Author: Annie May
Putin allegedly purging Kremlin after Ukraine invasion blunders
Posted by Annie May / March 20, 2022Putin is rumored to be purging the Kremlin of officials he blames for the faltering invasion of the Ukraine. The Russian army’s inability to swiftly conquer Ukraine has led to a number of internal struggles among Russian leaders. Sergey Beseda, head of the FSB’s foreign service, has been placed under house arrest. Putin had the …
Read MoreRussian casualties raise questions about military readiness
Posted by Annie May / March 19, 2022Mounting Russian casualties in the Ukraine are raising questions about the country’s military readiness. Ukrainian resistance fighters have liberated 5 settlements in Chernihiv region, citing confusion and poor morale among Russian soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Ukraines to be patient, telling the country that they’ve passed a strategic turning point and will be able …
Read MoreChina promises not to attack Ukraine
Posted by Annie May / March 17, 2022China promised it would “never attack Ukraine,” despite reports that Russia asked for Chinese military support. Pressure is mounting on China to withdraw is support of Russia, and yet China is still hesitant to enact sanctions. Other entities, however, are not so reticent. Deutsche Bank has reversed its decision to stay in Russia, announcing that …
Read MorePressure builds for China to disavow Russia
Posted by Annie May / March 16, 2022Pressure is mounting on China to withdraw is support of Russia, and yet China is still hesitant to enact sanctions. Other entities, however, are not so reticent. Deutsche Bank has reversed its decision to stay in Russia, announcing that it will pull out of the country. It joins Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, which announced they …
Read MoreRussians kill former NYT, HBO, NBC journalist
Posted by Annie May / March 14, 2022The invading Russian army has killed Brent Renaud, a journalist who worked for media outlets such as The New York Times, HBO, and NBC. Sergey Beseda, head of the FSB’s foreign service, has been placed under house arrest. Putin had the man arrested for failing to warn him of the stiff resistance Russia would face in the …
Read MorePutin puts head FSB’s foreign service under house arrest for failing to warn of Ukraine resistance
Posted by Annie May / March 12, 2022Sergey Beseda, head of the FSB’s foreign service, has been placed under house arrest. Putin had the man arrested for failing to warn him of the stiff resistance Russia would face in the Ukraine. Internal pressure is mounting against the Russian war. Children of oligarchs are taking to social media to protest the war, and …
Read MoreFirst Jan 6 rioter tried is found guilty
Posted by Annie May / March 9, 2022The first Capitol rioter to stand trial has been found guilty. Guy Reffitt faces up to sixty years in jail. As more Capitol rioters are brought to trial, they are getting sentenced to jail time up to five years––despite their tears and expressions of remorse. For example, a Florida man who threw a fire extinguisher …
Read MoreAnonymous hacks into Russian space agency
Posted by Annie May / March 6, 2022Anonymous has hacked into the Russian space agency, the Space Research Institute (IKI), and leaked the files. The hacking group also threatened to continue its operations unless Russia left the Ukraine. Pressure is mounting from all sides. A Russian oligarch has put a $1 million bounty on Putin, signaling a massive shift in sentiments in …
Read MoreVisa, Mastercard cut off Russian banks
Posted by Annie May / March 2, 2022Visa and Mastercard have blocked Russian banks from using their networks, adding further financial pressure to the already beleaguered country. The Russian economy is tanking as a result of worldwide sanctions––the rouble’s value has collapsed, and as a result the country doubled its interest rate. According to a Ukrainian intelligence report, Putin is “furious’ that …
Read MoreGold-standard UN report: “fossil fuels are choking humanity”
Posted by Annie May / March 1, 2022According to a gold-standard UN report, “fossil fuels are choking humanity” and nature more broadly. A new UN report revealed that the climate is changing too fast for plants and animals to adapt. According to another recent study, the poor are expected to be the hardest hit by climate change. The Western United States and …
Read MoreRussian citizens protest Ukraine invasion
Posted by Annie May / February 25, 2022Russian citizens are protesting the Ukrainian invasion, despite the government’s attempts to stop them. President Biden used the word “invasion” in describing the recent Russian military moves, signaling an intensification of the conflict. Western leaders quickly announced a series of sanctions against Russia, while the Ukrainian government has begun drafting reservists aged 18-60.. Russian President …
Read MoreChina accuses US of raising panic over Ukraine
Posted by Annie May / February 24, 2022China has accused the United States of stirring up a panic over the Ukraine. 24President Biden used the word “invasion” in describing the recent Russian military moves, signaling an intensification of the conflict. Western leaders quickly announced a series of sanctions against Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into Ukrainian separatists regions, Putin …
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