His virtual address was met with standing ovations. Ukrainian President Zelensky appealed to Congress once again for a humanitarian no-fly zone. In his virtual appearance, he asked Congress…
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Jill Biden Speaks at State Department Function
Comments on Ukraine at annual women’s award ceremony. First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the 16th International Women in Courage Award ceremony on Monday, commending the bravery of…
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Russia Sanctions U.S. Government Officials and Politicians
They intend to issue more, foreign ministry statement said. The Russian foreign ministry announced Tuesday it is imposing sanctions on more than a dozen Americans, including President Joe…
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U.S. Cautions China Not to Help Russia
Russia says they have not asked for help. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that China will face negative consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions…
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Humanitarian needs and war-fighting needs at high levels. In a “Dear Colleague” letter, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer informed members of congress that…
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Defense and State Departments Address Russian Claims
Statements issued to counter Russian reports regarding biological weapons. The Department of State and the Department of Justice released statements last week saying that the United States is…
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UN Predicts Food Prices Will Continue to Surge
A 22 percent increase highly plausible. In a report released Friday, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warned that global food prices could surge another 22 percent…
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Inflation Reaches 40-Year High
Energy costs among the highest causes. The Labor Department released February’s consumer price index last week, a data set economists use to gauge the rate of inflation. In…
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Foreign Policy Experts Write Open Letter to President’s Administration
Call for “limited no-fly zone” in Ukraine airspace. A group of foreign policy experts sent an open letter to President Biden’s administration, which called for a “limited no-fly…
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President Biden Revoking Russian Trade Status
Also banning imports of Russian goods. President Biden announced Friday that the U.S., European Union and G7 countries are moving to revoke Russia’s “most favored nation” trade status…
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