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This passage explores the counterintuitive rationale behind Ukraine potentially reviving a **$15 billion Eurobond deal** with Russia—as part of the **CUTTR Plan**—even after walking away from a previous $3B debt dispute.

**A Risky but Strategic Debt Option**
- In 2013, Russia agreed to buy $15B of Ukrainian Eurobonds.
- Ukraine shelved the deal amid political upheaval.
- Under the CUTTR Plan, it’s **up to Ukraine** whether to revive this bond offer, knowing repayment would be required.

**Why Reassume Debt?**
- Superficially, it seems illogical—especially after escaping the earlier $3B liability.
- **Russia’s motive**: Gain economic and political leverage.
- **Ukraine’s rationale**: Paradoxically, to **boost economic independence** through fresh development funds.

 **Caught Between East and West**
- Ukraine is **geographically and politically straddled** between two power blocs.
- It needs **quick capital**, but:
  - **IMF loans** come with reform-heavy conditions.
  - **Russian loans** lack anti-corruption scrutiny, offering low-friction funding.

**Balancing Influence Through Borrowing**
- Ukraine can tactically borrow from both sides:
  - Let each lender exert limited influence.
  - Play internal politics to lean pro-European or pro-Russian depending on economic need.
- This **high-wire act** could lead to **national strength**, where true independence stems from resilience and financial empowerment.

It's a delicate dance—leveraging geopolitical realities without losing autonomy.

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