• comrade_twisty@feddit.org
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      1 day ago

      I can’t tell your government anything, they don’t even listen to US citizens anymore afaik.

      I am however double checking every purchase and none of my money will go to any of your companies.

      This includes all cloud, streaming and web services as well as products like New Balance shoes or Heinz Ketchup. I’ve cut the US out of my life wherever possible.

  • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.ca
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    21 hours ago

    Right, cause the US wants to grab it instead and then “invest it.” At this point either the EU takes or the US will.

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    Why a loan though? Just give them the assets. Trying to put a leash on Ukraine shouldn’t take priority over defending them

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      Cause thats how it works. There is currently an investigation into the laws and stuff by brussel, but it basically boils down to frozen assets are given to ukraine and the aggressor ( russia ) needs to pay back the interests iirc.

      Its a complex thing, but there are international laws and procedures around this.

    • SkavarSharraddas@gehirneimer.de
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      Because the EU tries to respect international laws and agreements to show that they can be dependable partners, unlike bullies like Putain or Trump.