#Letters to the Editor — April 22, 2022

#Letters to the Editor — April 22, 2022

“Letters to the Editor — April 22, 2022” The Issue: The Biden administration and NATO’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. I voted for President Biden because I firmly believe his assessment that the world has become a dangerous dichotomy of democracy and autocracy (“Ukraine’s Alamo,” Editorial, April 21). The alternative choice was former President…

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#GOPers ask if Russian linked to Hunter Biden sanctioned

#GOPers ask if Russian linked to Hunter Biden sanctioned

“GOPers ask if Russian linked to Hunter Biden sanctioned” House Republicans are demanding to know whether one of Russia’s wealthiest women, who paid scandal-scarred Hunter Biden’s company $3.5 million, is receiving preferential treatment from the Biden administration because she has not been targeted by Treasury Department sanctions.  The inquiry by the Republicans once again shines…

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#Mark Zuckerberg, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos among latest Russia sanction targets

#Mark Zuckerberg, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos among latest Russia sanction targets

“Mark Zuckerberg, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos among latest Russia sanction targets” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan headlined a list of US business luminaries sanctioned by Russia on Thursday – the latest round of escalating tit-for-tat penalties levied following the invasion of Ukraine. Prominent journalists were included…

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# Binance limits services in Russia due to the EU’s 5th package of sanctions

# Binance limits services in Russia due to the EU’s 5th package of sanctions

” Binance limits services in Russia due to the EU’s 5th package of sanctions “ Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, is adopting major restrictions on users in Russia following the European Union’s fifth package of sanctions against Russia. Binance officially announced Thursday new limitations for Russian nationals or residents of Russia, restricting…

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#Dave Matthews performs song in support of Ukrainian refugees

#Dave Matthews performs song in support of Ukrainian refugees

“Dave Matthews performs song in support of Ukrainian refugees” Just when you thought you couldn’t love Dave Matthews more… think again. The beloved musician appeared on CNN to perform his new song, “Something To Tell My Baby,” in support of Ukrainian refugees fleeing from their homeland. The poignant moment served as a heartbreaking reminder of…

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# US Treasury Dept lists crypto mining firm in latest sanctions against Russia

# US Treasury Dept lists crypto mining firm in latest sanctions against Russia

” US Treasury Dept lists crypto mining firm in latest sanctions against Russia “ The United States Treasury Department has added Russia-based crypto mining services provider BitRiver and several subsidiaries as firms facilitating the evasion of sanctions.  In a Wednesday announcement, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, said it was taking…

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#Justin Trudeau promises heavy weapons to Ukraine

#Justin Trudeau promises heavy weapons to Ukraine

“Justin Trudeau promises heavy weapons to Ukraine” Politics Insider for April 20: More weapons to Ukraine; no dropping of travel mask guidelines; and a mysterious ‘growth fund’ Welcome to a sneak peek of the Maclean’s Politics Insider newsletter. Sign up to get it delivered straight to your inbox in the morning. Big guns: Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday that Canada will send…

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