-US Stock Market impacted by Trump’s rhetoric – Trump’s bold statements on Ukraine, Russia, and trade are shaking up Wall Street, with energy and defense stocks fluctuating as investors weigh potential gains against geopolitical risks.
-Zelensky to sign rare earth deal – Zelensky’s set to ink a rare earth minerals deal with Trump on February 28, shifting from a $500 billion “payback” demand to a partnership, leveraging Ukraine’s rich deposits for U.S. industries.
-Allies angry over UN vote – The U.S. voting against a UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion—joining Russia, Belarus, and North Korea—has riled allies like Germany and the UK, straining NATO ties. Diplomats also walked out of Russian speech – Dozens of diplomats staged a walkout during a Russian UN speech, likely rejecting Moscow’s war rhetoric or sanctions pleas, signaling continued global isolation.
-Russia wants sanctions lifted – Russia’s pushing hard to ease Western sanctions, claiming they’re crippling its economy. Russia seeks oil deal – Facing production pressures, Russia’s angling for new oil agreements, possibly with non-Western buyers, to offset sanctions’ bite on its energy sector.
-Russia maintains NATO to be the problem – Moscow’s sticking to its line that NATO’s expansion and actions are the root of tensions, doubling down on its anti-Western narrative.
-Trump’s poll numbers dropping – Trump’s approval ratings are slipping, possibly due to his Ukraine stance and UN vote fallout, though he’s still a polarizing figure with strong base support.
-Bernie Sanders and Mike Pence on same side – In a rare twist, Sanders and Pence align against Trump’s Ukraine policy—Sanders wants more aid, Pence fears a weak stance on Russia—making strange political bedfellows.
How to contact the White House – Want to weigh in? Call 202-456-1111 (comments) or 202-456-1414 (switchboard), write to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, or use whitehouse.gov/contact for emails and messages—keep it respectful and specific!
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