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Trump Strong-Arms Zelensky

As I reported, I was told that President Donald Trump was going to “strong-arm” Zelensky into a ceasefire regarding energy. Trump has made more than 6 calls to this lowlife about attacking Russian energy and he refused to comply. Many rational people are starting to realize that the problem is Ukrai

Source: Armstrong Economics

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DW NOTE

Trump has made six calls to Zelensky demanding attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Zelensky refused all six. With Brent at $105 and the Strait of Hormuz closed for a week, Trump apparently wants higher oil prices, not lower ones.

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