Category: Russia Ukraine invasion

Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks Begin Without Zelensky; Kremlin Forces Seize 2 Ukrainian Cities

Talks between representatives from Russia and Ukraine have begun near the Belarusian border as the war between Moscow and Kyiv entered the fifth day, with Russian forces capturing two Ukrainian cities. Earlier, the Ukrainian president’s office had stated that the goal of the talks was to achieve an immediate ceasefire and encourage the withdrawal of…


Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks Begin; Kremlin Forces Seize 2 Ukrainian Cities

Talks between representatives from Russia and Ukraine have begun near the Belarusian border as the war between Moscow and Kyiv entered the fifth day, with Russian forces capturing two Ukrainian cities. Earlier, the Ukrainian president’s office had stated that the goal of the talks was to achieve an immediate ceasefire and encourage the withdrawal of…


The Language of Power

Commentary Watching the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, I’m stunned by the shallow immaturity of much of the commentary, and the complete failure on the part of so many in the Biden administration, and on the progressive left, to understand the language of power. I’m watching and listening to rank nonsense about this conflict, and I…


Republican Governors Call for Boycott of Retail Russian Products Like Vodka

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered boycotts in the United States, with governors of four states seeking to limit the sale of Russian products, mostly vodka. “I’ve asked the members of the Texas Restaurant Association, Texas Package Stores Association & all Texas retailers to voluntarily remove all Russian products from their shelves. Texas stands with…


GOP Governors Call for Retail Boycott of Russian Products Including Vodka

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered boycotts in the United States, with governors of four states seeking to limit the sale of Russian products, including vodka. “I’ve asked the members of the Texas Restaurant Association, Texas Package Stores Association & all Texas retailers to voluntarily remove all Russian products from their shelves. Texas stands with…


NATO Secretary General Warns Russia of ‘Article 5’ Counter Attack

Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of NATO, has warned Russia that if Moscow’s attack against Ukraine spills over into other European nations who are member states of NATO, it will force the intergovernmental military alliance to take counteraction. “For NATO Allies, we provide the absolute security guarantees under the Washington Treaty Article 5. An attack…


Top Russian Banks ‘Operating Normally,’ Downplay Impact of US Sanctions

Russian banks have shrugged off the impact of Washington’s sanctions, which were imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, insisting that they continue to function normally. Sberbank, Russia’s biggest bank, said it was studying the implication of American sanctions. “Sberbank and all its systems are operating normally, their funds and services are available to individuals and…


Gold and Palladium Prices Spike on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Prices of gold and palladium have increased after Russia invaded Ukraine, driven by supply concerns and investors seeking out a safe haven in the yellow metal. Palladium reached its highest price level since August 2021 on Thursday and is currently trading at $2,636 an ounce. Meanwhile, spot gold reached a peak of $1,973.96, its highest…


Ukraine Closes Down Airspace for Civilian Flights as Conflict Escalates

Ukraine has shut down its airspace for civilian flights following Russia’s invasion of the country as flights modified routes and aviation authorities around the world take various precautionary measures. The suspension of air traffic services to civilian users came into effect on Feb. 24, 00:45 UTC, according to an update provided by the Ukraine State…