NATO has announced that it will send about 30,000 troops to Norway on Monday to send Russia a message. Around 30,000 troops, 50 vessels and 200 aircraft will join the Cold Response 2022 exercises of the military alliance in Norway on Monday. The exercises will consequently become NATO’s largest so… Continue reading NATO sends 30,000 troops to Norway
US says goodbye to Russian vodka, seafood and diamonds
President Biden has announced a complete ban on Russian vodka, seafood and diamond imports as Russia steps up its invasion of Ukraine. The US is also planning to revoke Russia’s “Most Favored Nation” status to toughen up its sanctions on Putin’s regime in Russia. With each passing day, Russia is… Continue reading US says goodbye to Russian vodka, seafood and diamonds
Ukraine’s Zelensky gets Ronald Reagan Freedom Award
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to get the prestigious Ronald Reagan Freedom Award for protecting his country’s freedom and defending democracy. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute has announced that it will award the Ukrainian President later today “for his courageous fight against tyranny.” The Ronald Reagan Presidential… Continue reading Ukraine’s Zelensky gets Ronald Reagan Freedom Award
Biden to seek oil from Saudi Arabia as pressure for Russia sanctions grows
President Biden may travel to and seek oil from Saudi Arabia in the upcoming months after sanctions on Russia cripple global oil supply chain, according to a report. According to a news report by Axios, Biden’s advisers are discussing a possible visit to Saudi Arabia to repair relations. The administration… Continue reading Biden to seek oil from Saudi Arabia as pressure for Russia sanctions grows
Ukraine highlights number of Russian troops killed
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said its forces have killed over 11,000 Russian troops and scores of vehicles and jets. This information comes after Moscow announced a ceasefire to “open humanitarian” doors from Ukraine’s major cities including Kyiv. Moscow declared that it made the decision “at the request of”… Continue reading Ukraine highlights number of Russian troops killed
Gas prices highest since 2008 due to sanctions on Russia
US gas prices highest since 2008 as the sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion disrupt crude oil exports. The average price of a gasoline gallon has reached $4.065 as of now according to AAA. California being the most expensive at $5.343 followed by Hawaii ($4.699), Nevada ($4.590) and Oregon ($4.512).… Continue reading Gas prices highest since 2008 due to sanctions on Russia
PayPal suspends services in Russia over Ukraine invasion
PayPal Holdings Inc., has suspended services in Russia over the Ukraine invasion, citing the ‘current circumstances.’ PayPal had already stopped accepting new users from Russia earlier this week on Wednesday. “Under the current circumstances, we are suspending PayPal services in Russia,” PayPal’s President & CEO Dan Schulman said in a… Continue reading PayPal suspends services in Russia over Ukraine invasion
Several killed and injured from nuclear plant fire and smoke in Ukraine
Several deaths and injuries have been reported by the Ukrainian government from the fire in an administrative building of a nuclear power plant that was attacked by Russia. Experts are monitoring the Zaporizhia plant in Southeastern Ukraine to ascertain it runs normally and radiation levels stay controlled. The entire World has… Continue reading Several killed and injured from nuclear plant fire and smoke in Ukraine
Explosion reported near Kyiv TV Tower
Update (at least five people have been killed) It is now confirmed that at least five people have died, with five injured in this Russian missile attack. Unconfirmed reports had earlier revealed that four people had died. A projectile was seen hitting the tower, followed by two more explosions nearby.… Continue reading Explosion reported near Kyiv TV Tower
Russia plays mind games; gives deadline to hit Kyiv ISPs and Info centers
After being stunned by Ukraine’s response to its unprovoked attack, Russia has now resorted to mind games and has ‘warned’ Kyiv residents living near the buildings of the city’s Internet Service Providers and the country’s Information Centers to leave the areas ahead of supposed missile strikes that would “destroy information… Continue reading Russia plays mind games; gives deadline to hit Kyiv ISPs and Info centers