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Frozen Russian Assets

Is freezing Russian assets abroad and potentially using them for Ukraine’s reconstruction the right course of action?

The freezing of Russian assets abroad and the idea of using them for Ukraine’s reconstruction have stirred strong emotions in politics and economics. Supporters argue it is a moral obligation toward the victims of the war and a way for Russia to pay for the destruction it caused. Opponents warn, however, that such actions could open Pandora’s box – if Russia’s property can be seized today, other countries that fall out of favor with the West could face the same tomorrow. Some even call it a hidden form of economic warfare, while others see it as a prelude to a global redistribution of elite wealth. Is this the beginning of a new financial order or a step toward chaos?

23/10/2025

Tomahawks for Ukraine

Should the United States provide Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles?

The debate over supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles is heating up politicians and public opinion on both sides of the Atlantic. For some, it’s a logical step in defending an invaded nation and a signal that the West will not back down in the face of Russian blackmail. For others, it’s playing with fire that could turn into a global conflict. The facts are that Tomahawks have a range capable of reaching almost any target in Russia, raising concerns about escalation. Is this the defense of freedom or dangerous boundary-testing in a proxy war? The U.S. has already “unofficially” tested similar scenarios—will it cross the Rubicon this time? Take part in the poll and judge for yourself.

22/10/2025

Explosions at refineries in Hungary and Romania

How do you think the simultaneous explosions at the MOL (Hungary) and Lukoil (Romania) refineries should be interpreted?

The simultaneous explosions at the MOL refinery in Hungary and the Lukoil refinery in Romania have sparked a wave of speculation unseen in Central Europe for a long time. Official versions speak of technical failures and human errors, but many note that such “coincidences” are rarely truly accidental. In the background looms geopolitics – the war in Ukraine, tensions within NATO, and Europe’s energy dependence on Russia. Is this a warning sent by the Kremlin, Ukrainian sabotage, or perhaps a provocation meant to maintain the narrative of a “threat from the East”? Opinions are extreme, and emotions are running high. What’s your view? Take part in the poll and judge who might really have benefited.

22/10/2025

Voting rights of emigrants

Should people who permanently live abroad retain the right to vote in elections in their country of origin?

The issue of voting rights for emigrants has long stirred emotions and divided public opinion. Some argue that voting is an inseparable element of citizenship, independent of where one lives. Others respond: how can you co-decide about a country where you don’t live, don’t pay taxes, and don’t experience its realities? Supporters of restrictions emphasize that millions of votes cast from abroad can distort election results, especially when decisions are made by people driven by sentiment rather than consequences. There are even theories that some governments deliberately mobilize emigrants to manipulate outcomes. Should the right to vote be a privilege tied to genuine participation in a country’s life, or an inalienable right of every citizen?

21/10/2025

Chinese tariffs and export control – defense or retaliation?

How do you assess China’s decision to introduce special port fees for ships linked to the U.S. and tighten export controls on rare earth elements and refining semiconductor technologies?

China’s decision to impose special port fees on ships linked to the U.S. and tighten export controls on rare earth elements signals that global economic rivalry is entering a new phase. For some, it’s a reasonable defensive move – an attempt to secure its own technological and resource interests. For others, it’s a dangerous escalation of the trade war that could hit the entire supply chain of semiconductors and green technologies. Is this the beginning of a new era of protectionism, where the economy becomes a tool of geopolitical struggle? Or is it just a taste of a future, open economic confrontation between East and West? How do you think this economic chess game will end?

13/10/2025

The true reason for the war in Ukraine

In your opinion, how did the war in Ukraine really start and what was its main cause?

It’s Russian aggression - Putin wants to rebuild the influence of the USSR and subjugate the former Soviet republics
It’s Russia’s defensive war - the Kremlin reacted to the threat from NATO and the USA, which had been expanding eastward for years and interfering in Ukraine’s affairs
It’s a planned geopolitical conflict - arms corporations and interest groups were to profit from arms sales and regional destabilization
It’s a conflict over control of resources and influence - both Russia and the West are fighting for access to Ukraine’s resources and markets
Biological laboratories operated in Ukraine - they conducted research on biological weapons and viruses (including SARS-CoV-2), were involved in the production of adrenochrome and the harvesting of human organs, and the war was an attempt to destroy or seize them
It began with the revolution on the Maidan and the overthrow of President Yanukovych, after which Kyiv started fighting pro-Russian separatists from Donbas, supported by Russia

The war in Ukraine has stirred up enormous emotions from the beginning, because everyone sees something different in it – Putin’s aggression, a defense against NATO’s expansion, or perhaps the pursuit of global economic interests. For some, it’s a brutal attack by an empire trying to rebuild the USSR; for others, it’s a reaction to years of Western provocations and Ukraine’s dangerous closeness to the USA. In the background are billions of dollars from arms contracts, rumors about biological laboratories, and even theories about “resource control by oligarchs.” Did the war really break out because of Donbas, or was it just part of a larger game by the world’s elites? Take part in the poll and share your view.

10/10/2025