They cite grave concerns over human rights abuses in Ukraine. The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday suspended Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over reports of…
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U.S. Ambassador to Poland Seeks Aid for NGOs
Nearly two million Ukrainian refugees are in Poland. America’s ambassador to Poland has called for “injections of cash” to help non-governmental organizations assist Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Poland…
Read MoreU.S. Government Seizes Russian Yacht
First seizure made by task force REPO. On Monday, the U.S. Government seized a yacht worth $120 million owned by Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg. An ally of President…
Read MoreU.S. Seeks Russian Suspension from Human Rights Council
Call comes as claims continue of human rights violations by Russia. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced on Monday, after meeting with Romania’s prime minister,…
Read MoreRed Cross Unable to Reach Mariupol
Russian forces not allowing teams in to aid civilians. An attempt by the Red Cross to reach the besieged port city of Mariupol in Ukraine was unsuccessful and…
Read MorePresident Orders Strategic Petroleum Reserve Release
Size of release intended to lower gas prices and stem inflation. President Biden is ordering the release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve of one million barrels per day…
Read MorePresident Biden Tells Ukraine President More Aid on its Way
The two heads of state had a 55-minute phone call on Wednesday. The U.S. will dispatch another $500 million in direct aid to Ukraine, the White House stated,…
Read MorePentagon Deploying Six “Growler” Aircraft to Germany
Aircraft specialize in electronic warfare missions. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby announced Monday that the Pentagon is deploying six U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft to Spangdahlem Air Base…
Read MoreU.S. and European Union Agree on Energy Deal
Europe reducing reliance on Russian energy. On Friday, the United States and the European Union announced a new partnership to reduce the continent’s reliance on Russian energy. Officials…
Read MorePresident Meets with Troops in Poland
“The rest of the world looks to us,” he tells them. On Friday, President Joe Biden visited with U.S. troops on his first stop in Poland. He commented…
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