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Montreal Symphony Orchestra Cancels Concert for Young Russian Pianist Amid Protest

A 20-year-old Russian pianist who was scheduled to perform with a Montreal symphony orchestra had his concert cancelled following protest in the wake of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine. The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) has cancelled Alexander Malofeev’s shows originally scheduled for March 9, 10, and 13, saying that his presence would “not allow the…


Montreal Symphony Orchestra Cancels Performance by Young Russian Pianist

A 20-year-old Russian pianist who was scheduled to perform with Montreal’s symphony orchestra had his concert cancelled due to pressure from the Ukrainian community and some musicians in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) cancelled Alexander Malofeev’s performances scheduled for March 9, 10, and 13, saying that his presence…


Stolichnaya Vodka Rebrands as ‘Stoli’ in ‘Direct Response’ to Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The company that owns Stolichnaya vodka, one of the most iconic vodka brands, on Monday announced that it is rebranding in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In a statement, Luxembourg-based Stoli Group said the “major rebrand” is in “direct response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.” From now on, the vodka will exclusively be sold…


‘We Were Just Happy’: Ukrainian Refugees Find Safe Haven in Australia

Some of the first Ukrainian refugees have found sanctuary in Australia as the Russian-Ukraine war continues to escalate. Maryna Tyshchenko, a Ukrainian Australian resident, was on the brink of tears when reuniting with her sister and mother at Sydney airport on March. 6. Raisa Ptashnyk, 58, and Iryna Ptashnyk, 30, spent their last night in…


US Company Taking Aim at Russia Invasion With 1 Million Bullets For Ukraine

One million American-made bullets will soon be in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers thanks to an Arizona company and a legendary NASCAR team owner. Fred Wagenhals, the owner of the Scottsdale-based Ammo in Arizona, told The Epoch Times that it is his honor to supply Ukrainian soldiers with the ammunition—enough he said to “arm 34,000…


Chinese Citizens in Ukraine in Despair While Beijing Trumpets Its Evacuation Efforts

Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, when many countries had already evacuated their citizens and students from the war, Chinese nationals were surprised to find that the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) promise to evacuate people was unreliable, and that the official number of evacuations it claimed to have made included the Chinese who fled from Ukraine on…


South Korean Presidential Candidate Faces Backlash After Controversial Remarks on Ukraine

South Korean presidential candidate for the ruling Democratic party faces backlash after placing blame on the Ukrainian president for the Russian invasion during a presidential debate. The 2022 South Korean presidential election is scheduled for March 9, less than a week away. Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine has come into the international spotlight as the…


UN General Assembly Calls For Immediate Withdrawal of Russian Forces From Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly approved on March 2 a resolution denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine while calling for an immediate and peaceful withdrawal of all troops. The vote was 141 to 5, with 35 of the body’s 193 members abstaining. It was the first time the assembly convened an emergency session since 1997. Assembly…


Ex-official: Space Station ‘Largely Isolated’ From Tensions

ATLANTA—Tensions in eastern Ukraine and heightened Western fears of a Russian invasion should not have a significant impact on the International Space Station or U.S.–Russia cooperation in space, the former head of the National Space Council told The Associated Press. Four NASA astronauts, two Russian cosmonauts and one European astronaut are currently on the space…


Capitol Report (Feb. 17): Texas Sues CDC Over Airport Mask Mandates

A kindergarten in Ukraine was hit with artillery shells Thursday—could the Russian invasion we’ve been hearing so much about be right around the corner? President Joe Biden has a warning. Biden was in Ohio Thursday, promoting his Build Back Better bill that has been shut down in Congress. What does Wall Street think of adding…