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UKRAINE SOLIDARITY
US consumer prices hit new 40-year high as Ukraine shock looms
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - US consumer prices hit a new 40-year high last month as the world's largest economy continued to be battered by a surge of inflation, which the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is expected to worsen. The consumer price index (CPI) was 7.9 percent higher in February compared to the same month last year, its biggest jump since January … [Read more...] about US consumer prices hit new 40-year high as Ukraine shock looms
Putin, Zelenskyy and Biden all have unique leadership styles
From left, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joe Biden. Associated Press and Ukraine government Sam Hunter, University of Nebraska Omaha and Gina Scott Ligon, University of Nebraska Omaha Crises have the capacity to reveal who leaders really are, and how differently they operate. Our research over the past 20 years has identified three … [Read more...] about Putin, Zelenskyy and Biden all have unique leadership styles
Putin’s Matryoshka Exposed
A video that gives a stark and alarming assessment of Vladimir Putin’s motives for and criminal conduct during his interventions in and attacks on Georgia, Crimea, Syria and Ukraine is being widely circulated. Below are some relevant excerpts. On Putin’s character: As a young man: “He’s scrappy, very ambitious, very, very greedy.” During his KGB (FSB) … [Read more...] about Putin’s Matryoshka Exposed
War Crime? Air strike on Ukraine hospital sparks uproar on eve of talks
Published by AFPKyiv (AFP) - An apparent Russian air strike destroyed a paediatric and maternity hospital in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol on Wednesday, triggering global outrage. Russian troops closed in on the capital Kyiv, as the two countries prepared for their first high-level talks since Moscow launched its deadly invasion two weeks ago. As fighting raged for a … [Read more...] about War Crime? Air strike on Ukraine hospital sparks uproar on eve of talks
Failed WWII attempt to create rubber substitute yields Hall of Fame toy
Perhaps one of the wildest accidental research discoveries occurred during World War II, when General Electric scientist James Wright mixed boric acid and silicone oil in an attempt to create a rubber substitute in 1943. … [Read more...] about Failed WWII attempt to create rubber substitute yields Hall of Fame toy
FULL VIDEO AND TEXT: Ukraine’s President Zelensky’s virtual address to the House of Commons
Here's the video of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech to the House of Commons. He got a standing ovation. To read the full text of his speech GO HERE. MPs in the House of Commons have given Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky a standing ovation following his address.#ukraine #russia pic.twitter.com/407Qy5U1FN— talkRADIO (@talkRADIO) March 8, 2022 … [Read more...] about FULL VIDEO AND TEXT: Ukraine’s President Zelensky’s virtual address to the House of Commons
PUTIN AND CHILDREN: THE GRAPES OF PUTIN (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
The civilian casualties of Putin’s war are adding up, and they include children. Putin’s supposed hunt for ridding Ukraine of Nazis has made targets of nuclear power plants, houses, apartment buildings, government buildings, nursing homes, schools, and other population centers. The estimate on the number of children murdered by Vladimir Putin is 38 at this point. Yesterday, … [Read more...] about PUTIN AND CHILDREN: THE GRAPES OF PUTIN (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Biden bans Russia oil imports to U.S., warns U.S. gasoline prices will rise further
Published by Reuters UK(Corrects para 4 to make clear Britain banning Russian oil and oil products not Russian oil and gas) By Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil and other energy imports on Tuesday in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine, underscoring strong bipartisan support for a move that he … [Read more...] about Biden bans Russia oil imports to U.S., warns U.S. gasoline prices will rise further
Russian Prisoners of War: A Delicate Dilemma for Ukraine
It is difficult to ascertain how many Russian soldiers have been captured by Ukraine during the ongoing war with Russia. A few days ago, Ukraine released the names of more than 100 Russian prisoners of war (POWs), “urging their mothers to come and ‘take your sons.’" Several news organizations and social media sites have been disseminating photos and videos – most of them … [Read more...] about Russian Prisoners of War: A Delicate Dilemma for Ukraine
BLAME PUTIN (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
This entire war is Vladimir Putin’s fault. It’s not the fault of Ukraine. It’s not the fault of NATO. It’s not the fault of Bananarama. And it’s not the fault of President Joe Biden. Yet, conservatives keep trying to latch on to a way to blame President Biden, and they keep coming up empty. The first reason they have that it’s Biden’s fault is that Biden is president. I … [Read more...] about BLAME PUTIN (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Meet Russia’s oligarchs, a group of men who won’t be toppling Putin anytime soon
Putin has kept most oligarchs at a distance – literally and figuratively. Alexey Nikolsky/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images Stanislav Markus, University of South Carolina U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders are setting their sights on Russia’s oligarchs as they seek new ways to punish Vladimir Putin – and those who have enabled him and … [Read more...] about Meet Russia’s oligarchs, a group of men who won’t be toppling Putin anytime soon
PUTIN’S ‘LEGITIMATE GEOPOLITICAL DISCOURSE (CARTOON)
PUTIN’S ROLODEX OF FAKE STATES
As the sun rose over Eastern Europe just before the invasion two new countries began "life". Sort of. These little gangster republics, The People's Republic of Donetsk and The People's Republic of Luhansk as "countries" are only recognised by each other and Russia just before the invasion. "People's Republic" is almost as hilarious as "Democratic People's Republic" as … [Read more...] about PUTIN’S ROLODEX OF FAKE STATES
Ukraine decries ‘immoral’ stunt after Moscow says it will let civilians flee – to Russia
Published by Reuters UKBy Pavel Polityuk and Carlos Barria LVIV/IRPIN, Ukraine (Reuters) - Moscow said on Monday it would let residents of Ukraine's two main cities flee in corridors to Russia and Belarus, a move Ukraine called an immoral stunt to weaponise the suffering of civilians under Russian bombardment. Both sides said a third round of talks was due at an undisclosed … [Read more...] about Ukraine decries ‘immoral’ stunt after Moscow says it will let civilians flee – to Russia
Putin’s Madness
How does the world deal with a madman who controls one of the largest nuclear arsenals in the world and appears to be deranged and blatantly paranoid? Very carefully. But will that be enough. He has no compunctions at killing tens of thousands of people so why not millions? Obsessed with power, he wants to live in the past and reconstitute the Soviet Union and the Soviet … [Read more...] about Putin’s Madness
U.S. sees ‘very credible reports’ of deliberate attacks on civilians in Ukraine
Published by ReutersBy Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has seen "very credible reports" of deliberate attacks on civilians, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday, adding that Washington was documenting these reports to support appropriate organizations in their potential war crimes investigation. "We've seen very credible reports of … [Read more...] about U.S. sees ‘very credible reports’ of deliberate attacks on civilians in Ukraine
America Supports Ukraine (Cartoon)
Almost half of young Russians look to emigrate
Published by Al-ArabyOver 40 percent of Russians between the age of 18-24 want to leave the country for good, according to independent Russian polling group Levada Centre. The survey was conducted in the week preceding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and prior to the imposition of crushing sanctions that are having a drastic impact on the Russian economy - and the daily lives of … [Read more...] about Almost half of young Russians look to emigrate