Timothy Ash

Timothy Ash, a strategist and Russia expert, discusses the EU's plan to use frozen Russian state assets to fund Ukraine, raising concerns about Belgium's legal exposure. Susan Schmidt offers insights into the EU's gradual phase-out of Russian gas and its market implications. Francisco Monaldi highlights Venezuela's oil potential and the geopolitical motivations behind US actions in the region. On a lighter note, John Lawrenson reports on Lugano's acceptance of Bitcoin, capturing local reactions to its growing presence in everyday commerce.