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What’s Russia’s military strategy in Ukraine?

After five days of fierce fighting, Russian forces escalated attacks on Ukrainian cities Tuesday, bombarding apartment and government buildings, the main TV tower in Kyiv, the nearby Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial and the main square in the second largest city, Khakiv. A convoy of hundreds of Russian tanks was heading…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2022

Biden Says No Troops to Ukraine, Is Silent on Ukrainian and Russian Refugees

Biden was right to reinforce that American soldiers shouldn't be fighting in Ukraine. But he missed a valuable opportunity to outline immigration measures for Ukrainians and Russians.

Reason · Mar 2, 2022

State of the Union takeaways: Biden talks tough on Putin and touts Covid progress

Ukraine dominated Biden’s address, but he set out plans to combat inflation and insisted America can move on from the pandemic

The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2022

China holds talks with Ukraine, further edging away from Russia

China is “extremely concerned” about the harm to civilians in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Ukrainian counterpart in a call, in the latest indication of Beijing’s desire to prevent the war’s further escalation.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2022

Ukraine facing humanitarian crisis amid relentless Russian missile attacks

Shelling of residential areas leaves hundreds dead and forces more than 800,000 to flee countryRussia-Ukraine crisis: live news

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022

Republican response blames Biden’s ‘weak’ leadership for world turmoil

President Joe Biden is sending America back in time, leading the country in a regression that has resulted in a national crime wave, soaring inflation, and another staredown with Russia, a leading Republican, said Tuesday night.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2022

'Russia Weaker, Rest Of World Stronger:' Biden Talks Ukraine, US Manufacturing, Inflation, Taxes In First State Of The Union Address

The President Of The United States, Joe Biden, delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Here are the key topics Biden highlighted in his address to the American people and Congress.

Benzinga · Mar 2, 2022

Oil prices surge $5 per barrel despite release of supplies

Oil prices have surged another $5 per barrel after an agreement by major economies to release supplies from strategic stockpiles failed to calm market anxiety over Russia’s attack on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Russian troops 'in disarray and crying’ as some mutiny on warship, reports claim

Messages picked up between young Russian soldiers by British intelligence company ShadowBreak Intl showed some in tears and scared while complaining at firing at "civilians"

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

Biden speech takeaways: War in Ukraine transforms focus

Only a little more than a week ago, President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address was focused largely inward, looking at the economic and public health woes besetting the U.S. But Russia’s invasion or Ukraine and the war that has ensued changed all that

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022