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Every time I see the word "potash" as a non-native English speaker, it trips me up immediately thinking its some slang for potato but pronounced like moustache.
Gimme some potash for ma stew!
Creates a potash supply line dependant on belarus
Belarus is a russian puppet
Russia uses Belarussian potash for leverage against the US
"How could i not see this coming???"
Just following orders
Belarus is a Russian ally. Current President Lukashenko, "Europe's last dictator", was "elected" in 1994.
Belarus is a russian ally and therefore the USA is a…?
Not an ally
The USA is 30% Russia's bitch and 70% Israel's bitch.
Lapdog. I think you wanted "lapdog".
Special butt friend.
Belarus has no potash.
Good job, prez kiddie diddler. A stunning example of a quality trade deal. 😏
Belarus has no potash.
Good job, prez kiddie diddler. A stunning example of a quality trade deal. 😏
So suddenly, trade is not a zero sum game when it involves dealing with dictators. There's so many red flags right with US Russian involvement now that if I were Zelensky, I would not be attending the US for any peace talks. This is a lifeline for Russia and proxies.
A concept of a plan. A deal almost done. Just about to close.
Any day now it could happen. They are ready to make a deal. It’s gonna be the best deal. I don’t care if they make a deal. We could have a deal tomorrow.
Two weeks!
- shipping not included.
As of right now, supply is not included either since Belarus already has contract commitments for its entire supply. Maybe next year? Or 5 years from now? Or?
Just like that time he said he had a peace deal for both Gaza and a nuclear deal with Iran...
The nuclear deal is that he nukes Iran. The peace deal was misunderstood as well, Gaza will be torn to pieces.
Voters though the alternative was worse. And never forget the fucking sitouts.
Does he know the shipping cost difference?
It's fine he will just tarrif the potash to recoup the cost lmao
Huh, I always thought Kazakhstan was number one exporter of potassium.
Did Borat tell you?
Да
Bravo! Great way to introduce vulnerabilities into a critical supply chain. /s
this post was submitted on 21 Sep 2026
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