President Biden appeals for American military aid to Israel and Ukraine, stressing the significance of alliances and American leadership against Hamas and Russia. He seeks additional funding for national security and hopes it will unite Congress. Tensions are growing with Iran's proxies in the region. 

Biden's speech requests funding for Ukraine, Israel, and other purposes. He discusses Israel, Ukraine, and 'Islamophobia,' while insulting Americans and Israelis. He lectures Israel on 'rage' but not Ukraine.

The government's borrowing in the first half of the year is £19.8bn less than expected, raising hopes for tax cuts before the election. Public sector net borrowing, excluding banks, was £81.7bn, £15.3bn higher than last year but £19.8bn lower than forecast. September's borrowing was the sixth highest since 1993, but still below expectations.

In October 2023, despite EU sanctions, Russian President Putin oversees the launch of Arctic LNG 2, a massive gas extraction project in Siberia. The project relies on international investment and Western technology, with equipment shipments continuing throughout the war in Ukraine. It aims to increase Russia's LNG exports and revenue, but it emits over a billion metric tons of CO2. The EU should target Russia's energy projects in sanctions and promote renewable energy.

The Digest, 10/20/2023 @200AM, CDT

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