British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to support both Sweden and Finland should they come under attack, as he visits the two countries to sign historic declarations of security assurance. Both countries are considering the prospect of joining the NATO military alliance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Moscow has warned that both countries would…
Fed: Inflation, Ukraine Biggest Threats to Financial System
NEW YORK—The Federal Reserve said Monday that surging inflation and Russia’s war in Ukraine are now the greatest threats facing the global financial system, supplanting the coronavirus pandemic. The observations came in the Fed’s semiannual Financial Stability Report that looks at trends in trading and investing as well as broad economic issues. The report is not…
Leonid Kravchuk, Independent Ukraine’s First President, Dies
KYIV, Ukraine—Leonid Kravchuk, who led Ukraine to independence during the collapse of the Soviet Union and served as its first president, died Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said. He was 88. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to Kravchuk, calling him not just a historical figure but “a man who knew how to find wise words and…
LIVE UPDATES: House Approves $40 Billion in Ukraine Aid
The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, May 11. Click here for updates from May 10. House Approves $40 Billion in Ukraine Aid The U.S. House emphatically approved a fresh $40 billion Ukraine aid package Tuesday as lawmakers beefed up President Joe Biden’s initial request, signaling a magnified, bipartisan commitment to thwart Russian President Vladimir Putin’s…
LIVE UPDATES: Ukraine’s Pipeline Operator to Stop Russian Natural Gas Flow
The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, May 11. Click here for updates from May 10. Ukraine’s Pipeline Operator to Stop Russian Natural Gas Flow Ukraine’s natural gas pipeline operator said it would stop Russian shipments through its Novopskov hub in a part of eastern Ukraine controlled by Moscow-backed separatists. It said the hub handles about…
Capitol Report (May 10): Sen Scott, Biden Clash Over Inflation; Republicans Take Aim at Disney Copyrights
President Joe Biden touts plans to tackle inflation while attacking what he now calls the GOP’s “ultra-MAGA” agenda. How did he clash with a Republican senator, who’s calling for the president to resign? Congress this week is on track to pass a $40 billion aid package to help Ukraine. And there’s a growing bipartisan call…
Chinese Media’s Polarized Reports Over Russia-Ukraine War May Reflect Exacerbated Rift Within CCP
News Analysis The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) media mouthpieces recently published polarized reports over the Russia-Ukraine war, including a rare, positive interview with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister while at the same time persisting with its criticism of the United States. The contradictory articles on tightly controlled state platforms highlight the split in views at the…
Ukraine’s Mine Sniffing Dog Patron Awarded Medal by Zelenskyy
KYIV—President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented Ukraine’s famous mine sniffing dog Patron and his owner with a medal on Sunday to recognise their dedicated service since Russia’s invasion. The pint-size Jack Russell terrier has been credited with detecting more than 200 explosives and preventing their detonation since the start of the war on Feb. 24, quickly becoming…
LIVE UPDATES: Missiles Pound Ukraine’s Odesa After Russia Marks WW2 Victory
The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, May 10. Click here for updates from May 9. Missiles Pound Ukraine’s Odesa After Russia Marks WW2 Victory Buildings in Odesa lay in ruins on Tuesday, a day after Kremlin forces pounded the southern Ukrainian port with missiles and Russian President Vladimir Putin led defiant celebrations marking the Soviet’s victory…
Capitol Report (May 9): Justices Seek Protection
Maryland and Virginia law enforcement are poised to secure the homes of Supreme Court Justices. Protests by pro-abortion groups have been growing. The White House condemned the violent attack over the weekend that was aimed at a Wisconsin-based pro-life group. But the administration is still calling for protestors to speak out peacefully. And the Senate…
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