U.S. Consular Officials Visit Paul Whelan In Russian Prison U.S. consular officials visit detained American Paul Whelan in Russia amid diplomatic tensions. Advocacy for his release continues. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
G7 Finance Meeting Divided Over Seizing Russian Assets The G7 finance meeting highlighted divisions over seizing Russian assets in response to the Ukraine conflict, showcasing the challenges of unity and consen... Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Microsoft Copilot deliriously generated deepfake press statements regarding Russian de facto opposition leader's recent passing, potentially placing two world leaders at loggerheads Microsoft Copilot was recently spotted generating fake news and press statements about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's passing, showing President Biden and President Putin in bad light. Windows Central · Feb 28, 2024
Macron-Scholz Rift Deepens With Ukraine War At Crucial Juncture Emmanuel Macron's refusal to rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine has exposed deep divisions with France's traditional partner, Germany, which could play into the hands of Russia, analysts warned Wednesday. International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024
UK Official Says Iran and Russia May Use Deepfake Videos to Disrupt UK and US Elections Call for better AI regulation to control deepfake videos emerges as AI-generated deepfakes are being used globally to disrupt elections by rival forces. International Business Times UK · Feb 28, 2024
Crude Erases Early Gains After EIA Inventories Climb More Than Expected April WTI crude oil (CLJ24 ) this morning is down -0.62 (-0.79%), and Apr RBOB gasoline (RBJ24 ) is down -4.64 (-1.79%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning gave up an early advance and are moderately lower, with crude falling from a 3-1/2 month high on a bearish weekly... Barchart · Feb 28, 2024
India’s domestic socioeconomic successes have increased its stature globally: Puri Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlights India's global stature due to socioeconomic success and transformative policies at REVA University event. The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024
Transnistria: Breakaway Moldovan region asks Russia for 'protection' Unrecognised statelet on border with Ukraine asks Moscow for ‘protection’ over so-called ‘economic pressure’ Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2024
Transdniestria Seeks Russian Protection Amid Economic Pressure Transdniestr seeks economic protection from Russia amidst regional tensions and ties, facing challenges in a complex geopolitical landscape. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Transnistria tensions: Will Russia try to annex Moldova’s breakaway region? Pro-Russian rebels hint at a referendum, a move Moldova has dismissed as meaningless propaganda. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2024
Never believe Putin is unstoppable – after Navalny, this is how a new global opposition can bring him down Westerners are financing the same bloodshed they condemn. The time for the world’s ‘deep concern’ is over – Russia and Ukraine need action, says Pussy Riot’s Masha Alekhina The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024
Ukraine Seeks Support From Southeastern Europe Against Russian Aggression Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Albanian PM Rama discuss defense cooperation, Peace Formula, and global security in the face of Russian aggression. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Zelensky Rallies Balkan Allies For Support, Weapons Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday appealed to Balkan leaders for greater backing to help fend off Russian forces, noting an ammo shortage was impacting frontline troops. International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024
Russian satellite narrowly avoids collision with US spacecraft, and NASA could do nothing to stop it NASA's TIMED satellite narrowly avoided hitting a defunct Russian satellite in the early hours of the morning. LiveScience · Feb 28, 2024
International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024 Pro-Russian Rebels In Transnistria Hold Meeting As Tensions Rise Pro-Russian rebel officials in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria gathered for a rare meeting Wednesday, amid fears the territory could open a new flashpoint in Moscow's conflict with neighbouring Ukraine.
The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024 US House reconvenes with Ukraine aid at stake and shutdown looming Congressional leaders work to keep government funded and pass $60bn aid package for Ukraine as far-Republicans refuse to budge
Top News · Feb 28, 2024 Biden Signs Order To Protect Americans' Personal Data President Biden's executive order enhances protection of Americans' personal data from foreign adversaries like China and Russia, focusing on safeguarding ...
Top News · Feb 28, 2024 President Biden To Stop Data Brokers Selling Personal Data President Biden's executive order targets data brokers selling personal data to foreign countries, focusing on China and Russia. Measures aim to enhance da...
International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024 Navalny's Funeral Set For Friday In Moscow Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's funeral is planned for Friday in a Moscow church, his allies said two weeks after his shock death in an Arctic prison.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024 Alexei Navalny’s funeral to be held on Friday in Moscow Russian opposition leader’s allies say Kremlin blocked bigger memorial and put them under pressure to hold closed service
France 24 · Feb 28, 2024 'Please don't forget about Ukraine,' writer Oleksandr Mykhed asks A Ukrainian man who was one of the first to experience Russia's full-scale invasion of his country has told FRANCE 24 of his harrowing experience, and asked us never to forget about what is happening in Ukraine. Until two years ago, Oleksandr Mykhed lived just north of the capital Kyiv…
International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024 Battleground Ukraine: 10 Years Of Russian Aggression Ukraine has been locked in an existential fight for its freedom ever since Russia sent armed soldiers with no insignia -- dubbed the "little green men" -- to take over the Crimea peninsula on February 28, 2014, following a pro-EU revolution in Kyiv.
Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2024 Fishy business: After Russia invaded Ukraine, its seafood industry thrived Observers say Russia’s seafood industry was not sanctioned quickly or harshly enough, especially at the start of war.
Latin Times · Feb 28, 2024 US Army To Cut 24,000 Positions Amid Strategic Shift The decision, outlined in a new Army document, aligns with the Pentagon's refocus on countering Chinese and Russian military capabilities after decades of concentrating on the fight against terrorism.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Yulia Navalnaya urges European lawmakers to investigate Putin’s financial links to west – as it happened Activist’s widow tells European parliament ‘Putin is the leader of an organised criminal gang – poisoners and assassins … and keepers of mafia money’