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Article describes the US aim of securing peace in Ukraine so that it can pull Russia away from China through economic ties...

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/17/one-reason-trump-wont-give-up-on-putin-peace-deal-china-00831776

Some opinions in the article point out that Germany tried to do the same and failed plus there’s little chance of Russia moving away from China.

Still, potentially good for EUA if the US were set on investing. Obviously need the war to end which seems a long way off at the moment.

Quite bold comments. Apparently he's in a psychiatric hospital.

https://www.dw.com/ru/raskritikovavsego-putina-zblogera-remeslo-pomestili-v-psihbolnicu/a-76436360

Hopefully talks get confirmed and happen next week.

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/03/07/8024390/

Seems the egg wars situation is getting spicy.

“Egg prices in Russia increased by 3.3% from February 25 to March 2, and by 14.1% since the beginning of the year.”

https://www.interfax.ru/business/1076106

Actions, consequences....

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It will be interesting to see what happens with the telegram app in Russia.

People can still use the government approved Max app which I’m sure is a perfectly fine 🤐

Albunim - no yoke....I doth my cap 🤔

That's small comfort to any UK based poultry producers that rely on the lucrative Russian market for egg albumin. I imagine the helpline for the National Egg Council of England and Wales is off the hook with concerned producers looking to redirect exports.

Hitting Western egg producers smack in the chops with this one.

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“Russia will introduce an increased duty on egg albumin from unfriendly countries until the end of 2027.”

https://www.interfax.ru/business/1073966

Coverage on this from the Russian side….

IN RUSSIA 22:29, february 18, 2026

The Kremlin declared the interest of the Russian Federation in trade and economic cooperation with the United States

Moscow. February 18. INTERFAX.RU - Russia is interested in resuming economic cooperation with the United States, a lot of projects may be on the agenda, but for this it is necessary to revive bilateral relations, said the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov.

"Sanctions, which we naturally consider illegal, hinder the establishment of trade and economic cooperation between Russia and the United States. We are interested in developing it," Peskov told journalists on Wednesday.

He noted that this "corresponds to interests and promises considerable benefit" for both the Russian and American sides, "if they go for such interaction".

"Therefore, there may be a lot of projects potentially on the agenda, but for this we need to reanimate our relations," the Kremlin representative emphasized.

So he commented on media reports that Russia and the United States are discussing the "greatest deal" to lift sanctions and answered the question of whether the issue of lifting sanctions remains on the agenda of negotiations with the United States and whether this is a condition for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict.

https://www.interfax.ru/russia/1073539

China to provide new energy assistance to Ukraine apparently...

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/02/13/8020899/

Not sure of the scale and any assistance is good but how are they supporting Russia and providing energy assistance at the same time? 🤷‍♂️

Trump’s seemingly trying to use the carrot of US / Russia economic cooperation with some stick around trying to get India to reduce oil imports from Russia.

Dmitriev announced active work to restore economic relations between the Russian Federation and the United States

Moscow. February 5. INTERFAX.RU - Meetings within the framework of the Russian-American group on economic cooperation in Abu Dhabi are going well, said Kirill Dmitriev, Special Representative of the President of Russia for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries.

"Together with the administration of President Trump, active work is underway to restore Russia-US relations in the economic direction, including within the framework of the Russian-American group on economic cooperation, we also met today, and the meetings are going positively," he told journalists of Russian TV channels.

https://www.interfax.ru/russia/1071197

Talks continue to tomorrow:

Umerov's direct speech: "The work was meaningful and productive, with a focus on concrete steps and practical solutions. We are preparing a report to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy."

https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2026/02/04/8019428/

Hopefully things are moving in the right direction.

“Both parties are starting to envision what they can gain from peace, like the prosperity plan for Ukraine, some of these opportunities for Russia to do business deals with the United States of America,” the second official said.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/24/ukraine-russia-talks-war-ceasefire-00745581

Realistically, King Charles could step in and give Trump something shiny. Not the good stuff, but something like gold trinket from whenever and give him a title like “Sir. Donald - Bringer of Peace and Non-Invader of EU Territories”. Maybe make him Lord of Slough if he sorts out Ukraine.

trump is crazy like bananas that have been covered in the **** of a crazy bat and packaged up in a box that also contains a number of frogs that has been trampled with herd of cows from the 1992 mad cow disease era...and it’s only monday!

Had to give away (coughs) I mean is going to sell WK to fund MT and activate the Sino contract. Plan must be to develop and continue to wait things out until an offer comes and it’s possible not to give away 95% of the value.

Main thing is if the authorities are on side and thing’s actually improve politically. Alternatively, Hoochy gets a job at the authorities and values MT at £35 a share and we get 5% of that.

Price of oil could be a factor. Crazy times really.

I see, thanks Fairtradetub, that’s probably where they get that timeline from although the detailed design approval is due anytime this quarter having previously been due before the end of 2025.

A mention here for Terskaya here in an article about wider mineral exploration in Murmansk. Appears to be recent (originally published on 30/12/25):

“The most significant in terms of non-ferrous and noble metals were the search and evaluation of deposits of complex noble metal ores (platinum, palladium, gold, copper, nickel) in the area of the subsoil flanks of the Monchetundrovsky deposit. Geological exploration works are being carried out here by JSC "Tersk Mining Company" and the project should be completed in the third quarter of 2027.”

Wonder what the reference point is for “project should be completed in the third quarter of 2027” - are they referring to further exploration elements or initial construction as I thought CS said production was technically possible at the end of 2026 after the new design plan is approved unless I’m wrong on that?

https://murmansk.rbc.ru/murmansk/03/01/2026/6953b1f49a794732d5e551e8

Finally, something that could help end the war…

“The minimum prices for vodka, cognac and brandy have increased in Russia

Moscow. January 1. INTERFAX.RU - Minimum prices for vodka, cognac and brandy increase in Russia from January 1, 2026.

According to the order of the Ministry of Finance, the minimum retail price of vodka will be 409 rubles per 0.5 liters, brandy - 605 rubles, cognac - 755 rubles per 0.5 liters. In 2025, the minimum retail price of vodka was 349 rubles per 0.5 liters, brandy - 472 rubles, cognac - 651 rubles.

The minimum selling price for vodka at manufacturers is now 337 rubles (287 rubles in 2025), wholesale - 351 rubles (299 rubles) per 0.5 liter.

The minimum selling price for brandy is increased to 457 rubles (364 rubles) for 0.5 liters, wholesale - up to 463 rubles (383 rubles), for cognac - selling price to 546 rubles (500 rubles), wholesale - up to 577 rubles (527 rubles).

The minimum prices for vodka in Russia have been set since 2009 as a measure to combat "shadow" production. Since 2011, the minimum prices for cognac and brandy have been introduced, since 2016 - for champagne.”