They are calling themselves “good neighbors and reliable partners.” Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday for a state visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin with…
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International Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Russian President
The forced deportation of Ukrainian children is a “war crime.“ United Nations investigators have determined that the forced deportation of Ukrainian children by Russia qualifies as a war…
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Pentagon Pressed to Send F-16s to Ukraine
Group of senators states the conflict is now at a “critical juncture.” A bipartisan group of eight senators sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging…
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Annual Intelligence Threat Assessment Released
Major threats include China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, international economies, and health and food security. Hearings are being held Wednesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee and Thursday before…
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First Lady Rejects Cognitive Exam for President
She points to her husband’s schedule and activity levels. First Lady Jill Biden was recently asked by an interviewer about President Joe Biden’s mental fitness. She replied that…
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Senate Minority Leader Supports Increased Defense Spending
He responds to some members of Congress suggesting that cuts be made. Senator Mitch McConnell, the chamber’s minority leader, said that there ought to be increases in America’s…
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Secretary of State Meets Briefly with Russian Counterpart
Both were attending the G-20 summit in India. On the sidelines of the G-20 meeting, Secretary of State Antony Blinken had the opportunity for a brief face-to-face meeting…
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Treasury Sanctions Russian Metals and Mining
Similar regulations are imposed by other G7 members. The Department of the Treasury announced a new determination last week that sanctions and blocks the import of Russian metals…
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U.S. says Russians Have Committed Crimes Against Humanity
Secretary of state and ambassador for global criminal justice speak about the actions of Russian forces. Ambassador-at-large for Global Criminal Justice Beth Van Schaack spoke last week about…
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Russian President Suspends Nuclear Agreement with U.S.
Nuclear inspections had already been suspended. Russian President Vladimir Putin told his people that he is suspending all Russian participation in New START, the only remaining nuclear arms…
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