During a state visit to the People’s Republic of China in September 2023, Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro met president Xi Jinping and both agreed to strengthen the relationship of their countries by establishing seven sub commissions to elevate it to the level of ‘all-weather strategic partnership’. This is the culmination of a relationship that began with president Hugo Chavez’s first visit to Beijing in 1999, the very first year of his presidency.
On the strategic relationship between Venezuela and China
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US suffers from chronic strategic overreach
The US finds itself sponsoring two conflicts that are at the center of global attention. In Ukraine, the US leads its European allies in supplying weapons, ammunition and economic assistance to the Ukrainian government against Russian forces. And now, in the Middle East, the US is the primary sponsor of Israel as it disproportionately responds to the raids carried out by Hamas on October 7.
US suffers from chronic strategic overreach
I thought that the objective was to overextend Russia?! 🤷🏼♀️
Support not ‘indefinite,’ White House tells Ukraine
When it comes to funding Kiev, the US says it is “at the end of the rope”
Support not ‘indefinite,’ White House tells Ukraine
US preparing to officially designate military takeover in Niger as a coup d’etat after months of delay, officials say
The US State Department is preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup d’etat as soon as next week, three US officials told CNN, a decision which could have dramatic implications on the ability of the US to work with a crucial counter-terrorism partner in the region.
US preparing to officially designate military takeover in Niger as a coup d’etat after months of delay, officials say
Previously:
After US Resumes Drone Flights, in Niger, France Withdraws Troops
Tammy Duckworth will object to Rick Scott’s disaster relief bill + More
Joe Biden’s Aid to Hawaii vs Ukraine Aid Compared: What We Know
The Biden administration has been criticized in recent days over the support offered to survivors of the deadly wildfires in Maui, compared to the billions in U.S. aid sent to Ukraine.
Joe Biden’s Aid to Hawaii vs Ukraine Aid Compared: What We Know
To date, the Biden-Harris Administration has approved nearly $7 million in assistance to nearly 2,200 households, including nearly $3 million in initial rental assistance.
White House Calls for $40 Billion Supplemental
If enacted, the supplemental would provide $24.0 billion of additional aid to Ukraine – on top of the $113 billion the United States provided in 2022 alone. This includes $13.1 billion of military aid and replenishment of Pentagon weapons stocks, $8.7 billion of economic and humanitarian aid, and $2.3 billion to leverage additional aid from other donors through the World Bank.
That’s approximately $137 billion to Ukraine, $10 million, or so, for Hawaii (in soft loans and rental assistance)!
Biden Asks Congress for Additional $24 Billion to Spend on Ukraine War
Biden Asks Congress for Additional $24 Billion to Spend on Ukraine War
Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Congress has authorized $113 billion in spending on the war. If the new package is approved, the total will reach about $137 billion.
Countries That Receive the Most Foreign Aid From the U.S.
The United States sends out billions of dollars to other countries every year.
Countries That Receive the Most Foreign Aid From the U.S.
Yellen Says US Will Send $10 Billion in Economic Aid to Ukraine
Yellen Says US Will Send $10 Billion in Economic Aid to Ukraine
The US has already provided about $13 billion in budgetary aid to Ukraine, which pays for government services, pensions, and healthcare
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“In the coming months, we expect to provide around $10 billion in additional economic support for Ukraine,” she said.
Additional aid will be pulled from the $45 billion Congress authorized to spend on Ukraine in December. So far, the US has approved $113 billion in spending on the war, which includes military aid, training, funds for the Pentagon to replenish stockpiles and pay for troop deployments, and economic assistance.
Inflation, Fiscal Conservatives?! *crickets*
Stepping up US war preparations against China, Victoria Nuland visits South Asia
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland visited Nepal, India and Sri Lanka between January 28 and February 1, before travelling to Qatar. Her trip coincided with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin’s recent trip to South Korea for high-level meetings with President Yoon Suk-yeol and Defense Minister Lee Jong-seop.
Stepping up US war preparations against China, Victoria Nuland visits South Asia
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