Topic: Russia

The U.S. is reportedly engaging in financial warfare to pressure European nations to end the conflict in Ukraine by disrupting the "yen-carry trade." By manipulating the exchange rates between the Yen and the Euro, the administration is making it more difficult for Europe to finance the war. This move comes amid reports of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visiting Moscow to discuss diplomatic resolutions with Vladimir Putin.

Public sentiment in Europe is currently shaped by significant fear regarding the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. Local narratives suggest that Russia may expand its aggression toward other European nations if Ukraine falls, leading to the implementation of measures like a "freedom tax." This atmosphere of tension is compared to Cold War tactics used to maintain social control through fear.