Why would Ukraine really most likely join NATO and deploy American military bases on its territory?
Because Ukraine does not consider itself safe next to such a large and aggressive state as Russia. And Ukraine has every reason to do this. As soon as in 2014 the people of Ukraine tried to show their independence and elect a non-pro-Russian president, …
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Why did Russia attack Ukraine?
There were several main reasons for this.
First, the Russian leadership does not accept the Western way of development of Ukraine.
Why?
First of all, because the example of the development of one of the former Soviet republics along the path of democracy can be contagious for Russian citizens. It is one thing for Russians …
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Have you noticed how eager the servants of the leader can be? Official propagandists, deputies, officials, and even ordinary citizens.
It seems like they are all shouting at the top of their lungs, competing to show their patriotism, hatred towards the enemy, and readiness to die for the “führer’s” cause.
Where does such unanimity in voices come from? How do …
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I want to say a few words about the utilization fee, and first, a bit of background.
The principle of collecting a utilization fee is logical and operates in many countries worldwide. Many used materials cannot simply be taken to a landfill and buried as they contain harmful substances, and their decomposition severely damages the environment. Rusty cars should not …
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When investing in a startup, one of the most important aspects of negotiation between the investor and the founder is the valuation of the startup. Based on this valuation, the investor’s share in the company will be determined.
Currently, there are numerous methodologies for valuing startups worldwide. For example, some multiply the company’s current annual revenue by ten, others multiply …
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I’ll explain why.
The Fund is money collected by citizens and organizations (usually voluntarily, but not in our case) for use for various purposes.
The money is spent by the fund by the decision of the fund’s management and under the supervision of the Board of Trustees.
So, in our case, the money collected under obvious pressure from the authorities …
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In order to suppress a mass terrorist attack on the state authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan in early January, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev requested assistance from member countries of the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization).
Assistance was promptly provided, primarily by the law enforcement and armed forces of Russia.
Such a decision by President Tokayev sparked mixed reactions from the …
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In our society, selfishness is considered a negative trait of character. It is believed that egoists love only themselves, neglect the interests of society, so no one loves them.
In fact, I would apply a universal rule to this concept: “Everything is medicine, everything is poison. It’s just a matter of the dose.”
Also, egoism, based on two basic human …
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In Kazakhstan, every self-respecting agashka (a high-ranking official, a big businessman) considers it his duty to give his wife (daughter, mistress) some business (I call this “wives’ business”).
In general, wives (daughters, mistresses) open a business in the sphere they deal with the most themselves – beauty salons, fashion boutiques, restaurants, fashion houses, …
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When it comes to evaluating a startup team, I, like job candidates, assess people based on three main criteria.
Firstly, I prioritize the soul or moral-ethical character of a person. This criterion remains at the top because it’s the most important. One can be smart, energetic, and professional, but if a person or team has incorrect moral values, all their …
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