Search

The author of the entry wrote that Metro AG was to leave Kazakhstan after 17 years of operation and close all six stores and the delivery service there by the end of March 2027. He stated that the company employed 650 people and entered the Kazakh market in October 2009 as the first international wholesaler in the country. https://t.co/k2iet1WkH0 #MetroAG #Kazachstan #wycofanie #DE #KZ (translated)

The American administration made a controversial decision to reach an agreement for the supply of Russian diesel fuel, which faced bipartisan opposition in the Senate, reminding of the ban on the import of Russian energy resources imposed after the invasion of Ukraine. #Trump #Rosja #Ukraina (translated)

Former US special envoy for Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg, assessed that Ukraine should continue attacks on Russian refineries, despite Moscow announcing diesel supplies to international markets, which may be an attempt to alleviate pressure on the Russian energy sector. #Ukraina #Rosja #konflikty (translated)

I suggest they find a new leader who knows how to make deals, because Zelensky does not know how to do that. Trump announced on Friday that he has agreed with Putin on the delivery of almost 5 thousand tons of Russian diesel fuel to the USA and other countries in the coming months. #WołodymyrZełenski #rafinerie #infrastrukturaEnergetyczna (translated)

Paweł Żuchowski wrote that Donald Trump sought an agreement with Vladimir Putin regarding the sale of Russian fuel and the easing of sanctions, in order to show that he was lowering high fuel prices in the USA before the Congressional elections. He pointed out that the president's ratings were falling, and Russian supplies might not significantly impact prices. Żuchowski assessed that such an agreement could bring additional revenue to the Kremlin, while Poland and other countries on NATO's eastern flank spent billions on defense, and Ukraine was fighting against Russian aggression. He wrote that US allies might fear that Trump would subordinate their security to his own political calculations, just as he allegedly did regarding Russian fuel. #Trump #Putin #bezpieczeństwo (translated)

The author assessed that Donald Trump's recent decisions might have been aimed at rebuilding Republican support before the Congress elections on November 3. He pointed to the promise of a $5,000 payout, Trump's change of stance on mail-in voting, and the energy agreement with Vladimir Putin, which was purportedly meant to help lower fuel prices. According to the author, the supply of Russian oil could have had a minimal impact on prices but serious political consequences. The author wrote that Europe is bearing the costs of sanctions, and Ukraine continues to face Russian aggression, while Trump presented the agreement as a way to combat inflation. He also noted a decline in support for the president and growing social discontent, as well as some Republican politicians publicly distancing themselves from the administration's decisions. According to the author, Trump's actions did not fit into a long-term economic strategy but were aimed at regaining voters and maintaining a Republican majority in Congress. He argued that the president was primarily concerned with his own political survival and the interests of his family and friends. He warned that the security of allies, sanctions, and the international credibility of the USA should not be used to achieve such goals. The author concluded that Trump should not be trusted or relied upon for long-term agreements. In his view, cooperation with him should be limited to the bare minimum, as his position could change depending on current political interests. #Trump #Polityka #Geopolityka (translated)

Filip Dąb-Mirowski wrote that Donald Trump announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin regarding the resumption of Russian diesel exports to international markets. According to the author, the U.S. Department of the Treasury suspended related sanctions until April 7, 2027. Dąb-Mirowski assessed that sales could provide Russia with funds for further waging war, as the planned budget deficit was expected to be twice as high as initially anticipated, and the economy and finances were experiencing the greatest collapse since the 1990s. He also wrote that Putin was cutting social spending, directing funds to the military. The author noted that Russia would not be able to supply the planned volumes, reaching 3 million tons, in the foreseeable future. He cited the shutdown of the largest refineries due to Ukrainian airstrikes, limited maritime export capabilities, and prioritization of domestic market supply as reasons. He added that supplies of that size would not impact the global market, as they would be too small relative to its needs. Dąb-Mirowski speculated that the agreement could precede an American ultimatum to Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian petrochemicals. He also pointed out that it was announced during a visit by a Ukrainian delegation to Florida, where they were supposed to prepare a peace plan together with American negotiators. According to the author, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed frustration that Ukraine was acting as a shield for negotiations with Russia. The author claimed that the Republicans were heading for a historic defeat in the upcoming midterms, which were to take place in four weeks, and Trump wanted to lower fuel prices in the U.S. Dąb-Mirowski indicated the Strait of Hormuz as the heart of the problem, which — he wrote — Trump had failed to resolve. He summarized that in his opinion, this confirmed the pro-Russian nature of the current U.S. administration. #Trump #Putin #sankcje (translated)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply commented on Donald Trump's decision regarding the agreement with Russia for diesel fuel supplies, emphasizing that supporting Moscow through fuel exports is an investment in a war that will negatively impact global peace. #Trump #Putin #Ukraina (translated)

During discussions about the global energy situation, Russia confirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the American and global markets. I am convinced that this will have a positive impact on the entire global economy," Putin assures in a statement posted on the Kremlin's website. #Rosja #USA #dostawyenergii (translated)

I just finished an extremely successful conversation with the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, during which it was agreed that Russia will immediately deliver over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to the American and global markets, another 500,000 tons in November, and then promptly another 1,000,000 tons," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. #Rosja #USA #dostawyenergii (translated)