Hundreds of bitcoin farms in the breakaway region of Abkhazia are draining the grid of cheap energy.
Russia’s sudden and substantial military escalation in and around Ukrainian territory has captured media and government attention not only in Ukraine but also in the EU, the United States, NATO, and other western capitals.
We don’t understand Russia’s words, or counter its deeds
Most discussions on the risks of escalation in eastern Ukraine focus on what Russia may gain, with or without further military action.
A suicide epidemic is ravaging indigenous nations in Siberia.
Once hailed by French President Emmanuel Macron as a “deep revolution” in European defense cooperation, the Future Combat Air System now appears to be in trouble.
An interview with Lt-Gen Ben Hodges
🇬🇪🇷🇺 “Since 2016, Abkhazia has become one of the top destinations for bitcoin farms. Energy, subsidized by the Georgian state, is incredibly cheap and unregulated.” @ElizSadusky @natiaghvinjilia https://cepa.org/raw-power-illuminates-russias-gains-on-black-sea-shores/
🇺🇦 "Fears of antagonizing Moscow and destabilizing the region stopped the allies from creating a formal path for Ukraine and Georgia’s membership in Bucharest." @StefanishynaO https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/04/12/ukraine-nato-membership-path-russia-border-georgia/
🇺🇦 "Russia must face a united and robust diplomatic front. Putin must understand there will be severe consequences if there’s further aggression against Ukraine." @carlbildt https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/04/13/ukraine-russia-biden-putin-crimea-military-border/?utm_campaign=wp_opinions&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
