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New York Times:
Ukraine Says Russian Forces Seized Chernobyl; Pentagon Gives Grim Assessment — Biden announces new sanctions: Putin and Russia ‘will bear the consequences’ of their war. — WASHINGTON — President Biden on Thursday said the United States is imposing what he said would be crushing sanctions …
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NBC News:
Biden has been presented with options for massive cyberattacks against Russia — Biden given Russia cyberattack options, including internet and transportation interruptions — President Joe Biden has been presented with a menu of options for the U.S. to carry out massive cyberattacks designed …
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Dasha Litvinova / Associated Press:
Hundreds arrested as shocked Russians protest Ukraine attack — MOSCOW (AP) — Shocked Russians turned out by the thousands Thursday to decry their country's invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media. Some 1,745 people in 54 Russian cities were detained, at least 957 of them in Moscow.
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Chris Cillizza / CNN:
A remarkable Republican statement on the Ukraine invasion — (CNN)Elise Stefanik is the third-ranking Republican in the House for one main reason: Her unstinting loyalty to Donald Trump. And she hasn't forgotten that fact. — While many of her GOP colleagues were heavily ridiculing …
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Washington Post:
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia launches attacks across Ukraine; Biden vows ‘consequences’ — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared martial law as explosions were heard throughout the country and Russian forces targeted the capital.
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Anton Troianovski / New York Times:
Russians Now See a New Side to Putin: Dragging Them Into War — The autocrat who has steered Russia for 22 years was embraced by many Russians for what they saw as his rationality and astute risk management. That image has been upended. — MOSCOW — Russians thought they knew their president.
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Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
As Russia Attacked Ukraine, Trump Again Praised Putin and Ridiculed Biden. — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Only hours before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, former President Donald J. Trump again praised the cunning of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia while lashing out at the intellect of President Biden.
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Trump immediately botches what's happening in Ukraine
Trump immediately botches what's happening in Ukraine
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Allison Quinn / The Daily Beast:
Russia Used Beatings and Tricks to Forcibly Send Rookie Troops to Ukraine, Rights Group Says
Russia Used Beatings and Tricks to Forcibly Send Rookie Troops to Ukraine, Rights Group Says
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Raw Story, Radio Free Europe/Radio … and TASS
Washington Post:
U.S. slaps sanctions on Russian banks, country's elites after military assault on Ukraine
U.S. slaps sanctions on Russian banks, country's elites after military assault on Ukraine
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Politico, The Hill, Al Jazeera, Fox News and WINK NEWS
Bloomberg:
U.S. Spies Made Right Call on Russia Invasion, Buying Biden Time
U.S. Spies Made Right Call on Russia Invasion, Buying Biden Time
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Washington Post and Blogs of War
Michael Pompeo / Fox News:
Putin wants to bring back the Soviet Union. We must not allow that to happen
Putin wants to bring back the Soviet Union. We must not allow that to happen
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Pitt's Newsletter, The Atlantic, RedState and Raw Story
Gideon Rachman / Financial Times:
Putin's war will shake the world
Putin's war will shake the world
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The White House:
Statement by President Biden on Russia's Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine
Statement by President Biden on Russia's Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine
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Telegraph:
Russia deploys mobile crematoriums to follow its troops into battle
Russia deploys mobile crematoriums to follow its troops into battle
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Christian Shepherd / Washington Post:
China, seemingly surprised by sudden Ukraine incursion, denies backing Russian attacks
China, seemingly surprised by sudden Ukraine incursion, denies backing Russian attacks
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Los Angeles Times, Voice of America, UPI, The Bulwark, The National Interest, The Diplomat, The Daily Caller and Beijing to Britain
Tyler Olson / Fox News:
McCarthy, Schumer and other top congressional leaders condemn Russian war on Ukraine: ‘Reckless and evil’
McCarthy, Schumer and other top congressional leaders condemn Russian war on Ukraine: ‘Reckless and evil’
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Matthew Continetti / Washington Free Beacon:
Sanctions Are Not Enough — Ever since last year, when Vladimir Putin began preparing …
Sanctions Are Not Enough — Ever since last year, when Vladimir Putin began preparing …
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Washington Examiner, Townhall, National Review and South China Morning Post
Reuters:
China rejects calling Russia move ‘invasion,’ urges citizens in Ukraine to stay home
China rejects calling Russia move ‘invasion,’ urges citizens in Ukraine to stay home
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Prashant Rao / The Atlantic:
‘Can Russia Actually Control the Entire Landmass of Ukraine?’
‘Can Russia Actually Control the Entire Landmass of Ukraine?’
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Financial Times:
World leaders divided on whether to eject Russia from Swift payment system — Boris Johnson pushes ‘very hard’ for move while Germany warns against ahead of emergency EU meeting — Western leaders are split on whether Russia should be ejected from the Swift international payments system …
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Politico:
New U.S. sanctions on Russia mainly hit banks, miss energy sector — President Joe Biden announced a second and larger sanctions package on Russia, punishing Vladimir Putin for ordering a full-scale invasion of Ukraine but stopping short of targeting some critical sectors of his nation's economy.
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Christopher Cadelago / Politico:
Biden faces another global crisis. This one resonates differently at home.
Biden faces another global crisis. This one resonates differently at home.
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Craig Monger / 1819news:
Tuberville reflects on first year in office, addresses situation with Russia … Your browser does not support the audio element. — This week, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville spoke to the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce to give essential updates from Washington D.C.
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Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:
Now is the time to remember what Fox's own lawyers said about Tucker Carlson … As Russia prepared to invade Ukraine, the biggest star on Fox News was busy doing what he does best: being thoroughly and appallingly wrong. — He defended the murderous instigator Vladimir Putin …
The White House:
FACT SHEET: Joined by Allies and Partners, the United States Imposes Devastating Costs on Russia — Russia to Face Massive Costs from its Isolation from the Global Financial and Trade System and Cutting-Edge Technology — Today, the United States, along with Allies and partners …
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Foreign Policy:
Biden Administration Debates Legality of Arming Ukrainian Resistance — Russia could make the case that the United States is a co-combatant. — The United States is debating plans to support armed Ukrainian resistance as Russia mounts a massive invasion that U.S. officials believe is aimed …
Zack Sharf / Variety:
Sean Penn on the Ground in Ukraine Filming Documentary About Russia's Invasion … Sean Penn is on the ground in Ukraine filming a documentary about Russia's invasion, Vice Studios confirmed. The Oscar-winning actor appeared at a press briefing Thursday in the Ukraine capital of Kyiv listening …
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Insider:
A pro-Trump challenger to Republican Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan is violating a federal law by hiding his personal finances: 'That's none of the federal government's business' — Tom Norton is running in a Republican primary against Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan.
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Politico:
Inhofe to retire from Senate, teeing up special election in Oklahoma — Sen. Jim Inhofe is expected to announce his retirement in the coming days, according to a person familiar with his plans, likely triggering a special election to replace him this fall. — The 87-year-old Oklahoma Republican …
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Paul Waldman / Washington Post:
Moderate Democrats are still deluded about how to win — Is there any political actor in Washington more deluded than the vulnerable moderate Democrat? — I feel for these people, I really do. They know their jobs are in jeopardy. They get criticized from the right and the left …
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Jonathan Weisman / New York Times:
Vulnerable Democrats, Seeking Distance From the Left, Offer a Midterm Agenda
Vulnerable Democrats, Seeking Distance From the Left, Offer a Midterm Agenda
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HotAir, Washington Examiner and Breitbart
Dave Michaels / Wall Street Journal:
SEC Probes Trading by Elon Musk and Brother in Wake of Tesla CEO's Sales — Investigation looks partly at Kimbal Musk's trades before brother's pledge to sell based on Twitter poll — WASHINGTON—The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether recent stock sales …
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Wall Street Journal:
Ukrainian Refugees Head to Poland, Seeking Safety in EU — MEDYKA, Poland—Hundreds of Ukrainians poured across this usually sleepy border post on Poland's edge on Thursday, dragging suitcases and bearing looks of disbelief in what European officials described as the first arrivals of a coming wave of refugees.
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Holly Bailey / Washington Post:
Former Minneapolis officers found guilty of violating George Floyd's civil rights — ST. PAUL, Minn. — Three former Minneapolis police officers who were at the scene with Derek Chauvin as he pressed his knee into George Floyd's neck were convicted of violating Floyd's civil rights in a case …
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