Eat butter in peace, or be toast in war

Ukraine is not a rich country. The average Ukrainian earns the equivalent of $15,885 – PPP terms – in a year, which is 75% more than the average Indian but slightly less than the average Iranian. To catch up with neighbours like Romania ($40,304) and Poland ($43,625), Ukraine must spend more on development, but last…

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‘Dear Donald’: Trump posts Nato chief’s praise amid Hague summit trip; calls action against Iran ‘extraordinary’ and bold

Nato chief Mark Rutte (left) and US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump has released a series of messages from Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte, commending his strikes on Iran and his efforts to push allies to boost defense spending.He posted a screenshot of Rutte’s messages on his social media platform, Truth Social, on…

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