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Anton Troianovski / New York Times:
U.S. and Other Nations Blast Russian Move at Emergency U.N. Meeting — The U.S. and E.U. said they would begin imposing limited sanctions. The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting. — RIGHT NOW U.S. and others blast Russia at emergency U.N. Security Council meeting.
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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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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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Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
Putin Chooses a Forever War — Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a long speech full of heavy sighs and dark grievances, made clear today that he has chosen war. He went to war against Ukraine in 2014; now he has declared war against the international order of the past 30 years.
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David Ignatius / Washington Post:
Surprising cracks, if small ones, appear in Kremlin support for Putin on Ukraine — President Vladimir Putin presented a theatrical justification for war with Ukraine on Monday, but initial Russian military actions along the border were limited — and there seemed to be a few small cracks …
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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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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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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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CNN:
Putin moves in eastern Ukraine could be opening phase of possible large-scale invasion, multiple US and western officials say
Putin moves in eastern Ukraine could be opening phase of possible large-scale invasion, multiple US and western officials say
Tim Balk / New York Daily News:
Russian President Putin orders ‘peacekeeping’ troops into separatist-held regions of Ukraine
Russian President Putin orders ‘peacekeeping’ troops into separatist-held regions of Ukraine
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Mary Louise Kelly / NPR:
Why Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons — and what that means in an invasion by Russia
Why Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons — and what that means in an invasion by Russia
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Josh Rogin / Washington Post:
The West has a ‘united’ but failing Ukraine strategy
The West has a ‘united’ but failing Ukraine strategy
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CNN:
US official says Russian troops could move into pro-Moscow regions of Ukraine in the coming hours
US official says Russian troops could move into pro-Moscow regions of Ukraine in the coming hours
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Charlie Sykes / Morning Shots:
Putin's Right-Wing Shills
Putin's Right-Wing Shills
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European Council:
Press statement by President Charles Michel of the European Council and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, 21 February 2022
Press statement by President Charles Michel of the European Council and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, 21 February 2022
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Victor Jack / Politico:
Escalating crisis, Putin recognizes breakaway territories in Ukraine as independent
Escalating crisis, Putin recognizes breakaway territories in Ukraine as independent
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Reuters:
Putin orders Russian troops to Ukraine after recognising breakaway regions
Putin orders Russian troops to Ukraine after recognising breakaway regions
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Washington Free Beacon:
Putin Inflames Ukraine Crisis by Recognizing Breakaway Regions
Putin Inflames Ukraine Crisis by Recognizing Breakaway Regions
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Lili Bayer / Politico:
EU, UK leaders vow sanctions over Putin's recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions
EU, UK leaders vow sanctions over Putin's recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions
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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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Daniel Dale / CNN:
Fact check: Debunking more false Fox claims about the Canadian convoy protests — Trudeau invokes rare emergencies act to stop protests — Washington (CNN)Fox News has been repeatedly inaccurate in its coverage of the Canadian “Freedom Convoy” protests against vaccine mandates …
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Rob Gillies / Associated Press:
Blockades over, but Trudeau says emergency powers needed
Blockades over, but Trudeau says emergency powers needed
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Olafimihan Oshin / The Hill:
Trudeau says emergency powers still needed after Canadian blockades end
Wall Street Journal:
Wisconsin GOP Suicide Watch — Fantasies about undoing 2020 will help re-elect Gov. Tony Evers. — By The Editorial Board — Donald Trump's delusions about the 2020 election are the gift that keeps on giving—to Democrats. “We don't wear tinfoil hats,” says Wisconsin state Rep. Timothy Ramthun.
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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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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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Jacqueline Charles / Miami Herald:
Global health innovator Dr. Paul Farmer passes away at 62 — Dr. Paul Farmer, the tireless advocate for Haitians and global health crusader who devoted his life to delivering healthcare to millions of people on four continents, died Monday in Rwanda, his organization Partners in Health confirmed.
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ABC News:
US border agent kills man on rugged trail in Arizona — Authorities are investigating the death of a man who was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent late Saturday a few miles north of the Mexico border near of the Arizona town of Douglas — DOUGLAS, Ariz. — Federal and local authorities …
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Carl Campanile / New York Post:
Efforts launched to convince former three-term Gov. Pataki, 76, to run again — Run, George, run! — An effort is underway to draft former three-term Republican Gov. George Pataki to run again for the state's top office. — The new Web site bringbackpataki.com urges New Yorkers to sign …
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.
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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