While many Americans have decided the pandemic is “over” as it pertains to their own lives — a full 37 percent, according to the latest Yahoo News/YouGov poll — those who’ve been paying close attention to the latest COVID-19 developments overseas are now asking themselves two troublesome questions. What the heck is happening in […]
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A ‘cold-blooded’ alliance? China could be a pivotal force in Russia’s war against Ukraine
CIA Director William Burns recently offered a stark assessment of the alliance between Russia and China during a high-profile hearing on Capitol Hill. It is driven by “very cold-blooded” calculations, the U.S. spy chief – a former U.S. ambassador to Russia – told lawmakers on Thursday. Chinese President Xi Jinping may be “unsettled” by Russia’s […]
How miscalculations and misperceptions could lead to US-Russia conflict
Despite President Biden’s promise not to involve U.S. troops in the war between Russia and Ukraine, a miscalculation from either side during the tense struggle could risk dragging NATO into the conflict. The fear of a deadly escalation in the conflict has been at the center of the Biden administration’s response in recent days, with […]
Russia sanctions: How the measures have changed daily life
The US, UK and EU have put in place unprecedented financial penalties on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, and hundreds of international companies have pulled out of the country. The impact of these measures is just starting to be felt, with the cost of basic products rising, a looming risk of job losses, and […]
Gas Prices Continue To Soar Past Historic Highs
Gas prices in the U.S. continued their historic climb this weekend, hitting a record high of $4.43 per gallon on average on Saturday amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Associated Press reports. The cost per gallon of regular-grade gasoline has climbed 79 cents in the past two weeks, making the current gas prices $1.54 […]
Worst Consequences: China Issues Warning To The World
Any country supporting Taiwan militarily would face the “worst consequences,” China’s government warned Saturday, adding that “no one and no force” would be able to stop the Communist Party if it took action against the island country, according to a report. China’s relationship with Taiwan has come into focus against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion […]
Canadian Sniper Called ‘One of the World’s Deadliest’ Heads to Help Ukraine
A Canadian soldier known as “one of the world’s deadliest” snipers left his computer programmer job, his wife and year-old son to cross the Ukrainian border at night and fight Russian invaders alongside other foreign volunteers, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Capable of killing a person with a rifle from over 2 miles […]
What would happen if the US imposed a no-fly zone in Ukraine?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded with U.S. leaders and NATO to impose a no-fly zone over his country as it continues warring with Russia, setting off a debate about the consequences such a move would have. “If there were a no-fly zone, and we had to enforce it, that would mean U.S. planes flying […]
Decoding the ‘Z’ — the mysterious Russian military symbol that’s been co-opted by Russia’s nationalist movement
A new symbol of Russia’s war against Ukraine has emerged — a white “Z” emblem, stylized in a thick brushstroke. It has found its way onto the signs and t-shirts of ultra-right, pro-Russian protesters, been painted on Russian tanks and military vehicles, and been worn as a show of support for Russia’s invasion. In the […]
Will Poland Send Fighter Jets to Ukraine? U.S. Pushes Deal Despite Putin’s Threat
The U.S. is pushing a deal for Poland to send fighter jets to Ukraine, despite Moscow warning that countries that host warplanes for Kyiv could be drawn into the conflict. It comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine issued an impassioned plea to U.S. lawmakers at the weekend to help his country get more jets […]
Russia Takes Largest Nuclear Power Station In Europe Hostage As Atrocities Continue
Russian forces have now put staff at Europe’s largest nuclear plant under their command and cut off their ability to communicate with Ukraine’s nuclear regulator, the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency said Sunday. The Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, which is located about 350 miles southeast of Kyiv, was originally seized by Russian troops on Friday […]
Ukraine war hits farmers as Russia cuts fertilizer supplies
Before the Ukraine conflict, farmers across the world were struggling to buy enough fertilizers, some of which more than doubled in price last year. Higher natural-gas prices hampered production of the ammonia needed for nitrogen fertilizers, while power outages at Chinese fertilizer plants and Hurricane Ida in the U.S. curtailed global production. War in Ukraine […]