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In The News
Western Leaders Split On Whether To Boot Russia From Major Payment System
Western leaders are divided on the question of whether to kick Russia out of a major international payment system, a…
Read More » Russian Government Websites Go Down Amid Invasion Of Ukraine
Several Russian government websites went dark early Thursday amid ongoing fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Kremlin.ru, the website for…
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Money & The Economy
Stock Market Plummets As Russia Invades Ukraine
Stock markets plummeted Thursday after Russia invaded Ukraine, causing global energy prices to surge and equity markets to plunge, multiple…
Read More » Russia Deploys ‘Data-Wiping Malware’ To Cripple Ukrainian Government Systems
The latest string of Russian cyberattacks on Ukrainian systems has destroyed government and financial data, according to cybersecurity researchers. ESET…
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White House Watch
Biden To Sanction Nord Stream 2 After Removing, Blocking Trump Sanctions
The Biden administration is set to announce that it will allow economic sanctions to be reimposed on the operator of…
Read More » Russia Set To Evacuate Ukraine Embassy After Sending Troops Into Separatist Territories
Russia’s foreign ministry announced on Tuesday it would evacuate its diplomatic staff from its embassy in Ukraine after Russian President…
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White House Watch
Biden Announces Sanctions in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
President Joe Biden announced the first set of financial sanctions Tuesday against Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.…
Read More » Top Russian Official Threatens Europe With Higher Energy Costs After Nord Stream 2 Decision
A top Russian government official warned that energy costs would skyrocket in Europe after Germany halted certification of the Nord…
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White House Watch
President Biden Provides an Update on Russia and Ukraine – 2/22/22
President Joe Biden will update the nation on the situation in Ukraine. The president is scheduled to speak at 1:00…
Read More » Germany Halts Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Certification Amid Ukraine Invasion
Germany stopped the approval process for Nord Stream 2, a pipeline that would transport natural gas directly from Russia to…
Read More »Putin To Recognize Separatist-Controlled Ukrainian Territories As Independent
The Kremlin announced Monday Russian President Vladimir Putin will recognize two territories in eastern Ukraine that are under the control…
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Editorial Cartoons
Minor Incursion – Ramirez
Editorial cartoon by Michael Ramirez. Commentary by R. Mitchell, Editor-in-chief. See more Ramirez (@Ramireztoons) HERE.
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In The News
Shelling in Ukraine Intensifies, Russia Using Red Flag Ops to Justify Invasion
The Donbas region of Ukraine saw intensifying artillery shelling on Friday and Saturday and several reported Ukraine “attacks” have been…
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In The News
Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Rigging Explosives To Manufacture Terrorist Attack
The Ukrainian government accused Russia on Friday of rigging explosives in eastern Ukraine to manufacture a false flag terrorist attack.…
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White House Watch
Harris Threatens ‘Severe Consequences’ If Russia’s ‘Aggressive Action’ Continues
Vice President Kamala Harris warned there would be “severe consequences” for Russia if the nation continues its “aggressive action” related…
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