The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Former President Barack Obama warns Chicago audience of ‘anger-based’ journalism and social media cashing in on conflict

The former president said he believes platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube “appear to have some insight into what’s more likely to prompt insurrectionists, white supremacists, misogynist behavior and internet bullying.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022

In Chicago, Obama warns that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a warning of how ‘flabby’ and ‘feckless’ democracy has become

CHICAGO — Russia President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a warning that world democracy has gotten “flabby and confused and feckless” at a time of growing boldness and misguided support for authoritarianism, former President Barack Obama told a Chicago audience Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 7, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 43 of Russian invasion

Ukraine braces for new offensive in east as Zelenskiy says new sanctions on Moscow ‘not enough’ to prevent more deadly attacks

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2022

Chomsky: Humanity at the tipping point

Political philosopher and linguist Noam Chomsky fears that humanity may face a bleak future

Salon · Apr 6, 2022

MTG heckles Jan. 6 committee vote

Far-right Georgia Republican reportedly shouts accusations about Ashli Babbitt and “Russia collusion”

Salon · Apr 6, 2022

Hacking group claim it has leaked more than 900,000 emails from Russian state media

The leaked emails reportedly cover more 20 years of communications

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

Russia-Ukraine live news: UN suspends Russia from rights council

Ukraine news from April 7: UN members vote 93-24 in favour of a resolution suspending Russia from UN human rights body.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2022

More sanctions hit Russia as Zelenskyy warns of new wartime hardships

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday carried out punishing strikes against key Ukrainian cities, brushing aside mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies moved to impose sharp new sanctions against Moscow.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

Morning mail: Labor urges expulsion of Russian diplomats, sanctions target Putin daughters, call to ban vaping

Thursday: Anthony Albanese says ‘sickening abuses’ in Ukraine must trigger ‘immediate diplomatic consequences’. Plus: secret tapes played to Paddy Moriarty inquest hear man allegedly say ‘I killerated the bastard’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2022

Why the U.S. is targeting Putin's daughters Katerina and Maria

The United States' latest round of sanctions on Russia includes two new targets: Russian President Vladimir Putin's two adult daughters, Katerina and Maria, who U.S. officials believe are hiding Putin's wealth.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2022