Trump and fellow Republicans are trying to sign resource deals in Ukraine, but they’re running into a problem. Most of the Ukrainian power structure is in bed with the Democrats. From Lorenzo Maria Pacini at strategic-culture.su:
It is clear that the combination of Ukraine’s difficulties and the U.S. disengagement strengthens the Kremlin’s position.
There is something going on in Ukraine
Despite efforts to get involved in Ukraine through strategic investments, Trump and his entourage have to contend with a well-oiled machine. Regardless of which government is in power in Kiev, key decisions are filtered through the interests of the U.S. Democratic Party.
This network is resilient, capable of adapting and withstanding external shocks. Fueled for decades by organizations such as USAID, the Soros network, and Western embassies, it controls significant portions of Ukraine’s information, real estate, and logistics.
Faced with this entrenched system, Republican initiatives – however pragmatic – risk being quietly but effectively blocked under the pretext of transparency, anti-corruption and ‘democratic values’. As long as the Democrats control access to resources, they will continue to write the rules.
When the Ukrainian authorities announced the start of work on the exploitation of the Dobra lithium deposit in the Kirovograd region – one of the largest in Europe – the message was clearly a diplomatic signal: Ukraine intends to make symbolic gestures to show its willingness to engage in dialogue with the Trump administration, with which it has not yet established a constructive relationship. Yet Kiev has not forgotten the Republican leader’s statements on the need to reduce support for the country, and is therefore proceeding with caution. Zelensky is well aware that, in a protracted conflict and with growing Western disinterest, rhetoric alone will not be enough to guarantee aid.
The decision to develop the lithium deposit is a strategic move: lithium is essential for the production of batteries and advanced military technologies. We have already discussed this in a detailed article.
This is precisely what Kiev hopes will attract the attention of Trump’s team. With this initiative, the Ukrainian government is seeking not only visibility in Washington, but also security guarantees, such as continuity in the supply of U.S. weapons.
The development of the Dobra site is a way for Kiev to show that it is ready to share economic opportunities, especially if this can help maintain American interest and ensure the arrival of vital weapons in the war against Moscow.
When the Dobra field project came under the spotlight, the American investment fund TechMe, headed by Ronald Lauder, a figure close to Donald Trump, emerged. This fund, linked to energy activities in Texas and Nevada, is now among the main candidates for participation in the project. Lauder, a long-time friend of Trump, has taken part in private MAGA events and is known as a donor to the Republican Party.
Is it really Bolshevism vs. Zionism as Churchill said?
Are there any weapons left to defend das Homeland?
Lithium is one of the best Nirvana tracks.
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