#Kyiv fully ‘encircled’ by Russia, millions trapped: mayor

#Kyiv fully ‘encircled’ by Russia, millions trapped: mayor

“#Kyiv fully ‘encircled’ by Russia, millions trapped: mayor” Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv is now fully “encircled” by Russian troops — leaving no way out for millions of citizens facing “a humanitarian catastrophe,” Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Sunday. The former heavyweight boxing champ told The Associated Press that it was now impossible to evacuate the city…

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#Bethenny Frankel sending Ukraine attack victims  million in aid

#Bethenny Frankel sending Ukraine attack victims $10 million in aid

“#Bethenny Frankel sending Ukraine attack victims $10 million in aid” Bethenny Frankel is sending $10 million in aid to Ukrainian citizens affected by the Russian invasion through her disaster relief initiative, B Strong. BStrong is a worldwide initiative in partnership with Global Empowerment Mission. Over the past couple days, the “Real Housewives of New York City” alum has been…

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#Hundreds of civilians killed in Russian siege

#Hundreds of civilians killed in Russian siege

“#Hundreds of civilians killed in Russian siege” The battle for Kyiv continued as the sun rose in Ukraine Sunday morning, as invading Russian forces continued their assault on the country’s capital. Kyiv withstood attacks for its fourth night without succumbing to defeat, but not without losses. Heavy fighting has been reported Sunday morning in the…

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#CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata apologizes for saying Ukraine more ‘civilized’ than Iraq, Afghanistan

#CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata apologizes for saying Ukraine more ‘civilized’ than Iraq, Afghanistan

“#CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata apologizes for saying Ukraine more ‘civilized’ than Iraq, Afghanistan” A senior foreign correspondent at CBS News apologized Saturday after he said on air that the war in Ukraine can’t be compared to those in Iraq and Afghanistan — because the Eastern European nation is more “civilized.” Correspondent Charlie D’Agata was reporting…

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#US sanctions Putin, but what does that actually mean?

#US sanctions Putin, but what does that actually mean?

“#US sanctions Putin, but what does that actually mean?” The Biden administration said it will follow in the footsteps of the European Union and impose sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin over his decision to send troops into Ukraine. “Following a telephone conversation President Biden held with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and…

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#John Kerry’s deadly Ukraine hot air

#John Kerry’s deadly Ukraine hot air

“#John Kerry’s deadly Ukraine hot air” Proving that he’s still the same old clueless gasbag, ex-Secretary of State John Kerry has flagged the great worry about Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine: It will lead to “massive emissions” and distract from the fight against climate change.  Talk about tunnel vision: The “emissions” generated by an autocrat’s…

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#How Ukraine war could make it worse

#How Ukraine war could make it worse

“#How Ukraine war could make it worse” A key indicator of inflation showed another increase in prices for January as Americans gird for more economic turbulence exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The personal consumption expenditures index — or PCE — which is put out by the Department of Commerce and is considered the preferred…

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