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Why Zelenskyy’s ‘selfie videos’ are helping Ukraine win the PR war against Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s iPhone selfies quickly went viral. Still of YouTube video Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University It seems straight out of an action movie: As the capital city becomes a war zone, the defiant president looks into the camera and delivers a clear and compelling message: “I am here. We will not lay down any weapons.” That’s … [Read more...] about Why Zelenskyy’s ‘selfie videos’ are helping Ukraine win the PR war against Russia
UKRAINE’S HERO IN CHIEF
by Tom Purcell Their bravery inspires. As I sit safely in the cozy office in my home writing this column, the people of Ukraine are greeting Putin’s massive military invasion with incredible defiance and courage. Their president, Volodymyr Zelensky, reportedly rejected an offer to evacuate to safety in the U.S. — despite reports that Putin hired mercenaries to … [Read more...] about UKRAINE’S HERO IN CHIEF
Biden rallies Congress behind Ukraine, says Putin has ‘no idea what’s coming’
Published by ReutersBy Steve Holland, Makini Brice and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden assailed Russian President Vladimir Putin, barred Russian flights from American airspace and led Democratic and Republican lawmakers in a rare display of unity on Tuesday in a State of the Union speech dominated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. "Let each of us if … [Read more...] about Biden rallies Congress behind Ukraine, says Putin has ‘no idea what’s coming’
Ooh! They went and made the women mad.
In March 2021, women were angry because of sexual inequality. Now, women will be mad because of sexual equality. Mad as in crazy, that is. In 2021, the NCAA's practice of sexual inequality finally bit the NCAA in the rear, prompting the NCAA to hire the law firm of Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP (“KHF”) to review gender equality issues in the NCAA. KHF issued its Phase 1 … [Read more...] about Ooh! They went and made the women mad.
Marco Rubio will boycott Biden’s State of the Union: uses Covid test excuse (Updated)
Our Piece of Work of the Day goes to Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio who announced he's boycotting President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address-- an address given at a time of heightened world tensions and multiple challanges here at home. Why? He says it’s due to the Covid test he’d have to take. But even can of Chef Boyardee Ravioli on the shelf at Safeway knows … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio will boycott Biden’s State of the Union: uses Covid test excuse (Updated)
Russia warns Kyiv residents to flee homes as tactics shift to bombarding cities
Published by ReutersBy Aleksandar Vasovic KYIV (Reuters) - Russia warned Kyiv residents to flee their homes on Tuesday and rained rockets down on Kharkiv, as Russian commanders who have failed to achieve a quick victory shifted their tactics to intensify the bombardment of Ukrainian cities. With an armoured column miles long bearing down on the capital, Russia's defence … [Read more...] about Russia warns Kyiv residents to flee homes as tactics shift to bombarding cities
The West Is in Dire Need of Backbone
KFAR SABA, Israel — With the war in the Ukraine reaching a critical point, one wonders if Russia’s offensive will lead to an even bigger conflagration, perhaps involving China. If Ukraine falls, will China go after “its territory” of Taiwan, viewing it as easy pickings? The future of the West hangs in the balance, not necessarily because of the status of parts of … [Read more...] about The West Is in Dire Need of Backbone
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Published by Reuters(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the Ukraine crisis right now: HEADLINES * Moscow faced increasing isolation on Tuesday as President Vladimir Putin showed no sign of stopping an invasion of Ukraine, where fierce fighting and Russian bombardment have killed dozens and sparked a refugee crisis. * The 193-member U.N. General Assembly began meeting … [Read more...] about Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
We’ve Done This Too
During these horrifically sad days, like so many others around the world, I have been following the events in Ukraine. As I do so, I find my memory returning to a time two decades ago when my fellow Americans were justifying the war President G.W. Bush was about to launch in Iraq. I have a memory of sitting down with coffee to watch Colin Powell make the American case to … [Read more...] about We’ve Done This Too
EU eyes Ukrainian membership, could be bargaining chip in Russia talks
Published by Reuters UKBy Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union leaders may discuss the possibility of Ukrainian membership at an informal summit in March, a senior EU official said on Monday, adding the issue was important for Ukraine in discussions with Russia on ending the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he had signed an … [Read more...] about EU eyes Ukrainian membership, could be bargaining chip in Russia talks
BULLIES LIKE PUTIN UNDERSTAND ONE LANGUAGE
by John L. Micek If this were an ordinary column, I’d offer some neat prescription or exhort policymakers to take action on the solution to the crisis happening in Ukraine that’s staring them in the face. But the truth is that I don’t have a pithy solution or a soundbite-sized call to action as the United States and its allies confront a humanitarian disaster in the … [Read more...] about BULLIES LIKE PUTIN UNDERSTAND ONE LANGUAGE
Switzerland ditches longtime neutality: joins EU in sanctioning Russia
Published by DPASwitzerland has adopted the same sanctions against Russia as the European Union, following a decision by the Federal Council in Bern on Monday. The move was unusual for the traditionally neutral country but not unexpected. Swiss President Ignazio Cassis said on Sunday that his government was considering freezing Russian assets in the country in response to … [Read more...] about Switzerland ditches longtime neutality: joins EU in sanctioning Russia
ZELENSKY THE HERO (CARTOON)
DUSTBIN OF HISTORY (CARTOON)
Putin’s Ukraine invasion could be a first step to his own ouster
By expanding his invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s Vladimir Putin has taken the first historic steps towards the suffocation of his own authoritarian rule. His regime could meet a graceless end but Russia and Russians will survive and hopefully flourish after some time. That is because Putin cannot escape defeat in the full-on economic war declared by the US and Europe. … [Read more...] about Putin’s Ukraine invasion could be a first step to his own ouster
IN TIME OF WAR, REPUBLICANS GIVING AID AND COMFORT TO THE ENEMY
I’m old enough to remember when rabid rightist Republicans proclaimed “Better Dead Than Red” and insisted that anyone who was “soft” on Russia should leave this country and go live over there. I never imagined, back when they paraded themselves as America’s true patriots, that they’d ever pull the ultimate switcheroo and morph from patriots to appeasers. But hey, you live … [Read more...] about IN TIME OF WAR, REPUBLICANS GIVING AID AND COMFORT TO THE ENEMY
Russian Tennis Player Andrey Rublev Writes ‘No War Please’ on Camera
Published by Sports IllustratedBy Madison Williams The Russian tennis player recently won a doubles title with a Ukrainian player. View the original article to see embedded media. Following his semi-final win over Hubert Hurkacz in the Dubai Tennis Championships on Friday, world No. 7 Andrey Rublev, a Russian star, left a message on the camera. “No War Please,” he wrote. The … [Read more...] about Russian Tennis Player Andrey Rublev Writes ‘No War Please’ on Camera
SAVVY STABLE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Tucker Carlson asked himself, rhetorically, on his show this week, “Why do I hate Putin?” His whole deal is that we shouldn’t hate Vladimir Putin or support Ukraine during this war. Yes, it’s a war now. Vladimir Putin has invaded Ukraine. Tucker claims Ukraine isn’t a sovereign nation and the entire situation is over a border dispute. Vladimir Putin is a liar and he has … [Read more...] about SAVVY STABLE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
