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Letters to the Editor — March 22, 2022

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The Hindu · Mar 21, 2022

Ukraine refuses to surrender Mariupol; Russia blows up Kyiv shops

Told to give up the city of Mariupol by dawn, Ukraine's president says the country will not surrender and its people will not accept Russian occupation.

The New Daily · Mar 21, 2022

Ukraine president says any compromises with Russia will require a referendum

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday said any compromises agreed with Russia to end the war would need to be voted on by Ukrainians in a referendum.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022

If it were up to co-host Amy Schumer, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy would be part of the Oscars

LOS ANGELES — Oscars co-host Amy Schumer is “not afraid” to address the war in Ukraine at this year’s ceremony. In fact, the comedian recently revealed she wanted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be part of the show.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2022

Ukraine's president says he will not accept Russian ultimatums to end war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday Ukraine would never bow to ultimatums from Russia and cities such as Kyiv, Mariupol or Kharkiv would not accept Russian occupation.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022

"The End, at Least Temporarily, of Privately Owned Ukrainian [TV] Outlets"

Reuters reported yesterday: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has signed a decree that combines all national TV channels into one platform, citing the importance of a "unified information policy" under martial law, his office said in a statement on Sunday. Deadline (Bruce Haring) wrote: The move means the end, at least…

Reason · Mar 21, 2022

Nestle: We will continue to sell ‘essential’ food in Russia – including Cheerios

It comes after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky called out the Swiss firm over the weekend for still doing business in Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

Not all Italian lawmakers plan to watch Ukrainian president's address

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is due to address the Italian parliament on Tuesday, but a small number of lawmakers say they will shun the speech, arguing that his appearance will not help restore peace.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022

How Ukrainian president Zelensky’s simple green T-shirt became an iconic message of defiance

Clothes can send a message, even when they are very basic indeed, writes Andrew Buncombe

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

10 Million Ukrainians Have Been Displaced By the War. The U.S. Has Taken in 690 Ukrainian Refugees.

Plus: A Florida arms manufacturer is donating weapons to Ukraine's defense effort, China eases up on its "COVID Zero" policies, and Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings begin today...

Reason · Mar 21, 2022