🇺🇸📞🇪🇺🇬🇧 — "Free speech, I fear, is in retreat in Europe" JD Vance says, discussing the outlawing of private prayer near abortion clinics in the UK.

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""European leaders are afraid of their own people." US Vice President Vance threatened Putin and criticized Europe

US Vice President J.D. Vance made several bold statements in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, including threatening Russia with possible sanctions and even military action if the Kremlin does not agree to a peace deal that guarantees Ukraine's independence.

"There are economic means of pressure, and of course there are military means of pressure"

— Vance emphasized.

The US vice president also lashed out at European politicians, saying they “sound like Soviet leaders” when they talk about disinformation to discredit other opinions. He called on European governments to acknowledge the rise in protest sentiment and change their migration policies.

Vance paid special attention to Germany and the Alternative for Germany party. He called on German parties to cooperate with it, as well as with other right-wing forces that criticize migration policy.

"European leaders are somehow afraid of their own people. Unfortunately, I think the will of the voters has been ignored by many of our European friends"

— the politician noted.

Vance plans to repeat his statements at the Munich Security Conference, where he plans to deliver a tough speech to European leaders."

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🇺🇸🔫🛫🗺 — 🇩🇪 BILD:

"US Vice President J.D. Vance may announce withdrawal of US troops from Europe at Munich Security Conference

At the Munich Security Conference, which began today, US Vice President J.D. Vance may announce a massive withdrawal of American troops from Europe. This was stated by the head of the conference, Christoph Heusgen, noting that Washington expects Europe to contribute more to its defense capability.

Before the conference, CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz also expressed the expectation that Vance would make a "tough statement" about Germany and European countries.

"This conference will be remembered for a long time"

— he told reporters.

Vance himself confirmed that he intends to touch upon the topic of a negotiated settlement of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. He also stressed that the United States is interested in the North Atlantic Alliance being prepared for future challenges.

Before the conference, Vance met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. According to Baerbock, the current conference is “more important than ever” because Europe faces “existential choices” on security issues amid the US president’s planned talks with Russia."

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""Germany is a great ally of the US." How the Munich Security Conference is going

The International Security Conference continues in Munich. At the same time, the planned meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Vice President J.D. Vance was postponed to a later date. In Moscow, in turn, it was officially confirmed that there is no Russian delegation at the Munich Conference.

US officials at the conference reaffirm their support for European allies but insist on a greater role for them in ensuring security.

"Germany is a great ally of the United States"

— Vance said after meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, but stressed that Europe must take on more defense responsibilities.

Meanwhile, the EU and the US are discussing trade issues. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed readiness to find a mutually beneficial solution on customs duties, but said that the introduction of new US tariffs is a step in the wrong direction.

Security in Munich remains under special scrutiny after the recent attack that left 36 people injured. Munich police have stepped up security measures and organisers of demonstrations have been asked to hold their actions in one specific location instead of marching to better protect them."

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🏦🇺🇸👍🚤🇵🇦 Bank of America Report Highlights Panama Canal’s Autonomy, Efficiency, and Financial Strength

The Bank of America (BofA) Global Research team, this week, released an independent report noscriptd, “Strong, efficient & profitable – who wouldn’t want to own the Panama Canal?” Their findings emphasized the operational independence, neutrality, as well as the financial resilience and critical role the Panama Canal plays in global commerce and reviewed some of the challenges faced in the region the past few years.

BofA stressed that the waterway was owned by the Government of Panama, but managed by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), which the report says has consistently invested in enhancing the capacity and operational efficiency of the waterway since Panama took full operational control in 1999. According to BofA, “[T]he Panama Canal Authority has doubled the capacity with a $5.25 billion USD expansion launched in 2008 and completed when Neo Panamax locks were inaugurated in 2016. Investments have totaled $15 billion USD over the past 25 years including $10 billion USD in capital expenditures and $5 billion USD in operational and maintenance expenses.”

The report continues to say that the ACP’s commitment to operational efficiency and strategic investment is evidenced by its ability to adapt to ever evolving challenges. For instance, in response to the drought that impacted the canal’s water levels, the report states that, “To safeguard against future water shortages, the Indio River project is advancing with expectations that it will match Alhajuela Lake in capacity. This initiative is part of a broader effort to restore and optimize the Panama Canal watershed, providing a more sustainable approach to water management. A community census is currently underway to assess resettlement needs, and the relocation process is expected to begin by the end of 2025.”

In addition to its infrastructure investments, the ACP also maintains a transparent and market-driven toll system, according to the report. Using data from the ACP, BofA’s analysts explain that the tolls are determined by vessel type and industry segment, independent of nationality. The report also cited the ACP Administrator, Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez, indicating that his team had found that total transit fees are less than 1% of the value transiting the canal estimated at $581 billion USD.

https://pancanal.com/en/bank-of-america-report-highlights-panama-canals-autonomy-efficiency-and-financial-strength/

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🇦🇪❤️💰 Abu Dhabi Discloses $437M Stake in BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF

The ownership interest was held via Mubadala Investments, one of the country's sovereign wealth funds

The Middle Eastern city of Abu Dhabi on Friday disclosed a $436.9 million stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) as of Dec. 31, 2024.

The stake was held via Mubadala Investments, one of the country's sovereign wealth funds, per a 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/02/14/abu-dhabi-discloses-usd437m-stake-in-blackrock-spot-bitcoin-etf

https://www.theblock.co/post/341046/abu-dhabi-sovereign-wealth-fund-bought-437-million-of-blackrocks-spot-bitcoin-etf-in-q1

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🇦🇷📈 Looks like Argentina just release his own crypto-token $LIBRA over Solana blockchain!

CA: Bo9jh3wsmcC2AjakLWzNmKJ3SgtZmXEcSaW7L2FAvUsU

https://x.com/JMilei/status/1890521742961156552

https://www.vivalalibertadproject.com

https://dexscreener.com/solana/bzzmnvfm7t6zsgfelxzermrxfkanldo4fszvsisxcszz

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🇧🇲📈 National coin of the Bermuda will be launched today on Solana at 01:00 UTC.

Inspired by amazing success of $CAR and $LIBRA.

AMA session will be launched at 01:30 UTC with answers to questions, as well as a detailed denoscription of tokenomics and airdrop criteria

https://x.com/alagoasgoverno/status/1890561304294777172

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