Commentary As expected, the European Union (EU), like Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, has imposed draconian sanctions on the Russian Federation to punish it for invading Ukraine. The sanctions, which cover the fields of finance, energy, transport, technology, and visa policy which targets Russian oligarchs, but not ordinary Russian citizens will have the…
Will European Sanctions on the Russian Federation Bite?
February 28, 2022
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China Needs to Speak Up, Condemn Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: White House
February 27, 2022
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The White House has called on the Chinese regime to publicly condemn Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, as Moscow continues its military aggression against its neighbor. “This is not a time to stand on the sidelines. This is a time to be vocal and condemn the actions of President Putin and Russia invading a…
China Needs to Speak Up and Condemn Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: White House
February 27, 2022
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ChinaChinese RegimeEuropeExecutive BranchJoe BidenPoliticsRussia-Ukraine WarUkraineUSUS-China relationsVladmir PutinWorldXi Jinping
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The White House has called on the Chinese regime to publicly condemn Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, as Moscow continues its military aggression against its neighbor. “This is not a time to stand on the sidelines. This is a time to be vocal, and condemn the actions of President Putin and Russia invading a…
Russia-Ukraine (Feb. 27): Belarus Referendum Approves Proposal to Renounce Non-Nuclear Status: Agencies
The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, Feb. 27. Click here for updates from Feb. 26. Ukraine Says 352 Civilians Dead so Far in War Ukraine’s Interior Ministry says 352 Ukrainian civilians have been killed during Russia’s invasion, including 14 children. It says an additional 1,684 people, including 116 children, have been wounded. The ministry’s statement…
Jan. 6 Defendant Takes His Own Life, Died of ‘Broken Heart,’ Family Says
Matthew L. Perna, a Pennsylvania man prosecuted for his 20-minute walk through the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, took his own life on Feb. 25 due to “a broken heart” and a justice system that “killed his spirit and his zest for life,” his family said. Perna, 37, of Sharpsville, was due to be…
Germany Mulls Extending Nuclear Plants’ Life-Span: Economy Minister
FRANKFURT—Germany is weighing whether to extend the life-span of its remaining nuclear power plants as a way to secure the country’s energy supply in the face of uncertainty over Russian gas supplies, the country’s economy minister said. Asked by German broadcaster ARD whether he could imagine letting nuclear plants run longer than planned under Germany’s exit plan,…
Australian Floods Claim 8th Life
Floods in the Australian state of Queensland have claimed an eighth life as the Brisbane River peaked and emergency flood warnings move south towards New South Wales. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said further flash flooding will occur with some rivers yet to peak. More than 15,000 homes in CBD have been flooded after the Brisbane…
Russian Central Bank to Resume Gold Purchases on Domestic Market From Monday
MOSCOW—Russia’s central bank on Sunday said it would resume buying gold on the domestic market from Feb. 28, as it undertakes measures to try and ensure financial stability during Western sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military command to put nuclear-armed forces on high alert as fighting in…
Neutral Swiss Poised to Freeze Russian Assets: President
GENEVA—Swiss President Ignazio Cassis said on Sunday that it was “very probable” that neutral Switzerland would follow the European Union (EU) on Monday in sanctioning Russia and freezing Russian assets in the Alpine country. Cassis, interviewed on French-language Swiss public television RTS, said that the seven-member Federal Council would meet on Monday and review recommendations by the departments…
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‘Speechless’: Ballet Dancers Amazed by Shen Yun
LONDON, U.K.—Ballet dancer and teacher Anna Zhavoronkova says the caliber of artistry in Shen Yun Performing Arts is just outstanding. “The level of the skill is outstanding. Absolutely amazing choreography. The storylines were fabulous,” Ms. Zhavoronkova, who owns the Skylark School of Dance in London, said after seeing Shen Yun on Feb. 27. Based in New York,…