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Iran says sanctions should not impact its ties with Russia

Iran's ties with any country, including Russia, should not be impacted by sanctions, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told his Russian counterpart on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

As Ukraine evacuates trapped seafarers, foreign mariners count cost of war

Bangladeshi seafarer Asiful Islam recalls the moment when a missile struck his cargo ship last week off the Ukrainian port of Olvia, killing his crew mate.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

Ukraine invasion: Expert looks into Vladimir Putin's justifications for war to see if any stack up

Kremlin has sought a plausible moral justification for its actions

Wales Online · Mar 7, 2022

Former first lady of Ukraine from Chicago — whose husband was poisoned during election — urges immediate and severe action against Russia. ‘The world cannot just stand by and watch’

CHICAGO — A former first lady of Ukraine with deep roots in Chicago called on the international community to take stronger action against Moscow, as Russia’s brutal invasion threatens her nation’s independence — and potentially global order and security.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 7, 2022

More than 1.7 Million Ukrainians Have Fled to Central Europe, UN Says

More than 1.7 million Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion have so far crossed into Central Europe, the United Nation's refugee agency said on Monday, as thousands more streamed across the borders. Poland - which has the largest Ukrainian community in Central Europe - has received more than 1 million Ukrainian refugees…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022

Omnibus talks appear on track; House vote expected Wednesday - Roll Call

Top appropriators and congressional leaders are aiming to wrap up omnibus negotiations so lawmakers can vote this week.

Roll Call · Mar 7, 2022

Ukraine: the UN’s ‘responsibility to protect’ doctrine is a hollow promise for civilians under fire

Images of gaunt, exhausted faces of people fleeing bombardment and death once again dominate global news. From Mariupol to Irpin, Russian artillery attacks on Ukrainian civilians have kept them trapped in hell.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2022

Ukrainian minister puts war damage to infrastructure at about $10 billion

Ukraine has suffered about $10 billion in damage to infrastructure since Russia invaded the country, Infrastructure Minister Oleksander Kubrakov said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

Boeing Suspends Purchase Of Titanium From Russia: Report

Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) has suspended buying titanium from Russia. This step might have ramifications for the company's relationship with its largest commodity supplier, VSMPO-Avisma, a Russian titanium producer, reported Reuters. "Our inventory and diversity of titanium sources provide sufficient supply for airplane production, and we will continue to take the right steps…

Benzinga · Mar 7, 2022

Donald Trump has some great ideas to get us all killed

During an address to Republican donors, the former president spent 84 minutes rambling about all the ways that he'd make every crisis in the world even worse.

Mic · Mar 7, 2022