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Washington Post:
The war in Ukraine isn't working out the way Russia intended … The war in Ukraine isn't going Russia's way. — Videos posted on social media show whole columns of tanks and armored vehicles have been wiped out. Others have been stopped in their tracks by ordinary Ukrainians standing on the street to block their advance.
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Wall Street Journal:
Putin Finds Himself Isolated, Out of Touch as Invasion of Ukraine Sputters — Russia's leader is peddling an alternative narrative to suit his needs, and his behavior is making his inner circle appear uncomfortable — With much of the world moving against him, economic sanctions piling …
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Alan Blinder / New York Times:
Ukraine and Russia Meet as Kyiv Remains in Cross Hairs — The Treasury Department announced a freeze on Russian Central Bank assets. Delegations from Kyiv and Moscow were meeting for talks in Belarus, even as Ukraine said dozens were killed in a Russian rocket attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city.
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Illia Ponomarenko / The Kyiv Independent:
Sources: Belarus to join Russia's war on Ukraine within hours — As Russia fails to inflict quick defeat upon Ukraine after four days of fierce hostilities, Vladimir Putin is about to pull his Belarusian ally, dictator Aleksandr Lukashenko into his war of occupation.
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Associated Press:
Live updates: US official: Belarus may join Ukraine invasion
Live updates: US official: Belarus may join Ukraine invasion
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Washington Post:
Historic sanctions on Russia had roots in emotional appeal from Zelensky
Historic sanctions on Russia had roots in emotional appeal from Zelensky
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CNN:
CNN poll: Most Americans want US to do more to stop Russia, but most also oppose direct military action
Washington Post:
With Russian nuclear forces on alert, Ukraine crisis enters more dangerous phase
With Russian nuclear forces on alert, Ukraine crisis enters more dangerous phase
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U.S. Department of the Treasury:
Treasury Prohibits Transactions with Central Bank of Russia and Imposes Sanctions on Key Sources of Russia's Wealth — In Coordination with Allies and Partners, Treasury Actions Restrict Access to Billions in Central Bank Assets and Sovereign Wealth Fund — Treasury Sanctions Russian …
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New York Times:
The West's Plan to Isolate Putin: Undermine the Ruble — Measures announced over the weekend aimed at restricting the Russian central bank's ability to support the ruble appear to be having an immediate impact. — By targeting Russia's central bank with sanctions, experts said …
Natasha Turak / CNBC:
Russia central bank more than doubles key interest rate to 20% to boost sinking ruble — The bank also said it would be freeing 733 billion rubles ($8.78 billion) in local bank reserves to boost liquidity. — Russia's stock and derivatives markets will stay shut on Monday, the central bank said.
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Caitlin Ostroff / Wall Street Journal:
Russia's Ruble, Financial Markets Are Hammered by Sanctions
Russia's Ruble, Financial Markets Are Hammered by Sanctions
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Bloomberg:
U.S. Bans Transactions With Russian Central Bank, Wealth Fund
U.S. Bans Transactions With Russian Central Bank, Wealth Fund
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CNBC:
Biden administration expands sanctions against Russia, cutting off U.S. transactions with central bank
Biden administration expands sanctions against Russia, cutting off U.S. transactions with central bank
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Nick Cumming-Bruce / New York Times:
Switzerland says it will freeze Russian assets, setting aside a tradition of neutrality. — GENEVA — Switzerland, a favorite destination for Russian oligarchs and their money, announced on Monday that it would freeze Russian financial assets in the country, setting aside a deeply rooted tradition …
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The Federal Council:
Switzerland adopts EU sanctions against Russia
Switzerland adopts EU sanctions against Russia
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Elizabeth Piper / Reuters:
Britain widens Russian ‘dirty money’ crackdown with new law
Britain widens Russian ‘dirty money’ crackdown with new law
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Melissa Eddy / New York Times:
In Foreign Policy U-turn, Germany Ups Military Spending, Arms Ukraine
In Foreign Policy U-turn, Germany Ups Military Spending, Arms Ukraine
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New York Times:
Climate Change's Effects Outpacing Ability to Adapt, I.P.C.C. Warns — Countries aren't doing nearly enough to protect against the disasters to come as the planet keeps heating up, a major new scientific report concludes. — The dangers of climate change are mounting so rapidly …
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Seth Borenstein / Associated Press:
UN climate report: ‘Atlas of human suffering’ worse, bigger
UN climate report: ‘Atlas of human suffering’ worse, bigger
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John F. Harris / Politico:
Relax, Democrats, Biden's presidency isn't screwed — After Democrats got routed in the 2010 elections, a reporter asked President Barack Obama if the results were a sign that voters considered him “out of touch” with their concerns and whether he was willing to change his leadership style in response.
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Manveen Rana / The Times:
Volodymyr Zelensky: Russian mercenaries ordered to kill Ukraine's president … More than 400 Russian mercenaries are operating in Kyiv with orders from the Kremlin to assassinate President Zelensky and his government and prepare the ground for Moscow to take control, The Times has learnt.
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Gal Beckerman / The Atlantic:
How Zelensky Gave the World a Jewish Hero
How Zelensky Gave the World a Jewish Hero
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BBC:
BP to offload stake in Rosneft amid Ukraine conflict — BP is to offload its 19.75% stake in Russian state-owned oil firm Rosneft after Russia's “act of aggression in Ukraine”. — The oil giant had come under pressure from the UK government to make the move since Thursday's invasion.
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Shannon Osaka / Grist:
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left a hole in the global energy market
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left a hole in the global energy market
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NBC News:
Facebook, Twitter remove disinformation accounts targeting Ukrainians — Facebook and Twitter removed two anti-Ukrainian “covert influence operations” over the weekend, one tied to Russia and another with connections to Belarus, the companies said. — One of the operations …
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Associated Press:
Pandemic fears are fading along with omicron: AP-NORC poll — Omicron is fading away, and so are Americans' worries about COVID-19. — As coronavirus pandemic case numbers, hospitalizations and deaths continue to plummet, fewer people now than in January say they are concerned …
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David Dayen / New York Times:
Larry Summers Shares the Blame for Inflation — Mr. Dayen is the author of two books about Wall Street and the economy. He is also the executive editor of The American Prospect, whose latest issue focuses on the supply chain disruptions of the past two years, and the policies that led to them.
Judd Legum / Popular Information:
Two members of Congress spoke at a white nationalist convention. These corporations are supporting their reelection. — Over the weekend, two members of Congress, Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ), addressed a white nationalist convention.
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