#Russia bans Obama, Maddow, Colbert over sanctions

#Russia bans Obama, Maddow, Colbert over sanctions

Russia has banned hundreds of U.S. citizens, including former President Obama, political commentator Rachel Maddow and late-night host Stephen Colbert, from entering its territory in response to the U.S. sanctions over the Ukraine war. The Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a Friday post on its website it is blocking entry for 500 Americans in…

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#Trump’s pledge for Ukraine peace met with doubt, derision

#Trump’s pledge for Ukraine peace met with doubt, derision

As former President Trump solidifies his front-runner status in the Republican 2024 presidential primary race, his views on the Russia-Ukraine war paint an increasingly stark contrast with GOP leaders in Congress. On Wednesday, he pledged to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office and refused to say which side he wants to win the…

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#Putin assassination attempt? What to know about alleged attack

#Putin assassination attempt? What to know about alleged attack

An apparent drone attack on the Kremlin has spurred a global whodunit.  Moscow quickly accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin, a claim that was met with skepticism among Western officials and defense experts — and denied by Ukraine. Unverified videos that circulated online Wednesday purportedly show the aftermath of the attack, which Russia says it…

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#Ukraine signals counteroffensive is near: What to know about the coming fight

#Ukraine signals counteroffensive is near: What to know about the coming fight

Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive is just around the corner, with top commanders and defense officials announcing Kyiv has nearly everything it needs to mount a successful attack on occupying Russian forces.  “Preparations are being finalized,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said at a news conference Friday, adding they were “mostly ready” for the offensive. That followed…

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#Ukraine’s fate hangs in balance in 2024 clash

#Ukraine’s fate hangs in balance in 2024 clash

President Biden’s reelection bid on Tuesday set in motion an incoming clash with leading Republican candidates in the 2024 White House race over the war in Ukraine, with the outcome potentially proving decisive for Kyiv. Biden’s vow to stick with Ukraine until the war is won stands in stark contrast to former President Trump’s promise…

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#Leaked documents could both help and hurt Ukraine

#Leaked documents could both help and hurt Ukraine

The trove of leaked Pentagon documents has the potential to both help and hurt embattled Ukraine, as the documents paint a messier picture of the war but also amp up pressure to get more weapons to the country. Ukraine is largely dismissing the leaked documents as inconsequential for the war effort as they only provide…

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