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Right, that's the type that I've heard benefits from stirring.

@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 said:

@Amos_Umwhat said:
I'd have to consult the map, but forever Russia's #1 goal has been a sea port that's year 'round accessible. Does Ukraine have one? or, are they the path to one? After a few more cups of coffee, I could look into it, but probably will be otherwise engaged today.

They do….one of their largest exports is agriculture. Somewhere between 3rd to 5th largest in the world. Probably google it. The U. S. is a big importer.

The main goal for Russia and china is to choke off the US economy and stock market. This is why we are seeing so much geopolitical realignment in the world. More smaller world countries economies are are weening off the American economic **** and opting for the newer or more enhanced economy versions.

China’s main push (there are many) for Taiwan is to control the straight. China then owns and sets international trade route rules and regulations. This is precisely why the arctic is so hot right now (again there are many). If Russia controls the barent straight and the newer sea routes, due to climate change and rapid declining ice, they will control shipping like never seen before. This route is half the distance of currently used trade routes. You’re talking billions and billions of dollars in not only savings but profits from other countries.

Russia has 5 ice breakers. China has 3 with more in production. We have two very old ones. Last I checked new production has yet to be voted for addition to the budget.

Thus two reasons (of many), agriculture and shipping trade routes, the economic strategic partnership between Russia and china.

Geopolitics is always about ancquisition of resources, securing military superiority and money all in the name of national interests and security.

Ukraine doesn’t have a direct sea port. They have access to the Black Sea and that route leads to the Mediterranean through the Marmara sea. There is no direct route to open water and there are straits controlled by other nations. This is why I have stayed so confused as to what is so valuable.

@Amos_Umwhat said:
I'd have to consult the map, but forever Russia's #1 goal has been a sea port that's year 'round accessible. Does Ukraine have one? or, are they the path to one? After a few more cups of coffee, I could look into it, but probably will be otherwise engaged today.

They do….one of their largest exports is agriculture. Somewhere between 3rd to 5th largest in the world. Probably google it. The U. S. is a big importer.

The main goal for Russia and china is to choke off the US economy and stock market. This is why we are seeing so much geopolitical realignment in the world. More smaller world countries economies are are weening off the American economic **** and opting for the newer or more enhanced economy versions.

China’s main push (there are many) for Taiwan is to control the straight. China then owns and sets international trade route rules and regulations. This is precisely why the arctic is so hot right now (again there are many). If Russia controls the barent straight and the newer sea routes, due to climate change and rapid declining ice, they will control shipping like never seen before. This route is half the distance of currently used trade routes. You’re talking billions and billions of dollars in not only savings but profits from other countries.

Russia has 5 ice breakers. China has 3 with more in production. We have two very old ones. Last I checked new production has yet to be voted for addition to the budget.

Thus two reasons (of many), agriculture and shipping trade routes, the economic strategic partnership between Russia and china.

Geopolitics is always about ancquisition of resources, securing military superiority and money all in the name of national interests and security.

You mean besides a generation of young men for the meat grinder?

I've never tried one but they have a great reputation. Some people suggest manually stirring the grounds for better extraction if that's the model where the coffee comes out of a single hole instead of a showerhead.