An American man who had been detained by Russian forces has been freed, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) announced on March 25. Klobuchar’s office said that Tyler Jacob, a Minnesota native living in Ukraine, had been taken by Russian forces two weeks ago while attempting to leave Ukraine. “I am relieved that Tyler is safely reunited with…
Minnesota Man Freed After Being Detained in Russia for 10 Days: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
March 28, 2022
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US Electric Grid Incredibly Vulnerable to Cyberattack: Filmmaker David Tice
In the wake of the White House’s warning that intelligence reveals potential for a cyberattack by Russia, documentary film producer of “Grid Down, Power Up” David Tice reiterated the danger of this type of attack on the country’s power grid. Tice said based on research he did for his documentary, electricity infrastructure is extremely vulnerable…
Refugee Coordinator in Ternopil Shares Firsthand Experience
March 26, 2022
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A refugee coordinator shared with NTD her firsthand experience caring for refugees in Ternopil, Ukraine. Ternopil has been a rest stop for many refugees who are on their way out of the country. From NTD News
Who Can Cast the First Stone Over Ukraine?
March 22, 2022
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Commentary The old saying “to know all is to forgive all” means if taken literally, that all the evils of the world would be forgivable if we took the trouble to discover the real reasons for them. Those who actually believe this reveal themselves as optimists, generous in spirit, willing to look for the best…
Australia Grants $2 Million to Charity Alliance Delivering Aid to Ukraine
March 22, 2022
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The Australian government has donated $2 million (US$1.5 million) to an alliance of 15 charities that has formed to provide aid to Ukraine during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. “To enhance the response of Australian NGOs and their partners in the region, we will provide $2 million to the Emergency Action Alliance Ukraine Appeal (EAA),” Prime…
NATO Chief Urges Canada and Allies to Increase Defence Spending
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is urging Canada and all NATO allies to fulfill their pledge to increase defence spending to at least two percent of gross domestic product (GDP). Referring to a 2014 agreement that commits allies to increase funding to “strengthen the military capabilities the alliance needs,” Stoltenberg said there is a need “to…
Rising Inflation and War in Ukraine Could Slow Oil Demand Growth Says OPEC
March 15, 2022
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The price of oil tumbled more than 7 percent on March 15 to its lowest level three weeks, despite supply disruptions caused by the conflict in Ukraine and surging COVID-19 cases in China. The steep decline followed after supply disruption fears eased when Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow is in favor of resuming the…
Senate Armed Forces Committee Member Requests American Airpower in Ukraine
March 14, 2022
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The Biden administration should expedite the supply of aircraft and air defense systems to Ukraine, said Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. While commending the lethal aid provided by Washington to Ukraine, Ernst expressed “strong” disagreement with the administration’s decision to “delay and deny” neighboring Poland the option to…
Senate Armed Services Committee Member Requests American Airpower in Ukraine
March 14, 2022
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The Biden administration should expedite the supply of aircraft and air defense systems to Ukraine, said Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. While commending the lethal aid provided by Washington to Ukraine, Ernst expressed “strong” disagreement with the administration’s decision to “delay and deny” neighboring Poland the option to…
UN Reports War in Ukraine Could Trigger up to 22 Percent Rise in Food Prices Worldwide
March 11, 2022
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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on March 11 (pdf), that international food and feed prices could rise by up to 22 percent due to the conflict in Ukraine, which may lead to a rise in malnourishment in less developed countries. Total global food output has fallen since the Russian invasion of Ukraine…
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