Commentary The warm glow of China’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and at the Beijing summit this month between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping was defined by both leaders as the acme of the Sino-Russian relationship. At the summit, the leaders pledged to work together to address many issues. However, the flowery phrases, saccharine…
Even After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, a Marriage of Convenience Between Xi and Putin Will Not Last
China Urges Putin to Negotiate With Ukraine While Continuing to Reject ‘Invasion’ Label
February 25, 2022
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Feb. 25 phone call to resolve their differences with Ukraine through high-level talks. The call took place on Feb. 25 as Russian helicopters and landing forces continued to attack Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. It was also three weeks after the two leaders met on the…
Ukraine Claims It Has Killed Nearly 3,000 Russian Troops
About 2,800 Russian soldiers have been killed in the first 36 hours of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense claimed Friday. Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Malyar said Friday that Russian troops also lost some 500 armored vehicles, 10 aircraft, and seven helicopters. If confirmed, it would mean that Russia has suffered more losses in fewer…
Radiation Levels Around Chernobyl Rise After Russia Took Over: Ukrainian Officials
Ukraine officials are reporting higher levels of radiation around the Chernobyl nuclear plant after Russian troops took control of the facility Thursday. “Experts of the Ecocenter connect this with disturbance of the top layer of soil from movement of a large number of radio heavy military machinery through the Exclusion zone and increase of air…
US Birth Rate Fell to Record Low in 2020: CDC
The rate of births in the United States fell to a new record low in 2020, according to data released on Feb. 7 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There were 3.61 million children born in the United States in 2020, the lowest total since 1980, according to data drawn from birth certificates…
U.S. Birth Rate Fell to Record Low in 2020: CDC
The rate of births in the United States fell to a new record low in 2020, according to data released on Feb. 7 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There were 3.61 million children born in the United States in 2020, the lowest total since 1980, according to data drawn from birth certificates…
Beyond Meat Shares Fall on Dimmer Than Expected Forecasts
February 25, 2022
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Beyond Meat Inc. forecast annual revenue below estimates on Thursday, hitting its share price, as it faced stiffer competition amid flat demand for plant-based protein. The California-based company said it expects revenue of $560 million to $620 million for 2022, compared with estimates of $637.3 million, according to Refinitiv IBES data. Sales to U.S. grocers,…
Video Shows Russian Tank Crushing Civilian Car in Kyiv With Driver Still Inside
A Russian Strela tank swerved toward a moving sedan in Kyiv’s Obolon district and crushed it while a senior Ukrainian driver was still occupant, according to a video of the incident. It appears the armored vehicle swerved lanes and intentionally ran over the black sedan, remaining stationed for a brief period before rolling back over…
EU to Freeze Putin’s Assets Over Ukraine Aggression
February 25, 2022
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The European Union has adopted a fresh round of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, including freezing the overseas assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, a top European official said. Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkevics, confirmed in a statement that the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council had…
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake kills 7 on Indonesia’s Sumatra
PASAMAN, Indonesia—A strong and shallow earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Friday, killing seven people and injuring 85, while causing panic on the island and in neighboring Malaysia. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck about 66 kilometers (41 miles) north-northwest of Bukittinggi, a hilly town in West Sumatra Province, according to the…
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