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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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Washington Post:
Historic sanctions on Russia had roots in emotional appeal from Zelensky … As the leaders of the European Union gathered for an emergency summit on Thursday night, momentum was already moving toward imposing tough new sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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Associated Press:
Live updates: US official: Belarus may join Ukraine invasion — The latest on the Russia's invasion of Ukraine: — WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. intelligence official says Belarus is expected to send troops into Ukraine as soon as Monday to fight alongside Russian forces that invaded Ukraine last week.
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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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CNN:
CNN poll: Most Americans want US to do more to stop Russia, but most also oppose direct military action
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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Bloomberg:
U.S. Bans Transactions With Russian Central Bank, Wealth Fund — President Joe Biden's administration on Monday banned U.S. people and companies from doing business with the Bank of Russia, the Russian National Wealth Fund and the Ministry of Finance. — The moves by the U.S. Treasury's Office …
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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 …
Caitlin Ostroff / Wall Street Journal:
Russia's Ruble, Financial Markets Are Hammered by Sanctions — Central bank doubles interest rates to protect the banking system as the ruble plunges — Powerful Western sanctions rocked Russia's financial system and triggered a spiral in the ruble, drawing the central bank into an emergency doubling of interest rates.
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The Federal Council:
Switzerland adopts EU sanctions against Russia — In view of Russia's continuing military intervention in Ukraine, the Federal Council took the decision on 28 February to adopt the packages of sanctions imposed by the EU on 23 and 25 February. The assets of the individuals and companies listed …
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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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Political Wire
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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Barak Ravid / Axios:
U.S. protests Israel's refusal to back UN resolution condemning Russia
U.S. protests Israel's refusal to back UN resolution condemning Russia
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New York Times:
War in Ukraine Forces Israel Into a Delicate Balancing Act
War in Ukraine Forces Israel Into a Delicate Balancing Act
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Gabriel Stargardter / Reuters:
Bolsonaro won't condemn Putin, says Brazil will remain neutral over invasion
Bolsonaro won't condemn Putin, says Brazil will remain neutral over invasion
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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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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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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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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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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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Human Events, Los Angeles Times and The Guardian
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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Martin Pengelly / The Guardian:
Romney: Marjorie Taylor Greene a ‘moron’ for speaking at white nationalist event
Romney: Marjorie Taylor Greene a ‘moron’ for speaking at white nationalist event
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Washington Post:
Barr calls prospect of Trump running for president again ‘dismaying,’ says GOP should ‘look forward’ to others — Former attorney general William P. Barr says in a new book that the prospect of Donald Trump running for president again is “dismaying” and urges the Republican Party to …
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