Anders Åslund

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Anders Åslund

@anders_aslund

Economist & author. Russia, Ukraine & Eastern Europe. Read my latest book: "Russia's Crony Capitalism" https://t.co/ZqmWMRSMf9

Washington, DC Katılım Aralık 2014
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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund·
Putin persuaded Trump to compel Ukraine to accept a 3-day ceasefire for Russia's victory day. Trump claimed 1000 POW from each side would be exchanged. Zelensky accepted. Russia responded with 1,400 drones and ballistic missiles against civilians in 30 hours afterwards. No POW exchange so far. No protest from the US or Trump. Once again Trump shows that he supports Putin.
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NEXTA@nexta_tv·
“Putin killed her”: Human rights activist and Soviet-era dissident Nina Litvinova has died by suicide at the age of 80 In her final note, she wrote: “I must leave, life has become unbearable for me. Ever since Putin attacked Ukraine and began killing innocent people, while thousands in our country are endlessly imprisoned for opposing war and murder…” Since the 1960s, Litvinova had fought against Soviet totalitarianism and supported political prisoners. In recent years, she helped anti-war prisoners in Russia and worked with Memorial. Her cousin, journalist Masha Slonim, published the farewell letter and wrote: “Putin killed her.”
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Peter Baker@peterbakernyt·
At a time of war in the Middle East, the US has no ambassador in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Iraq or Kuwait. At a time of war in Europe, there is no US ambassador in Russia or Ukraine. Altogether some 115 of 195 ambassador posts are vacant. @RobbieGramer wsj.com/politics/polic…
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Note that Trump or the US never protests against Russia's terrorist bombings against Ukraine.
Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen

Last night, Russia launched one of its longest and most relentless drone attacks against Ukraine. Another night of death and destruction. And the indiscriminate targeting of civilians. While Russia openly mocks diplomatic efforts, we continue to strengthen Ukraine. We are finalising a €6 billion drone support package. And we keep the pressure on Russia’s war economy with ever tougher sanctions.

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"Meduza now estimates that 352,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine" This appears to be the most authoritative assessment of how many Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine. meduza.io/feature/2026/0…
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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund·
Trump is so transparent: He is ignorant, incompetent, racist & misogynist. How can that be accepted?!
Lucas Sanders 👊🏽🔥🇺🇸@LucasSa56947288

This is Akayla Garder, the MSNOW reporter who asked Donald Trump about the rising price of his ballroom which was a great question! Donald Trump starts attacking her and calling her a “dumb person” I completely stand with her! She didn’t deserve to be treated by Donald Trump! I wish every News reporter could stand up for her! She’s awesome and a brave reporter!

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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund·
I used to worry, but fortunately, Trump has disqualified him so seriously that nobody outside of the US can take him seriously any longer. Even Putin is looking for a more obedient servant as "mediator" with Ukraine, such as Schröder (unacceptable). Bye-bye, Witkoff & Kushner!
Garry Kasparov@Kasparov63

Only Trump can save Putin.

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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund·
The only surprising thing about Trump's economic policies is that the outcome has not been worse: 1. Lawless madhat tariffs: higher prices, less competition, more bureasucracy = less growth. 2. Excessive budget deficit of 7% of GDP for no good reason = higher inflation. 3. Crony capitalism interfering in company policy & seizing ownership = bad for economic growth. 4. Outright corruption = disastrous for economic growth. 5. Absurd war on Iran = much higher commodity prices & possible recession. 6. End of immigration of skilled workers to the US = less long-term growth. 7. Destruction of global organization from WTO to WHO & UN = less problem solution. Result so far: Inflation 3.8% & less growth, but no more unemployment because no immigration.
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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund·
Indeed, Angela Merkel did enough damage. Don't allow her to play any political role. She helped Putin for years & she harmed Germany by stopping all reforms. Keep Merkel retired!
toomas hendrik ilves@IlvesToomas

The countries doing most for Ukraine, and which coincidentally are most threatened by Russia, will never agree to someone only slightly less distrusted than Schröder. The woman who eagerly signed Nordstream 2 after the annexation of Crimea and the Mh17 shoot-down has zero trust. Zero.

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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund·
The Trump administration loves incompetence & ignorance. How can anybody accept such nonsense?
Mike Levin@MikeLevin

Just another reminder that six months before this administration started bombing Iran, the State Department fired its oil and gas experts as part of the DOGE cuts. The staff who modeled what happens if the Strait of Hormuz closes were laid off. So were the experts with direct lines to oil and gas companies across the Middle East. The sole staffer tracking sanctioned oil tankers was let go. So was the person who helped coordinate strategic petroleum reserve releases during exactly this kind of crisis. This is what happens when you fire the experts and then start a war. notus.org/trump-white-ho…

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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund·
Why does Ukraine provide the US with technical assistance? The US should pay in full to Ukraine. Under Trump, the US has transformed itself into a parasite & possibly a thief, taking money for PURL but not delivering paid for arms to Ukraine. What an embarrassment!
Olena_Wave🇺🇦@OlenaWave

🇺🇸 Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has officially confirmed that #American military experts are coming to #Ukraine to study modern methods of warfare. That is, they are simultaneously coming to study and blocking aid to Ukraine. Cynicism.

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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund·
Sad that incapable Trump is representing the US against China. What will he do? 1. Call on China to open the Strait of Hormuz: unlikely to happen. 2. Try to sell some wares - sure! 3. Complain about Chinese trade practices = no results. Nothing about Taiwan & Ukraine. = Failure.
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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund·
My article in the Kyiv Post today: "Did May 9 Mark a Turning Point in the War?" Putin’s May 9 Victory Day parade was a study in weakness: no military hardware, a handful of allied leaders, and a 45-minute runtime. Ukraine’s drone campaign forced him to seek Trump’s protection – exposing his vulnerability. Meanwhile, Ukraine has seized the strategic initiative, Europe has stepped up financing and arms, and the US under Trump has made itself irrelevant to the war’s outcome. kyivpost.com/opinion/75896
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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund·
With Trump toward higher inflation. He managed to boost CPI to 3.8% already in April, but clearly more is to come. Three cures would be: 1. Abolish all harmful Trump tariffs! 2. Stop the war on Iran & recognize defeat! 3. Reduce tax cuts for billionaires to cut budget deficit!
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Anders Åslund@anders_aslund·
Devastating article by Robert Kagan: "Checkmate in Iran Washington can’t reverse or control the consequences of losing this war." "Defeat in the present confrontation with Iran will be of an entirely different character. It can neither be repaired nor ignored. There will be no return to the status quo ante, no ultimate American triumph that will undo or overcome the harm done." theatlantic.com/international/…
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