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Ukraine has a mixed record on attracting foreign private investment. In 2021, it ranked as the second-lowest country in Europe on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, behind only Russia. Vavrishchuk said the country would need to enforce the rule of law, ensure transparency and fair competition. "Participation in the post-war reconstruction could be attractive for investors," he said. "But still we will have to address all those issues (transparency and corruption) that we have not had time to before the war began."

You know, the people in East Palestine don't even have clean drinking water and, only after Trump's visit, are they now getting any federal aid. But we've still got plenty of moolah to give to Ukraine to fight a war with no end in sight. Ummm.... $10 BILLION? First off, how can the treasury secretary just pledge $10 billion like this? Doesn't Congress need to approve it? Just because you're over the treasury doesn't make the money yours, right? Second, to what end? Will there EVER be any oversight of this money? Where exactly is it going? And is there...

Timeline of Russia's all-out war in Ukraine: month by month [Photos at LINK] Ukraine has come a long way since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. From the Russian occupation of nearly 30% of Ukraine’s territory in February to Russia’s humiliating defeats in the north and the south, from the West’s hesitation about providing weapons to Kyiv to pledging hundreds of modern tanks, from the entire world’s doubts about Ukraine’s very chances to survive to the global admiration of the Ukrainian people’s courage — this year has forever changed Ukraine and the world. No matter how...

The mainstream media coverage concerning President Biden’s remarks about Social Security during his State of the Union address and the Republican reaction has been remarkable in its ability to miss the point. Pundits sparred over whether the Republicans or Democrats won, when the real story is who lost in this sideshow. After all, it is the average, hard-working American who has paid into and therefore deserves Social Security. Unfortunately, everyday Americans who need to know whether or not they can rely on the trust fund received no worthy news coverage, and likely won’t for the next decade. During his speech,...

Geraldo Rivera, known as a liberal pundit, had infuriated the viewers of Fox News and his other critics this week by bolstering Democrat POTUS Joe Biden on the very day when Biden’s greatest betrayal of the American people unfolded and smacked people boldly in the face.Rivera’s comments show the disconnect between the elite media and the ordinary people of the United States.On Monday, as Americans continued to struggle with numerous government-caused disasters, especially in Ohio, Biden went to Ukraine to be seen in a celebration to mark the first anniversary of their war and to pledge more money, from American...

“We talked primarily about what [Zelensky’s] needs are when it comes to winning this war,” McCaul said, noting Zelensky would provide the Republicans with HIS LIST of desired items. We have strong bipartisan support to give Ukraine everything that it needs to win. The congressmen’s visit comes one day after Biden also made an unannounced appearance in Ukraine… .

As the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine approaches, Russia is increasingly under pressure to claim a big victory, notably the capture of the important city of Bakhmut, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. The ministry said in an intelligence update on Monday that no matter how the fight for the city is faring, Russia intends to declare a victory there by February 24, or the country's leadership faces the risk of increasing domestic tensions. "It is likely that Russia will claim that Bakhmut has been captured to align with the anniversary, regardless of the reality on the...

Asa Hutchinson, who was the 46th Governor of Arkansas, spoke to Brian Kilmeade about Ohio Governor Mike DeWine doing an outstanding job in response for the people of East Palestine impacted by the disaster. Hutchinson feels the people of East Palestine need support from the federal government and the Biden administration to provide the resources needed. Hutchinson also weighed in on President Biden’s trip to Ukraine. Hutchinson believes it was a great moment for America that our President showed courage traveling to Ukraine. Hutchinson says the bigger picture is Russia & China colluding to fight the United States through their...