Biden calls for an end to Russia’s ‘most favored nation’ trade status
Biden called on Congress to revoke Russia’s “most favored nation” status. He also banned imports of Russian vodka and seafood and exports of U.S. luxury goods.
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Ukraine foreign minister says Russian officials ‘live in their own reality’ after talks fail
Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hit back at claims made Thursday by Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, saying the leadership in Moscow “live in their own reality.”
Biden just put out an executive order on cryptocurrencies — here’s everything that’s in it
U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday calling on the government to examine the risks and benefits of cryptocurrencies.
McDonald’s temporarily closes 850 restaurants in Russia, nearly 2 weeks after Putin’s forces invaded Ukraine
McDonald’s said will temporarily close 850 locations in Russia after the company took heat for staying silent on the war in Ukraine.
Pentagon says nearly 100% of preset Russian troops are now in Ukraine
Nearly all of the 190,000 Russian troops that were amassed on Ukraine’s border are now fighting inside the country, a senior Pentagon official said Monday.
Angry dock workers in the UK are refusing to unload Russian oil due to Ukraine invasion
Tough sanctions mean that Russian ships can’t dock at British ports, but a loophole means goods can still be transported via foreign ships.
Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire to evacuate 2 cities, but officials say attacks are ongoing
A temporary ceasefire agreed between Russia and Ukraine looks increasingly fragile, with Ukrainian officials saying that shelling has continued.
Russia’s chaotic and confusing invasion of Ukraine is baffling military analysts
One week into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and military analysts are united on one front: Russia’s invasion has not gone entirely to plan.
Airline software giant ends distribution service with Russia’s Aeroflot, crippling carrier’s ability to sell seats
Texas-based Sabre said it ended its distribution agreement with Aeroflot.
Putin’s obsession with Ukraine has made analysts question his rationality
Political analysts say Putin’s recent claims directed toward the government reflect an irrational and ill-judged attitude toward the leadership in Kyiv.