Russia's war in Ukraine has thrown China into the global spotlight for some troubling reasons — and at a very bad time for Xi Jinping. What's on his mind now? Former Finnish PM Alexander Stubb tells Ian Bremmer that Xi is likely worried more about domestic stuff like zero...
Putin Lays out His Ukraine Demands in Call to Turkish President
On Thursday afternoon, Russian President Vladimir Putin rang Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and described his precise demands for a peace deal with Ukraine. Chief among them is an acceptance by Ukraine that it should be neutral and should not apply to join NATO, according to a source who...
Ex-RNC Chairman Blasts Trump: ‘Not Fit to Lead This Nation’
Former Republican National Committee Chairman Marc Racicot slammed former President Trump over his comments on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, writing that the ex-commander in chief is “not fit to lead this nation.” Racicot wrote that Trump’s comments on the situation in Ukraine “were laced with reckless propositions, cruelty and improprieties...
Ukrainian Soldiers and Volunteers Defeated Larger Russian Force in Strategically Important Town, Report Claims
The combined might of professional Ukrainian soldiers and local volunteers in a strategic town located in the south of Ukraine defeated a far greater Russian force looking to seize control. Read more at The Independent
Hong Kong Runs Low on Coffins as Omicron Exacts Deadly Toll
In just a matter of weeks, the city of more than 7 million has transformed from one of the safest places during the pandemic to having what’s believed to be the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the world. On Feb. 18, Hong Kong had a total of 259...
Russia May Have Found a Buyer for Its Cheap Oil: India
India may take up a Russian offer to buy crude oil and other commodities at a discount, two Indian officials said, in a sign that Delhi wants to keep its key trading partner on board despite Western attempts to isolate Moscow through sanctions. India has not condemned the invasion of Ukraine...
Californians Could Soon Get a $400 Gas Rebate
Democratic state lawmakers on Thursday announced a $400 gas rebate proposal for every California taxpayer. The proposal would use $9 billion of the state's budget surplus to provide the rebate, which is expected to cover the 51.1-cent-per-gallon gas tax for one full year of weekly fill-ups for a car with a 15-gallon...
Western Values? They Enthroned the Monster Who Is Shelling Ukrainians Today
Six days after Vladimir Putin ordered his soldiers into Ukraine, Joe Biden gave his first State of the Union address. His focus was inevitable. “While it shouldn’t have taken something so terrible for people around the world to see what’s at stake, now everyone sees it clearly,” the US...
Schwarzenegger Shares Truth About Ukraine Invasion With Russian People in YouTube Message
Hollywood action-movie hero and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger hopes that his popularity in Russia will help end the war in Ukraine. On Thursday, he posted a message on his YouTube channel, which has 1.26 million subscribers, urging the Russian people to ignore Putin's propaganda campaign and learn from...
Watch: How Ukraine’s Soldiers Are Beating Russia’s WWII Tactics
Retired U.S. Army Brig. General Mark Kimmitt analyzes for CNN the military tactics of the Ukrainian troops and explains how they are stalling a Russian invasion using "World War II tactics." Watch below: