-by-1-4-trillion-on-trump-policies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021677794451743159)  2026-02-11T20:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Oat milk - not really milk It might come as a surprise to Gen Z baristas and clients who think that milk also comes from banana mango or strawberry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021858613690609689)  2026-02-12T08:07Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"The Russian shadow fleet is in fact mainly a European project designed to help Russia avoid sanctions. While Ursula + Kallas are talking Greece Malta Cyprus etc are acting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021904827568336983)  2026-02-12T11:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Note to Trump: Canada is still the biggest believer in US and the Dollar as a safe investment destination. Unlike China Germany France etc. So maybe the US Congress reversing the Canada tariffs is not such a bad idea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021960171040149637)  2026-02-12T14:50Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Mercedes finds it hard to compete in / with China by lack of focus on up-scale coupled with temptation on entry level models. Which choice is Mercedes making: A) innovate / more positioning on luxury; or B) cry on the shoulder of regulators about tariffs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021999556293181470)  2026-02-12T17:27Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/russia-memo-sees-return-to-dollar-system-in-pitch-made-for-trumpsrnd=homepage-europe https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/russia-memo-sees-return-to-dollar-system-in-pitch-made-for-trumpsrnd=homepage-europe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2022218357194600781)  2026-02-13T07:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"A Deutsche Telecom spin-off is a boost to European defence investment. But the fund size is meager to compare with US: only Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is about to spend $5 billion in [----] on defence start-ups in addition to other major US funds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2012080266634772649)  2026-01-16T08:31Z [---] followers, 12.5K engagements


"Switzerland might be at fault in profiteering during the nazi era but so are the colonial powers and their off-shoots that engaged in slave trade and land grabs from the indigenous peoples. Longer time makes the responsibility expire"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2019338817623278008)  2026-02-05T09:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"No single European (including Switzerland and UK) company in the World Top [--] by market cap. What is even more notable: only [--] pure tech brands (ASML and SAP) in the European Top [--] by market cap"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020198554807963769)  2026-02-07T18:10Z [---] followers, 26.2K engagements


"The Congressional Budget Office warned that the US is on an unsustainable fiscal path due to Trumps policies. Any (short-term) increase in revenue from tariffs to be offset by more government spending in some areas (immigration) + the tax cuts impact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2021653114861101222)  2026-02-11T18:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Russia is proposing Trump the return to the dollar settlement system and joint investments in natural gas and raw materials. But this would mean that the Kremlin would cheat on China. Another bluff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2022218353436405850)  2026-02-13T07:56Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"2006 was followed by [----] and then [----] Remember"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2022959489625043318)  2026-02-15T09:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Rubio to visit Hungary and Slovakia. The line is being blurred between diplomacy on behalf of US as a whole or representing one particular political regime only"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2023052286155800975)  2026-02-15T15:10Z [---] followers, 119.8K engagements


"As if there was any doubt of how Navalny died Russias apparent advance in bio-technology is being used to sow death rather than prop up start-ups make money or promote public health. The difference in mentality perhaps"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2022725915294269699)  2026-02-14T17:33Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"The embezzlement at Energoatom is not just about personal corruption. Its evidence of a failed energy strategy for [--] years exemplified by Soviet-style management overreliance on legacy infrastructure private monopolisation of distribution & grid access"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2023034081009877412)  2026-02-15T13:58Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"There is no other politics-dependent business like the military-industrial complex. Did Trumps administration think about possible repercussions for US defence exporters when launching attacks on its oldest allies - customers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2023317190699524575)  2026-02-16T08:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Europes strong fin-tech sector is already providing alternatives not only to Visa or MC but the old payment cards model. Countries with good government data registration & certification systems (personal ID numbers mobile/smart ID etc.) are the first to do it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2023097424118706431)  2026-02-15T18:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Sabotage operations in Europe is a form of Russias long war. Wagner is recruiting poor people to help conduct destruction or damage to property and infrastructure. Europes traditional law enforcement response is mostly toothless and fruitless"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2023363108866338931)  2026-02-16T11:45Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5 was subject to $100B worth of transactions during less than a year after introduction. It is now a faster growing coin than USDT or USDC. Reason: increased use for foreign transactions to avoid sanctions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2014976248217260166)  2026-01-24T08:19Z [---] followers, 15.1K engagements


"The Netherlands were among most aggresive EU regulators in attracting crypto business by issuing more MICA licenses. But the country might also discourage digital asset investment by its nationals if the 36% capital gains taxation is implemented from 2028"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2023010797765677566)  2026-02-15T12:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Is Trump a private or public person Why can he sue others by way of private law while claiming immunity from suit himself The US legal system never ceases to surprise with smart facade but rather unpredictable uncertain and incoherent interior"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2022615267604414609)  2026-02-14T10:13Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Is NATO SecGen Rutte right in saying that Europe can dream on about security without US Or is Ursula VDL right in disagreeing And the main question: is this talk about real security or merely the EU defence procurement with no role for US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2022675232650047660)  2026-02-14T14:12Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"US-China trade is back to [----] levels. The decoupling is clearly taking place. Time for Europe to take advantage and cosy up to China on free trade and investment facilitation. A win for both European exporters and consumers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2020054968485691566)  2026-02-07T08:40Z [---] followers, 45K engagements


"Who would have thought at the turn of 21st century that China would gradually be taking over not only the part of a more stable international player than US but also the role of a champion of free trade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2022716753252343871)  2026-02-14T16:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@RiggaDem Thats an exception rather than the rule. Most of the (smarter) perpetrators are never caught"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dovydas44444/status/2023381400460923347)  2026-02-16T12:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

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"The idea to create a Brussels-based overlord in the area of security intelligence appears to carry more risks than benefits s the perceptions of what is a matter of national security differ greatly among [--] EU Member States. And Brussels bureaucracts should focus on serving European electorates rather than spying on them"
X Link 2025-11-15T11:13Z [--] followers, 18K engagements

"European initiatives to coordinate actions against hybrid threats remain a fantasy as close EU members such as Poland and Lithuania cannot agree on a joint approach - carrot or stick - vis--vis Belarus. โ—Lithuania has closed the border while Poland is opening it"
X Link 2025-11-16T18:20Z [--] followers, 18.7K engagements

"EU planned assistance for Ukraine in 2026: [----] billion for military and [----] billion for budgetary support. This means that Ukraine will need more than [--] billion in addition to cover its [----] budget deficit. No other option than the Ukrainian Central Bank launching the printing press with the resulting significant devaluation of Hryvnya"
X Link 2025-11-18T12:29Z [--] followers, 21K engagements

"As Ukraines top political levels are being shaken yet again owing to the new corruption scandal the question of increasing relevance is: Who in Ukraine has the capacity to properly decide on the proposed peace deal by US/Russia Would the Ukrainian people and business approve the deal Whether Ukraines political leadership - when endorsing the deal - is following the best interests of the nation or rather its own regimes survival"
X Link 2025-11-20T09:37Z [--] followers, 12.7K engagements

"The leaked version of the US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine is obviously not in the Ukrainian national interest. Nor is it in the interest of greater regional security. It can be hoped that the current Ukrainian leadership will have the balls to say so"
X Link 2025-11-21T14:12Z [--] followers, 12.4K engagements

"If the recent US-Russia proposal regarding Ukraine could be branded as dishonorable peace could Britain EU and other partners come up with a more sustainable plan"
X Link 2025-11-22T11:23Z [--] followers, 19.4K engagements

"The Czech police are investigating embezzlement under Umerovs tenure to the tune of USD [--] million by way of one purchase of Chinese drones via a Czech shell company โ“What legitimacy does Umerov bring in currently leading the Ukrainian side in Switzerland"
X Link 2025-11-25T17:44Z [---] followers, 22.4K engagements

"Those expecting Steve Witkoff to be sacrificed like a Thanksgiving turkey - for training Russians on how to talk to Trump on Ukraine peace proposals - will likely be disappointed"
X Link 2025-11-26T12:11Z [---] followers, 15.6K engagements

"Politicos opinion that EU will somehow stop acting as the Worlds digital policeman is naive. EU bureaucrats will continue to lay blame on external factors such as US technology supremacy for its own ineptness and backwardness"
X Link 2025-11-27T11:47Z [---] followers, 13K engagements

"This looks like the end of Zelenskyys regime - strangely enough brought down by internal incompetence rather than external aggressor. Ukrainian people and business deserve better. Hope remains for a peaceful transition"
X Link 2025-11-28T16:51Z [---] followers, 24.4K engagements

"@Robonofvg I am from Lithuania. But I get your point :)"
X Link 2025-11-28T18:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@Lulo2024 I think you are confusing the interests of Ukraine with the interests of those in power at the material time. Just guessing :)"
X Link 2025-11-28T22:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Brussels should push Ukrainian leadership to disincentivise corruption. It can only be achieved by reduced economic role of state. Tough task as government now generates 50%+ of Ukrainian GDP"
X Link 2025-11-29T11:46Z [---] followers, 18.4K engagements

"๐Ÿค” Trump says Venezuelas airspace should be shut. The official goals here are obviously to fight drug trafficking and promote democracy"
X Link 2025-11-30T13:04Z [---] followers, 13.2K engagements

"Opposition from Belgium Italy Austria etc. will make it impossible to backstop this loan. Yet Norway has incidentally made more money by selling oil and gas to Europe since [----]. Hope for Norway as Ukraines white knight savior"
X Link 2025-12-02T12:29Z [---] followers, 12.8K engagements

"๐Ÿค” US-Russia trade was only $0.5B (export) and $3B (import) in [----]. Biggest investments in Russia to date: US companies selling cigarettes soda and candy. The sudden dream of trillions in US-RU trade and investment: whos bluffing here"
X Link 2025-12-03T10:34Z [---] followers, 12.8K engagements

"The new US National Security Strategy lays down strategic stability with Russia as the main US interest in Europe. Does the current White House understand what Europe is"
X Link 2025-12-05T10:52Z [---] followers, 14.1K engagements

"It will be a tough task for the Trump administration to promote the new National Security Strategy as the Americans are increasingly favourable to providing hard military support to Ukraine"
X Link 2025-12-06T16:38Z [---] followers, 14.2K engagements

"EU neednt worry about fantasy plans for future US investment in Russia. Phillip Morris Pepsi Mondelez are the biggest investors there in the last [--] decades. Cigarettes soda and candy appears the best US money can squeeze"
X Link 2025-12-11T11:02Z [---] followers, 16.4K engagements

"๐Ÿค” Italy worrying about the possible retaliation against its banks by Russia where they are still doing business"
X Link 2025-12-13T11:07Z [---] followers, 14.3K engagements

"France is the paragon of democracy and the rule of law. Those who did not know it yet now know for sure. French courts are helping Russian justice to enforce their decisions - accidentally against a US technology company"
X Link 2025-12-14T11:22Z [---] followers, 16.6K engagements

"This graph does not even show the real degree of demise of EU. Because it was boosted by accession of [--] more countries in 2004-2007. The World however did not add [--] new countries then - it lost them. But continued expanding economically"
X Link 2025-12-16T10:21Z [---] followers, 22.8K engagements

"Time for US administration to realise that solving the Ukraine crisis is not a matter for real estate salesmen. A bit more sensitivity to the history grounds and impact of the continuing conflict would definitely help"
X Link 2025-12-17T12:44Z [---] followers, 17.5K engagements

"@MarkSelezenev During the timeframe of this chart (since 1990) US has kept its GDP at around 25% of World share (nominal). In the meantime EU dropped by almost 50% to 16%"
X Link 2025-12-17T15:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"๐Ÿ‘€ Bad news for the Kremlin as all other export options either require serious expenditure or dumping of Russian gas prices"
X Link 2025-12-18T15:26Z [---] followers, 14.1K engagements

"@lomax_debby This is now whats happening more or less. Europe will have to live with that. The problem is Different angles exist to solving the problem (especially between the hawkish Nothern Europe and the dovish South vis-a-vis Russia). And add decision-making problems at EU-27 level"
X Link 2025-12-18T17:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"As expected the Russian assets transfer did not go through. Plan B to lend Ukraine 90B is equivalent to plugging [--] annual budget deficits. This means Ukraine will need TOP UP from donors for military aid"
X Link 2025-12-19T11:38Z [---] followers, 10.2K engagements

"@Deadlyey5 Not to be confused: A) direct budget injections B) military aid (in kind) C) humanitarian / social aid and D projects (consulting / expert advice). Ukraine needs at least USD 45B annually to balance the budget. But it will get no new WB / IMF loans because It is in default"
X Link 2025-12-19T20:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"๐Ÿง Red Caviar = Skoda Superb. Oxymoron"
X Link 2025-12-20T16:31Z [---] followers, 16.9K engagements

"In the increasingly unfree global trading environment Europe should show leadership to champion free trade instead of succumbing to narrow interest groups in some countries over-dependent on farming"
X Link 2025-12-21T13:02Z [---] followers, 16.1K engagements

"THE STRUGGLE IS REAL If there's one thing I want it's interacting with my money across borders without stress. We've all been there jumping between bank apps crypto wallets and payment platforms searching for reliable low-fee and fast ways to send and spend internationally. The struggle is real: slow transfers hidden fees poor exchange rates or KYC nightmares. Recently I tried @yaradotcash to see if the hype was real. Could I really send money to Nigeria in minutes pay bills with crypto and skip the traditional banking drama I tested Yara from start to finish and honestly I was surprised."
X Link 2025-12-21T16:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Japans $6 billion and Norways $8.2 billion of financial assistance to Ukraine in [----] will be essential to both balance the countrys budget. These [--] are now by far biggest donors after EU"
X Link 2025-12-22T10:25Z [---] followers, 16.4K engagements

"@placidly1 Ukraine is running a programmed 50% budget deficit since [----]. Without donor financial injections it would have been unable to pay doctors teachers etc"
X Link 2025-12-22T18:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@D2055de @UkrReview Norway really got lucky - especially since [----]. Just check Norway/Russia gas exports to EU graph comparison since then. Maybe its time to pay up I just gave you the ethical explanation you seem to be looking for ;)"
X Link 2025-12-22T21:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@leepilling80733 Ukraine does need to try to balance its budget without making its budgetary expansion (in place since 2022) the donors problem. With that kind of statement I could agree"
X Link 2025-12-22T21:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"๐Ÿ“บ Just like social-media censors elsewhere the Kremlin is stupid to think that its promoting obedience of the public by punishing social media comments - while in fact its doing more to stimulate sales of VPN-service providers"
X Link 2025-12-26T13:11Z [---] followers, 11.8K engagements

"๐Ÿ“‰ Crude price per barrel heading towards $40 in [----] as per Bloomberg. More bad news for Russia alongside sanctions. Good news for consumers and Ukraine"
X Link 2025-12-28T11:43Z [---] followers, 20.2K engagements

"๐Ÿซง๐Ÿค– AI bubble will burst: first of all in countries with no abundance of stable and cheap electricity coupled with over-regulation (including privacy personal data and IP). And this includes both US and EU"
X Link 2025-12-29T11:12Z [---] followers, 14.3K engagements

"Key statistic to explain the difference in economic growth is the average population age in India: [--] years. Japan: [--] years"
X Link 2026-01-02T10:40Z [---] followers, 13.4K engagements

"Since Denmark / Sweden and Finland / Estonia control the entry/exit to/from the Baltic Sea it should soon be game over for Russias under-sea infrastructure sabotage. Suspect ships to be seized each time"
X Link 2026-01-03T15:03Z [---] followers, 16.2K engagements

"๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿค” The next Maduro"
X Link 2026-01-05T09:52Z [---] followers, 11.3K engagements

"@heico_m Has potash in large quantities and logistics infrastructure (Soviet-track rail via a Lithuanian port)"
X Link 2026-01-05T12:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Not so easy but definitely more realistic than Trumps Ukraine rare-earths fantasy. Total Venesuela investment needed from US oil companies: USD 100B over [--] years"
X Link 2026-01-05T14:45Z [---] followers, 12.1K engagements

"@cali__centrist extraction financing and logistics costs"
X Link 2026-01-05T21:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"In the times of extreme partisan politics its either Mamdani-style lumpenproletariat dreamers or ex-prosecutors capable of oppression and repression. Sadiq Khan is already looking too centrist to win in 2028"
X Link 2026-01-07T15:47Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Lukoil still has significant presence in EU in the Netherlands Bulgaria Romania Finland having sold off only Italian assets in [----]. Another piece of news attesting growing US - and waning Russian - influence in European energy"
X Link 2026-01-08T17:23Z [---] followers, 10.3K engagements

"Strength in the modern World is derived not from the alignment of rules but convergence of interests. The more US and Russian interests diverge the better news for Ukraine and Europe"
X Link 2026-01-09T09:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"The majority in EU understand the benefits of free trade to consumers. But the minority succumb to the protectionism of farming - tiny sector in GDP terms: 1.7% (France) 1.2% (Austria Ireland) 2.9% (Poland) 4% (Hungary)"
X Link 2026-01-10T14:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"The current turbulent context dictates that it might be a logical step by Moldova to join Romania. Automatic EU membership + military capability to take back Transnistria. Win-win"
X Link 2026-01-13T12:34Z [---] followers, 12.5K engagements

"Congrats to President Nawrocki of Poland in blocking yet another initiative concocted by Brussels bureaucrats which is not only capable of breaching the freedom of speech but also crippling Europes already struggling technology sector"
X Link 2026-01-14T12:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"See how easy it is to resolve a military crisis before its even started. Just have some balls to assert your legitimate interests - a key feature in the modern World"
X Link 2026-01-15T08:23Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@MarinaTrusch @Javier_Z87 @SavchenkoReview The excessive need for (cheap) energy is exactly the structural weakness of the German economy that is going to haunt it for years. At least in US the fastest growing energy consumer is the technology sector which is much more profitable than the old industrial likes of BASF"
X Link 2026-01-15T11:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"47% against and only 17% for. Lack of US public support for the Greenland adventure will make Trump back down. And there are better ways of spending USD [---] billion of taxpayer money than paying Denmark"
X Link 2026-01-15T14:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@an_bogachenko Denmark is not a banana republic so unlikely to be treated as such"
X Link 2026-01-15T16:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Canada is understandably playing a game of policy arbitrage. But its exports (metals oil agro) are commodities and hardly a match in value to Chinas. Lifting EV import tariffs will further increase its trade deficit (50%) with China"
X Link 2026-01-16T14:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@Catch22East It is but should it be Not sure that commodities are the economys future if you want to stay a rich country"
X Link 2026-01-16T21:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Not a bad idea. But not going to happen. First reason: French and Polish farmers. Second: Ukraines working population moving out on day one"
X Link 2026-01-17T08:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"๐Ÿ…What would the Academy do if Meryl Streep gifted one of her Oscars to Adam Sandler"
X Link 2026-01-17T14:59Z [---] followers, 10.8K engagements

"The Gaza Board does not yet seem comprised of foreign policy heavyweights with the exception of Tony Blair. Valid questions remain for paying $1 billion for the seat: Why and really to Whom"
X Link 2026-01-18T13:50Z [---] followers, 11.4K engagements

"Meloni has done more for a genuine dialogue between EU-US than Ursula + Kallas + Macron combined. Soft on relationship but firm on position"
X Link 2026-01-19T08:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"When Farage is sounding like a voice of reason it is clear that Trump is overplaying his hand on Greenland. Or its just another bluff"
X Link 2026-01-19T14:53Z [---] followers, 10.9K engagements

"Bessent and Trump playing good cop bad cop Europe should not blink and call the bluff"
X Link 2026-01-20T16:52Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Macron spoke out against EU-US agreements that undermine export interests and demand maximum concessions. Now show full support to EU deals with India and China. There is no alternative for EUs export-driven economy than free trade"
X Link 2026-01-21T14:03Z [---] followers, 14.3K engagements

"Finally European countries are getting their act together The beginning of the use of force is exactly the language that Europe should start communicating"
X Link 2026-01-22T15:10Z [---] followers, 10.7K engagements

"The Board of those who Want not those who Can. After US the next biggest economy on the Peace Board is that of Indonesia no. [--] in the World"
X Link 2026-01-23T14:43Z [---] followers, 19.5K engagements

"Finally a European leader tackles EUs key weakness - and its not defence. Army of bureaucrats instead of a real army Unfortunately these sort of narratives would not come from Paris Brussels and elsewhere"
X Link 2026-01-23T18:08Z [---] followers, 10.9K engagements

"@bolzhang Germany has a lot of soul searching to do for its lobbying of many counterproductive initiatives that will hurt EU as a whole in the years to come (privacy data protection digital services AI IP etc.). However one needs to start dealing with an issue by admitting it"
X Link 2026-01-24T08:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Under politically-correct language hides the intention of the Dutch government to kick out Ukrainians after [--] March [----] when the joint EU refugee policy expires. Germany might follow suit. But Ukrainians should still be safe in EU countries that need immigration"
X Link 2026-01-24T12:07Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Do Meloni + Merz have the guts to stand up to Brussels not to mention their own domestic bureacracies This will be a litmus test of real leadership vs. talk"
X Link 2026-01-24T14:17Z [---] followers, 10.6K engagements

"Musk manifestly breaking ranks with Trump on energy: You could take a small corner of Utah Nevada or New Mexico to generate all of the electricity that the US uses". Also solar panels in space for AI data centers in [--] years"
X Link 2026-01-24T16:42Z [---] followers, 10.3K engagements

"So that we are clear: US never intended to invest the USD [---] billion promised. Just like the rare earths deal its a PR phantasy for domestic audience. So no loss for Ukraine really"
X Link 2026-01-21T16:58Z [---] followers, 10.9K engagements

"Jamie Dimon would make a good independent candidate for [----]. Trump has always successfully played the victim card. But now he is giving it away"
X Link 2026-01-23T14:13Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"European investors own roughly $10.4 trillion (20%) in US stocks and some are considering diversifying away from the US due to Trump's threats and insults. This could in turn weigh on US equities debt and the dollar"
X Link 2026-01-25T14:29Z [---] followers, 37.9K engagements

"The shortest honeymoon in recent political history"
X Link 2026-01-26T16:38Z [---] followers, 19.7K engagements

"@LucianMft Your acute sense of smell should have detected French protectionism over the last [--] decades at least :) This is just [--] of the many similar stories"
X Link 2026-01-27T11:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@Spineur1 Its all about the precedent of leverage in controlling the purchase channels of which France will have no hold on in case the seller is a British one as in this case"
X Link 2026-01-27T11:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@bb_rodriguez_lb @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Its all about the precedent of leverage in controlling the purchase channels of which France will have no hold on in case the seller is a British one as in this case"
X Link 2026-01-27T11:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Lets hope the mother of all deals will not consist mainly of EU buying back repackaged Russian oil"
X Link 2026-01-27T14:37Z [---] followers, 11.8K engagements

"Rapprochement between EU and China is inevitable. Yes it will be more beneficial to China than EU. But EU has no other choice than look for a balancing role in the increasingly unbalanced global trade & investment environment"
X Link 2026-01-27T16:21Z [---] followers, 10.2K engagements

"@la_stefanita EUs GDP per capita thanks to our leadership is half of what it is in US. That means twice as less in come - every year And As far as wealth should I go on"
X Link 2026-01-27T16:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"While the current US administrations weak dollar policy has some temporary advantages in the longer run it will be counterproductive for USD status as a dominant trade and reserve currency. Not to mention the purchasing power of Americans"
X Link 2026-01-27T17:43Z [---] followers, 10.4K engagements

"@troy35584984109 US is not an open economy (export as % of GDP is only 10% while for EU its 50%). Whats the point in artificially prromoting exports while damaging purchasing power Also what value in S&P rising 20% if 15% of that is lost in dollar exchange rate"
X Link 2026-01-28T06:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"European solidarity par excellence: Spain is helping a sanctioned Russian ship to move to Morocco"
X Link 2026-01-28T12:12Z [---] followers, 13.2K engagements

"A real test if US has any friends in the region"
X Link 2026-01-28T16:14Z [---] followers, 10.6K engagements

"At least Merz has the balls to tell the truth. Now would someone tell the likes of Ursula & Kallas to stop lying to Ukraine in the face stirring false expectations about the [----] membership"
X Link 2026-01-29T08:39Z [---] followers, 13.4K engagements

"Another sign of decoupling from US as a destination - in a sector that is most profitable for investors notably in US. Now lets see how much of those talked-about trillions of dollars in foreign investment the Trump administration will bring to US in real life"
X Link 2026-01-29T14:11Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Iran has survived the Wests sanctions for more than [--] years. Only tangible kinetic measures can bring about the regime change. Reason for inaction: Iran has more friends than enemies in the Middle East while the oil price at [--] is not in the majoritys interest"
X Link 2026-01-29T16:54Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Since the AI breakthrough about [--] years ago it has been basically a spending and cost accumulation machine. (When) is that going to change"
X Link 2026-01-29T18:45Z [---] followers, 10.6K engagements

"The new arms race is practically already in effect. This time it is US that is not showing willingness to extent START. Budgets will be drained on both sides. A smart stance by Europe or China would be not to follow suit"
X Link 2026-01-30T10:45Z [---] followers, 10.9K engagements

"Another reminder that this is not just a war against Ukraine but a war against American businesses"
X Link 2026-01-30T11:26Z [---] followers, 17K engagements

"European solidarity in action Part 2: France is releasing the captain and crew of the Russian ship that breached EU sanctions. Mark my words: the ship will soon be released too thanks to the supremely formalistic and corrupt legal system"
X Link 2026-01-30T12:15Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"A rather symbolic move worth a few hundred million in savings per annum for exporters. But representative of the overall mood of China to seek compromise and reduce the trade burden. In stark contrast with the Trump policy"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:10Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@JonForest09 @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Sounds like what the West did in the colonial times - minus the torture killings and other atrocities :) No one gets into a position of power peacefully. The question is - how you behave once you got there. US is increasingly showing weakness and China - strength"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"The most expensive resource of the not-so-distant future is not oil gas or gold"
X Link 2026-01-31T12:22Z [---] followers, 12K engagements

"It has been clear for some time that the Fed is no longer independent. But to what extent will it succumb to the political pressure Lowering interest rates when USD is already weak might not be the best idea"
X Link 2026-01-31T14:14Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"European mood is screwed. Only Denmark is feeling more on the right track - likely by reason of the excessive use of benzodiazepines by the respondents. And Poland & Lithuania are probably affected by tranquilizers of more liquid nature :)"
X Link 2026-01-31T16:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@Speranskylives @UkrReview The euro-skeptic governments are more a symptom rather than the cause. Frustration with economic opportunities is probably the key to the gloom sentiment"
X Link 2026-01-31T21:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@casualdiot Surprisingly Lithuania and Poland have kept a rather good overall mood so far despite the context. Same for their scores in the Happiness ratings"
X Link 2026-01-31T21:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@HWinkle69749 There are limits to what such short-termist alchemy can be effective - in the meantime its wiping out the purchasing power of Americans"
X Link 2026-01-31T21:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"A major battle is brewing between elected European governments and the Brussels diktat on immigration fin-tech IT AI privacy freedom of speech etc. There is no other way than to push for EU reform to finally make it accountable to EU citizens"
X Link 2026-02-01T14:00Z [---] followers, 24K engagements

"The list of [--] smart countries not rushing to stifle fin-tech innovation. Lithuania is the worst example of Brussels sheep that just lost EUR [---] billion in annual tax revenue by kicking out Binance ByBit etc.: from 600+ to [--] crypto companies (MICA-licensed) in 2026"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@Chill02021 You mean that the winner of the America First policy is Argentina Logical its in America after all"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@GunterFehlinger @Keir_Starmer @Nigel_Farage And now compare nominal GDP per capita: UK is still some 20% richer (56000 USD) than EU (46000 USD)"
X Link 2026-02-01T21:11Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@paulinka_don @GunterFehlinger @Keir_Starmer @Nigel_Farage Poland is still at 80% of EU average if GDP per capita is measured at PPP and only 70% if measured nominal. Poland needs to get to the 100% EU average first. That will take years. Check Eurostat statistics"
X Link 2026-02-01T21:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Let the race begin. For the time being the score is very much in favour of the competitors: - USD 57% of global reserves - EUR 20% - JPY 6% - GBP 5% The yuan is just 1% for now"
X Link 2026-02-02T08:41Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Frances National Rally is split 50-50 on Russia. But the (increasingly dominant) wing of the party around 30-year-old Jordan Bardella currently the front-runner for the presidency sees Russia as a threat to France and Europe. Bardella - the new Meloni"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:00Z [---] followers, 122.7K engagements

"@JeromePio @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Is he Le Pen - maybe "
X Link 2026-02-02T14:19Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@Vogtlaender1982 @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Not that much to compare with certain pther EU countries"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@FCulmann Meloni seemed like that at the time as well. Never materialised. The platform with which you run is usually more agressive than the platform with which you govern"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:33Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@JayinKyiv Fracking has no future at market prices [--] USD or lower. Just ask Exxon about how did that adventure go in Poland. Or Enefit in Estonia"
X Link 2026-02-03T08:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Most European lawyers & politicians do not understand the basics: 1) Bad taste in speech is judged by users not law enforcement. 2) Algorithms are less flawed than humans. 3) Data in 21st century is like oil in 19th-20th - either you dig more for it or youre dead"
X Link 2026-02-03T11:12Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Saudi Arabia refuses to allow US to use its airspace for airstrikes. UAE urge a deal. Everything points to the US imminent strike having been a bluff. China is quietly giggling in the corner"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:56Z [---] followers, 14.8K engagements

"@Elister1414 You definitely do know how the WhatsApp / Telegram bans are working out in Russia or Arab countries :)"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@AsbjoernKofoed Neither Trump nor Ursula - have cash. Investors do - and thats a whole different story. In China - its much more simple as political / financial decision-making are integrated. On sharing of info between US and EU - its probably the most complicated component politically"
X Link 2026-02-03T18:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"2 main outtakes: 1) 60B in military procurement handled by Brussels (French defence contractors expected to make the bulk). 2) Only 15B directly injected into the budget - Ukraine left with 20B (25%) budget hole - in 2026"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@aidefranceukr @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Germany Netherlands Scandinavian countries fought but lost to the French approach. https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-france-clash-us-weapon-90-billion-loan-ukraine/ https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-france-clash-us-weapon-90-billion-loan-ukraine/"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@aidefranceukr @Imagine_UA Best value for money would probably be Turkey or South Korea. But they will be squeezed most likely based on the current allowed procurement parameters"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"If genuine federation means that EU becomes more like Switzerland its not a bad idea - as it would mean devolution of power back to citizens decentralisation deregulation and the end of Brussels bureaucracy"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@Romain_Meinieux @effingmuskrat2 We have the German army now (10000+ and counting) in Lithuania. And we have Sweden and Finland in the region - they always put their money where their mouth is"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Macron pursuing a parallel Witkoff + Kushner diplomatic track with Russia. Lets wait for results but its doubtful that the Kremlin is succumbing to any pressure - its rather using such high-level talks for self-legitimisation"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:48Z [---] followers, 11.6K engagements

"About [---] journalists in the newsroom are expected to lose their jobs at Washington Post. No one is immune to the advent of AI journalism"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"As the dollar continues its slide a global rethink: whether USD should still make up 50% of global reserves & transactions. But the yuan is not there yet as a competitor. And the euro might still be haunted by a new sovereign debt crisis (Greece Spain Italy)"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:04Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@SSancha80527 @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Spain is probably at biggest risk in the eurozone. The main economy driver there is real property - as cheap credit and foreigner appetite vanes so will the government revenue. Public + private debt in Spain is higher (200%+ GDP). Add about 500% GDP in uncovered public pensions"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"A clear trend shows that US companies are beating the European ones in revenue and cash flow even excluding the Big Tech. All Europe can do is moan about exorbitant US stock market prices while continuing to shoot itself in the foot with over-regulation"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:34Z [---] followers, 16.1K engagements

"International travel to US is also down practically to [----] levels while increasing elsewhere. Is US really trying to decouple from the World"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:52Z [---] followers, 15.2K engagements

"@BurneraccountQL And yet China is Taiwans biggest trade partners. Decouple politics and economy"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@Niizuki China is Taiwans biggest trade partner. Decouple (high level) politics and business"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@Real_choco_jee Fact: China is Taiwans biggest trade partner. Decouple business and (high end) politics"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@gottsteiger90 At 15% of the World GDP (12% PPP) EU no longer has a choice than to engage in trade investment and political arbitrage to survive. All talk about strategic autonomy in Brussels is BS. Apart from China there are other options (India South East Asia Aftica Latin America)"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@Mgeuia Well if you ignore the fact that the US companies and their beneficiaries can use the allegedly inflated stock price to BUY whatever they need including the lacking technology and competitive advantage"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@hollyh898 You seem to ignore the fact that the US companies and their beneficiaries can use the allegedly inflated stock price to BUY whatever they need including the lacking technology and competitive advantage"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"@msokola You seen to ignore the fact that the US companies and their beneficiaries can use the allegedly inflated stock price to BUY whatever they need including the lacking technology and competitive advantage"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Not only Canada might be a stepping stone for cheaper Chinese EVs into the US market the traditional car dealership model can be undercut by direct sales. But is there anything wrong from the point of view of the US consumer"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:51Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"More polarisation in Portugal. Radical left and extreme right are both gaining traction. Welcome to the modern European politics with no centre and no moderates"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:36Z [---] followers, 11.5K engagements

"Another attack on international dollar holdings. But this time the pain can be said to be self-inflicted. China is thriving in its growing image as a more stable politico-economic environment and partner than US"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:32Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Musk pivots closer to the Earth - thats great news"
X Link 2026-02-09T19:02Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@LusoAda Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@MariaSc90701399 Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@R_CFerreira Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@Fernand30940514 Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@sandroarcdias Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"@the_ksag Because Portugals centre is already on the left to compare with Nothern Europe or US"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Talk talk talk - and no US action on Iran. Is Trump going to put the money where his mouth is"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:59Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"French wine & spirits export to US down 20% in a year. Its a loss primarily to US consumers. The renown of French luxury products should allow their producers to adapt and find new markets"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:51Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@BobyPavlopare Quality of produce is not the reason foreign imports are disappearing - tariffs are"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"At least French luxury goods producers should not be afraid of free trade. China can do a lot but it cannot create brands overnight to compete with LV or Herms bags"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:34Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@RolandLey @grok Why would they do it in China This is not a Nike sneaker. Why save on labour costs when your [--] bag goes for 5K 10K or more"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"EA notorious as the most hated games producer is steadily preparing for a buy out by Jared Kushner Saudi Arabia etc for $20B. Do they know something no one else does Or is it ignorance of the obvious downward trajectory of the software industry"
X Link 2026-02-10T18:54Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@HWinkle69749 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-10/jpmorgan-kicks-off-electronic-arts-1-5-billion-bond-buyback https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-10/jpmorgan-kicks-off-electronic-arts-1-5-billion-bond-buyback"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Why is Kanye pictured twice together with a Kanye Jedi Also where are some European leaders"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:55Z [---] followers, 11.6K engagements

"@daan1012 If you mean that Kallas has slightly more charisma than Ursula - agreed. But its not an uphill task to have more charisma than a coffee table"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"How many governments can Britain change in [--] year Is UK the new Italy while Italy - the new UK"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:19Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@dicatticat36219 @Maks_NAFO_FELLA As long as the Dollar retains its global reserve / transaction currency status - yes rising public debt is a minor problem. But who knows where the USD status will be in 3-5 years"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/cbo-boosts-us-deficit-call-by-1-4-trillion-on-trump-policies https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/cbo-boosts-us-deficit-call-by-1-4-trillion-on-trump-policies"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

"Oat milk - not really milk It might come as a surprise to Gen Z baristas and clients who think that milk also comes from banana mango or strawberry"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:07Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"The Russian shadow fleet is in fact mainly a European project designed to help Russia avoid sanctions. While Ursula + Kallas are talking Greece Malta Cyprus etc are acting"
X Link 2026-02-12T11:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Note to Trump: Canada is still the biggest believer in US and the Dollar as a safe investment destination. Unlike China Germany France etc. So maybe the US Congress reversing the Canada tariffs is not such a bad idea"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:50Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Mercedes finds it hard to compete in / with China by lack of focus on up-scale coupled with temptation on entry level models. Which choice is Mercedes making: A) innovate / more positioning on luxury; or B) cry on the shoulder of regulators about tariffs"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:27Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/russia-memo-sees-return-to-dollar-system-in-pitch-made-for-trumpsrnd=homepage-europe https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/russia-memo-sees-return-to-dollar-system-in-pitch-made-for-trumpsrnd=homepage-europe"
X Link 2026-02-13T07:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"A Deutsche Telecom spin-off is a boost to European defence investment. But the fund size is meager to compare with US: only Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is about to spend $5 billion in [----] on defence start-ups in addition to other major US funds"
X Link 2026-01-16T08:31Z [---] followers, 12.5K engagements

"Switzerland might be at fault in profiteering during the nazi era but so are the colonial powers and their off-shoots that engaged in slave trade and land grabs from the indigenous peoples. Longer time makes the responsibility expire"
X Link 2026-02-05T09:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"No single European (including Switzerland and UK) company in the World Top [--] by market cap. What is even more notable: only [--] pure tech brands (ASML and SAP) in the European Top [--] by market cap"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:10Z [---] followers, 26.2K engagements

"The Congressional Budget Office warned that the US is on an unsustainable fiscal path due to Trumps policies. Any (short-term) increase in revenue from tariffs to be offset by more government spending in some areas (immigration) + the tax cuts impact"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Russia is proposing Trump the return to the dollar settlement system and joint investments in natural gas and raw materials. But this would mean that the Kremlin would cheat on China. Another bluff"
X Link 2026-02-13T07:56Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"2006 was followed by [----] and then [----] Remember"
X Link 2026-02-15T09:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Rubio to visit Hungary and Slovakia. The line is being blurred between diplomacy on behalf of US as a whole or representing one particular political regime only"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:10Z [---] followers, 119.8K engagements

"As if there was any doubt of how Navalny died Russias apparent advance in bio-technology is being used to sow death rather than prop up start-ups make money or promote public health. The difference in mentality perhaps"
X Link 2026-02-14T17:33Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"The embezzlement at Energoatom is not just about personal corruption. Its evidence of a failed energy strategy for [--] years exemplified by Soviet-style management overreliance on legacy infrastructure private monopolisation of distribution & grid access"
X Link 2026-02-15T13:58Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"There is no other politics-dependent business like the military-industrial complex. Did Trumps administration think about possible repercussions for US defence exporters when launching attacks on its oldest allies - customers"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Europes strong fin-tech sector is already providing alternatives not only to Visa or MC but the old payment cards model. Countries with good government data registration & certification systems (personal ID numbers mobile/smart ID etc.) are the first to do it"
X Link 2026-02-15T18:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Sabotage operations in Europe is a form of Russias long war. Wagner is recruiting poor people to help conduct destruction or damage to property and infrastructure. Europes traditional law enforcement response is mostly toothless and fruitless"
X Link 2026-02-16T11:45Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5 was subject to $100B worth of transactions during less than a year after introduction. It is now a faster growing coin than USDT or USDC. Reason: increased use for foreign transactions to avoid sanctions"
X Link 2026-01-24T08:19Z [---] followers, 15.1K engagements

"The Netherlands were among most aggresive EU regulators in attracting crypto business by issuing more MICA licenses. But the country might also discourage digital asset investment by its nationals if the 36% capital gains taxation is implemented from 2028"
X Link 2026-02-15T12:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

"Is Trump a private or public person Why can he sue others by way of private law while claiming immunity from suit himself The US legal system never ceases to surprise with smart facade but rather unpredictable uncertain and incoherent interior"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:13Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"Is NATO SecGen Rutte right in saying that Europe can dream on about security without US Or is Ursula VDL right in disagreeing And the main question: is this talk about real security or merely the EU defence procurement with no role for US"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:12Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"US-China trade is back to [----] levels. The decoupling is clearly taking place. Time for Europe to take advantage and cosy up to China on free trade and investment facilitation. A win for both European exporters and consumers"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:40Z [---] followers, 45K engagements

"Who would have thought at the turn of 21st century that China would gradually be taking over not only the part of a more stable international player than US but also the role of a champion of free trade"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

"@RiggaDem Thats an exception rather than the rule. Most of the (smarter) perpetrators are never caught"
X Link 2026-02-16T12:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements

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