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Anton Troianovski / New York Times:
Fiery Speech Claims Ukraine as Part of Russia and Hints at Wider Aims — President Vladimir V. Putin signed a decree that allowed for troops to enter Donetsk and Luhansk for “peacekeeping.” The U.S. and E.U. said they would begin imposing limited sanctions. — Here's what you need to know:
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Robert Kagan / Washington Post:
What we can expect after Putin's conquest of Ukraine — Let's assume for a moment that Vladimir Putin succeeds in gaining full control of Ukraine, as he shows every intention of doing. What are the strategic and geopolitical consequences? — The first will be a new front line of conflict in Central Europe.
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Shaun Walker / The Guardian:
Putin's absurd, angry spectacle will be a turning point in his long reign — This was a supreme leader marshalling his minions for a decision that will change the security architecture in Europe and may well lead to horrific war — Sitting alone at a desk in a grand, columned Kremlin room …
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The White House:
Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Russian Announcement on Eastern Ukraine — We have anticipated a move like this from Russia and are ready to respond immediately. President Biden will soon issue an Executive Order that will prohibit new investment, trade, and financing by U.S. persons to …
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CNN:
Putin moves in eastern Ukraine could be opening phase of possible large-scale invasion, multiple US and western officials say — Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to recognize breakaway eastern Ukrainian territories as independent could be the opening phase of a larger potential military …
Max Seddon / Financial Times:
Putin's made-for-TV security debate gives him answers he wants to hear on Ukraine — Russia's president lines up state officials to repeat arguments for recognising Kyiv's eastern separatist regions — For Vladimir Putin's extraordinary meeting with his top security officials on Monday …
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Charlie Sykes / Morning Shots:
Putin's Right-Wing Shills — And why they matter. — Flashback to July, 2018. — After the summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, this is what I wrote for the now-deceased Weekly Standard: … Consider this the context of today's news.
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Josh Rogin / Washington Post:
The West has a ‘united’ but failing Ukraine strategy — The United States and its European allies just spent three days celebrating their unity in opposing Russia's presumptive invasion of Ukraine — and promising to punish Moscow after an attack. But that unity comes as little comfort to the Ukrainians, who are bracing for war.
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CNN:
US official says Russian troops could move into pro-Moscow regions of Ukraine as soon as tonight — (CNN)The US expects Russian troops could move into the Donbas region of Ukraine as soon as Monday evening or Tuesday eastern time, after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized …
Mary Louise Kelly / NPR:
Why Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons — and what that means in an invasion by Russia
Reuters:
Putin orders Russian troops to Ukraine after recognising breakaway regions
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Victor Jack / Politico:
Escalating crisis, Putin recognizes breakaway territories in Ukraine as independent
David Leonhardt / New York Times:
Why Ukraine Is Different — A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be unlike most wars in 80 years.
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Freddie deBoer and CNBC
Apoorva Mandavilli / New York Times:
Got a Covid Booster? You Probably Won't Need Another for a Long Time — A flurry of new studies suggest that several parts of the immune system can mount a sustained, potent response to any coronavirus variant. — As people across the world grapple with the prospect of living …
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HotAir and Political Wire
Matthew Chapman / Raw Story:
Trump's ‘Truth Social’ suffers a chaotic rollout as Devin Nunes vows to get bugs fixed by late March — On Monday, The Daily Beast reported that former Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA), now heading up former President Donald Trump's just-launched Twitter competitor “Truth Social” …
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Joseph R. Biden Jr / The White House:
Executive Order on Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Continued Russian Efforts to Undermine the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine … By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States …
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Long Island University:
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2021 GEORGE POLK AWARDS IN JOURNALISM — Coverage of Political Upheaval, Corporate Subterfuge, Victimized Children, Exploited Migrants, a Haitian Plot and Madagascar Famine Among 15 Winners — Long Island University (LIU) has announced the winners …
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consilium.europa.eu:
Press statement by President Charles Michel of the European Council and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, 21 February 2022 — President Michel and President von der Leyen condemn in the strongest possible terms the decision by the Russian President to proceed …
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Lili Bayer / Politico:
EU, UK leaders vow sanctions over Putin's recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions
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Sam Sachs / WFLA-TV:
Amendment to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill would force schools to out students in 6 weeks — Editor's note: Video above is previous coverage from before the new amendment. — TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new amendment to Florida's so-called “Don't Say Gay” bill would explicitly require schools …
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Axios:
Biden needs a Trump substitute — Searching for a strategy to avoid a 2022 midterm disaster, advisers to President Biden have discussed elevating a unifying Republican foil not named Donald Trump. … - Biden isn't on the ballot in November. … - Biden advisers and Hill allies told Axios voters …
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Chris Truax / The Bulwark:
Everything You Need to Know About Biden's Messaging Problems with One Easy Test
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Robert Costa / CBS News:
Trump's GOP critics to gather in Washington with an eye on 2024 presidential race — A group of Republican critics of former President Donald Trump will gather in Washington, D.C., this week to cheer on the two GOP members of the House select committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol …
NBC News:
‘Paper terrorism’: Parents against mask mandates bombard school districts with sham legal claims — Jill Griffin had a panic on her hands. — Teachers and staff members of her school district in Bethalto, Illinois, a small town outside of St. Louis, were suddenly worried that they would not be paid.
Michael Schwirtz / New York Times:
For Ukraine's Jews, the Threat of War Stirs Memories of Past Horrors — In Odessa, Jewish leaders are preparing for the worst: hiring security guards, scoping out bomb shelters and making plans to evacuate if Russia invades the country. — ODESSA, Ukraine—Rabbi Avraham Wolff is preparing for war.
Christopher Newport University:
Voters would cut grocery tax; require vaccines for first responders, teachers, medical pros but not for students; keep teaching impact of racism on society, not ban CRT — Summary of Key Findings — A majority of Virginia voters prefer spending the state budget surplus …
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Raw Story, Washington Post, No More Mister Nice Blog, WTOP News and Blue Virginia
Olafimihan Oshin / The Hill:
Trudeau says emergency powers still needed after Canadian blockades end — Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau said emergency powers are still needed as authorities end border blockades amid a trucker convoy protest of COVID-19 restrictions, The Associated Press reported.
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