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President Trump signed H.R. 3364 (2 August 2017)

On 2 August 2017, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 3364, the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, which included provisions related to sanctions on Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The law, specifically in sections 253 and 257, reaffirmed the United States’ policy of not recognizing territorial changes effected by force, including Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea. These sections explicitly stated that the U.S. “does not recognize territorial changes effected by force” and will “never recognize the illegal annexation of Crimea by the Government of the Russian Federation or the separation of any portion of Ukrainian territory through the use of military force.”

Ukraine’s Cry for a Clear Path to NATO Membership

It is clear that NATO did not completely heed President Zelenskyy’s original call to provide Ukraine with a clear timeline for its path towards membership. That timeline would have served as a beacon of hope, invigorating Ukraine’s resolve to endure and prosper.

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Dombrovskis: reconstruction can be financed with Russian assets

The article discusses the urgent need for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, emphasizing its strategic importance for the West and the threat posed by Russia, while questioning the feasibility of relying solely on the private sector for funding and proposing alternative solutions.

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Russia will collapse

The article argues that Russia’s collapse is imminent due to its dire financial situation, weakened military, internal ethnic tensions, and growing separatist movements, with regions on its periphery likely to demand autonomy or secede, potentially leading to the dissolution of the Russian Federation.

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China’s Russia

Predictions of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war will lead to the disintegration of the Russian Federation, with various regions opting to leave, and highlights the potential for China to seize control of resource-rich areas such as Manchuria, which was historically part of China and currently belongs to Russia.

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Time For Maximum Support For Ukraine Now

The war in Ukraine has reached a critical point, and the consequences of inaction could be catastrophic. The United States, the U.K., NATO countries, and other allies must step up their support for Ukraine to help push the Russians out of the Donbas and Crimea. It is do or die.

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