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Ukraine's Wealth, Russian Assets, and Cuba's Military Exercises
The chapter delves into Ukraine's $50 billion loan backed by frozen Russian assets and a security deal with the US, emphasizing the importance of utilizing Ukraine's vast mineral resources to prevent Putin's control. It also discusses the arrival of Russian military ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, in Cuba for military exercises, raising concerns and comparisons to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Lawmakers express worries over Russia, China, and Iran's expanding activities in the Americas, with contrasting views on addressing migration issues and engaging with countries in the region.