Tag: Putin

Judge Strikes Down CDC’s Transportation Mask Mandate; Putin Says Western Sanctions Have Failed | NTD Evening News

A federal judge on April 18 struck down the transportation mask mandate implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Russian President Vladimir Putin says the West’s strategy to sanction Russia in response to its war against Ukraine has failed. …


China’s Xi Is ‘A Silent Partner’ in Putin’s Aggression in Ukraine: CIA Director

CIA Director William Burns on April 15 called out China as a “silent partner in Putin’s aggression,” warning that the war in Ukraine would proceed with continued bloodshed. The Chinese regime poses the “greatest challenge” and “most profound test” that the agency has ever faced, Burns warned in his first public speech as CIA director…


Sen. Daines, Rep. Spartz First US Lawmakers to Visit Ukraine Since Start of War

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday in a show of solidarity with the country and to witness the aftermath of the Russian invasion. The two Republicans are the first elected U.S. officials known to have visited the country since the start of the war on Feb….


Putin Says Russia Will ‘Monitor’ Food Exports to ‘Hostile’ Countries, Be ‘Prudent’ With Supplies Abroad

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to “monitor” exports of food to countries that Moscow deems as “hostile” as the West weighs up levying more sanctions against Moscow. Putin announced the move during a meeting on agriculture on Tuesday, just days after the European Union proposed sweeping new sanctions against the country in response to…


Australia to Target Putin’s ‘Wealthy Enablers’ Bans Luxury Goods Exports to Russia

Australia has taken aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin “and his wealthy enablers” by banning the export of luxury goods to Russia, including wine, high value cosmetics, and parts for luxury vehicles. “These sanctions target President Putin and his wealthy enablers, not ordinary Russian consumers,” Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced on April 4. Australia…


Australia to Target Putin’s ‘Wealthy Enablers’ With Ban on Luxury Goods Exports to Russia

Australia has taken aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin “and his wealthy enablers” by banning the export of luxury goods to Russia, including wine, high value cosmetics, and parts for luxury vehicles. “These sanctions target President Putin and his wealthy enablers, not ordinary Russian consumers,” Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced on April 4. Australia…


Australian Defence Minister Says Putin Should Be Investigated for War Crimes

Australia’s Defence Minister Peter Dutton has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be investigated for war crimes allegedly by Russian forces in the Ukrainian city of Bucha after photos and videos emerged of dead bodies lying in the streets and in mass graves. On April 3, Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba claimed that Russian forces…


Biden to Release of 1m Barrels of Oil a Day; Kremlin Responds to US Intelligence Claims on Putin | NTD News Today

Ukraine takes back several cities, as the country’s president asks Australia for more help. What does he warn might happen? Western officials say Putin is misinformed about the reality of the war in Ukraine, and a British agent says Russian soldiers are refusing to carry out orders. A group of Russian programmers respond to the…


General Clarifies US Not ‘Currently Training’ Ukrainian Forces in Poland

General Tod Wolters, head of the United States European Command and NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, appeared to walk back President Joe Biden’s remarks that the United States is training Ukrainian forces in Poland. “I do not believe that we are in the process of currently training military forces from Ukraine in Poland,” Wolters said…


Biden Pushes for Billionaire Wealth Tax; Reporters Press Biden on His Controversial Remarks on Putin | NTD Evening News

President Joe Biden proposed on March 28 a billionaire wealth tax. On the same day, Biden was pressed on the controversial remarks he made about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Republican Florida Governor Ron Desantis signs the Parental Rights in Education bill into law. Critics have referred to the bill as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill.”