From: fedora@fea.st
On Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:10:44 -0800, Dude wrote:
>On 2/13/2026 10:06 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
>> On Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:53:49 -0800, Dude wrote:
>>
>>> On 2/13/2026 6:19 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
>>>> On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:37:39 -0800, Dude wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Russia memo proposes return to the US dollar system in pitch to
>>>>> President Trump.
>>>>
>>>> And if that's not crazy enough for ya...
>>>>
>>> Apparently, you've not thought this through, or read up on it yet.
>>>
>>> This pivot is tied to a potential, negotiated end to the war in Ukraine.
>>>
>>> As of February 2026, reports indicate a potential, significant reversal
>>> in Kremlin policy, with Russia considering a return to the US dollar
>>> settlement system as part of a proposed economic partnership with the
>>> Trump administration.
>>>
>> And if that is not crazy enough for ya...
> >
>I'm not at all sure you've read up on this.
>
>It's just crazy to think Russia would end the war against Ukraine if the
>US allowed them back into the dollar system?
No, that might even be rational, from their point of view.
It is crazy that the us would entertain any such proposition.
>Apparently, in 2026, the Russian economy is showing significant signs of
>stagnation and mounting pressure, transitioning from a state-driven boom
>to an acute crisis.
Good for them, the sane thing would be to let them stew in their own
mess. If mess it is.
>"While surviving initial sanctions, the economy is now facing severe,
>overheating conditions characterized by high inflation, dwindling oil
>revenues, and intense war-related spending, causing growth to slow
>drastically." - Forbes
>
>Key words: stagnation, crises
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Who dares to talk to El Sombrero?
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does not dare: Julian shrinks in horror and warns others away
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