Frustrated Putin lashing out at his inner circle
Posted by Catherine Reed / March 2, 2022According to a Ukrainian intelligence report, Putin is “furious’ that the Ukraine invasion hasn’t been “easy.” US officials have also reported that Putin is lashing out at his inner circle out of frustration. The international community is sending Russia thousands of weapons and units of ammunition as Russia steps up its attacks. Yesterday, the president …
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 MoreRouble sinks, Russian doubles interest rate after worldwide sanctions
Posted by Thomas Bush / March 1, 2022The 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 the Ukraine invasion hasn’t been “easy.” The international community is sending Russia thousands of weapons and units of ammunition as …
Read MorePutin allegedly “furious” that Ukraine invasion hasn’t been “easy”
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 28, 2022According to a Ukrainian intelligence report, Putin is “furious’ that the Ukraine invasion hasn’t been “easy.” The international community is sending Russia thousands of weapons and units of ammunition as Russia steps up its attacks. Yesterday, the president of Ukraine has rejected an offer of evacuation from the United States government. “The fight is here; …
Read MoreRussian protestors call for end of war, dramatic change in political system
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 28, 2022Protests in Russia are heating up, with demonstrators demanding not only an end to the war but also a dramatic change to the political system. The Russian daily paper Novaya Gazeta condemned Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and called for popular opposition, a sign of the mounting anti-war sentiment in Russia, despite a government crackdown. President …
Read MoreWeapons and ammo pour into Ukraine
Posted by Robert Leonard / February 27, 2022The international community is sending Russia thousands of weapons and units of ammunition as Russia steps up its attacks. Yesterday, the president of Ukraine has rejected an offer of evacuation from the United States government. “The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride,” Zelensky said. President Biden used the word “invasion” in describing …
Read MoreMoscow newspaper condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine
Posted by Robert Leonard / February 27, 2022The Russian daily paper Novaya Gazeta condemned Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and called for popular opposition, a sign of the mounting anti-war sentiment in Russia, despite a government crackdown. 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 …
Read MoreUkraine President Volodymyr Zelensky rejects US evacuation offer
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 26, 2022The president of Ukraine has rejected an offer of evacuation from the United States government. “The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride,” Zelensky said. 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 …
Read MoreAnti-war sentiment mounts within Russia, despite government crackdown
Posted by Robert Leonard / February 26, 2022Anti-war sentiment is mounting in Russia, despite a government crackdown. Russian citizens almost immediately began protesting the Ukrainian invasion. 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 …
Read MoreTaiwan scrambles jets to warn 9 Chinese aircraft
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 25, 2022Once again, Taiwan had to scramble fighter jets to warn off nine Chinese aircraft in Taiwanese airspace. Late last month, Taiwan has scrambled its fighters and activated its missile defense system after detecting 39 Chinese warplanes just outside its national airspace. The event comes as the United States is trying to find a way to …
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 …
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