Biden urges Congress to avoid a government shutdown, send urgent aid to Ukraine and Israel President Biden urges Congress leaders to act quickly to avoid government shutdown, pass aid for Ukraine and Israel. The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024
‘Kremlin Leaks’: Files detail Putin’s €1 billion propaganda effort ahead of presidential vote Leaked documents describe the Kremlin's concerted efforts to influence public opinion – using cinema, streaming series and TV programmes – to promote a narrative of Russian heroism, traditional values and loyalty towards President Vladimir Putin ahead of his March 15-17 bid for re-election. France 24 · Feb 27, 2024
Congressional leaders hope to avoid a shutdown. But Ukraine aid is still unclear After tense talks in the Oval Office, congressional leaders said they were hopeful they could reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday. But they appeared divided on Ukraine aid. WEKU · Feb 27, 2024
Why self-immolation has been used by political protesters for decades Aaron Bushnell's death in Washington, D.C., is the latest example of an extreme form of protest that people have used to express their grievances and attract the attention of a global audience. WEKU · Feb 27, 2024
Armenia Faces Scrutiny Over Surge In EU Imports Amid Sanctions Concerns Armenia's trade surge from EU raises suspicions of sanctions circumvention, drawing attention from US Treasury and analysts. Zenger · Feb 27, 2024
As British Jews, we call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Letter: For the sake of Palestinians, Israel and the hostages, the UK government must act to end the bloodshed in Gaza, write members of Liberal Jews for Justice in Israel/Palestine The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024
Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to push for peace, POW deal with Russia Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to position himself as a potential mediator to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024
President Biden Urges House Speaker For Ukraine Aid Approval President Biden seeks billion in aid for Ukraine, facing resistance from Speaker Johnson. Urgency emphasized. Top News · Feb 27, 2024
Amid Looming Shutdown Threat, Biden Calls Congressional Leaders To White House President Biden convenes congressional leaders amid looming shutdown and Ukraine aid pressure. International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024
President Biden To Hold Key Meeting Over Government Shutdown President Biden's meeting with congressional leaders to address government shutdown and Ukraine aid highlights challenges in navigating party tensions and ... Top News · Feb 27, 2024
'Urgent' For G7 To Seize Russian Profits For Ukraine: Yellen US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday it was urgent for G7 nations to jointly seize profits from frozen Russian assets and redirect them to Ukraine, as the group prepared to meet on the issue. International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024
Biden Hosts High-stakes White House Talks On Ukraine, Shutdown US President Joe Biden hosts urgent talks with top Congress leaders at the White House Tuesday, in a bid to unlock billions of dollars in stalled Ukraine aid and avert a government shutdown at home. International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024
'Urgent' For G7 To Jointly Seize Russian Profits For Ukraine: Yellen US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday it was urgent for G7 countries to jointly seize profits from frozen Russian assets and redirect them to Ukraine, as the group prepared to meet on the issue. International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024
U.N. Urges Belarus To Pardon Jailed Opposition Leader With Cancer U.N. experts urge Belarus to consider pardoning opposition politician with cancer in prison amid human rights concerns. Calls for release of political pris... Top News · Feb 27, 2024
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024 OPINION - So-called 'protestors' who try to intimidate MPs are the arsonists of our democracy I can only imagine Vladimir Putin’s laughter in Moscow. Last week, Ben Jamal, director of the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, told protesters at Westminster he wanted a situation where “they will have to lock the doors of parliament itself”. Three MPs — all women, naturally — have been given police protection.…
Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024 Russian activist Oleg Orlov sentenced to 30 months in prison Moscow court finds veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine guilty of discrediting army.
Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024 Russia orders halt on petrol exports Coming amid attacks on refineries, ban is intended to avert shortages and spiking prices on the domestic market.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 27, 2024 Ukraine's allies must 'jump-start' their support, Macron tells Paris summit French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new steps to boost Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion, and has not ruled out sending Western ground troops. He said Europe's security and stability depended on Russia's defeat.
International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024 Russian Court Jails Veteran Activist Orlov For 2.5 Years A Russian court on Tuesday sentenced top human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov to two and a half years in jail for denouncing Russia's assault on Ukraine.
Salon · Feb 27, 2024 False job claims fuel huge DOD budgets Biden touts the alleged benefits of the “Arsenal of Democracy” — that myth could threaten our peace and prosperity
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin warns of conflict with Nato if alliance troops fight in Ukraine – as it happened Jens Stoltenberg says no plans for Nato troops on the ground in Ukraine after Macron refused to rule it out
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 ‘I don’t want to tell him scary things’: a mother’s tale after fleeing Kyiv On 25 February 2022, Viktoria, 35, gave birth to her son in a bunker beneath the Ukrainian capital just as the Russian bombing started. Two years on, she speaks about her family’s experience of being displaced and seeking safety abroad
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war live: what we know on day 734 Macron won’t rule out putting ground troops in Ukraine; German chancellor digs in over Taurus missiles; financial sanctions threat working, US says
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024 Macron refuses to rule out putting troops on ground in Ukraine in call to galvanise Europe French president admits no consensus exists on such a move as he urges fellow European leaders to take action rather than wait for US aid
International Business Times UK · Feb 26, 2024 Ukrainian Children Appeal to UN Security Council, Plead for Support after Losing Loved Ones in War Their stories painted a stark picture of the human cost of war, highlighting the challenges faced by those who are left behind to grapple with grief and loss.