Horrifying images from Ukraine spark renewed calls for war crime investigations

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“Ukrainian officials shared photos and videos of what they said showed dozens of bodies in civilian clothing in the streets of Bucha, northwest of...”

How do we know who is doing what in Ukraine?  Russians are quite capable of committing atrocities like we've seen.  But Ukrainians are just as capable of committing the same atrocities, too.  There aren't any 'good guys' in this war. Every aircraft, tank, missile launcher, and piece of...

Fear grows for migrants held in Ukraine's detention centre

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“An unconfirmed number of migrants appear to remain in the Zhuravychi detention centre near Lutsk city despite the war.”

These detention centers inside Ukraine were established at the behest of the European Union and are funded by the EU.  The article highlights the Zhuravychi Migrant Accommodation Center but, apparently, there are other EU funded detention centers inside Ukraine.

The US and its allies are weighing security guarantees for Ukraine, but they're unlikely to give Kyiv what it wants

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“We're not going to engage Russia in direct military confrontation”

If only Ukraine had nuclear weapons then Vladimir Putin might have thought twice about invading Ukraine.  Of course Ukraine did have nuclear weapons.  When the USSR dissolved Ukraine was the third largest nuclear power on the planet.  But Ukraine was convinced to give up its nuclear arsenal in...

Biden swipes at Trump for 'mismanagement' of the economy: 'We're reducing the Trump deficits'

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“Biden rarely names his Republican predecessor. But he criticized Trump for swelling the deficit with tax cuts that never paid for themselves.”

What the heck is Biden blowing smoke about now?  Biden has suddenly become a budget hawk?  Really? Let's face it, Biden's polling numbers are in the dumpster.  So, Biden needs to bring back Trump and stir the cesspool.

Ukraine says Donetsk 'anti-terror operation' under way

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“Authorities in Kiev announce the start of an "anti-terrorist operation" against pro-Russian separatists, as Moscow warns that Ukraine is on the...”

From the way-back-machine.  The article was published in April, 2014. Olexander Turchynov was the acting or interim Ukrainian President installed by the Ukrainian Parliament after removing the elected President Viktor Yanukovych.    (NOTE: Russia annexed Crimea in February, 2014, around the...

Biden on Russia's Putin: `This man cannot remain in power'

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“President Joe Biden on Saturday called for Russian leader Vladimir Putin's removal, saying, "For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power."”

Didn't Joe Biden say something similar about Bashir al-Assad?  The Obama administration blamed Russians, too.  At least Joe Biden drew his red line a safe distance from the fighting. Biden says "Your freedom is ours."  But clearly your war is not Biden's war.  Biden has been using Ukraine to...

Permafrost Thaw in Siberia Creates a Ticking 'Methane Bomb' of Greenhouse Gases, Scientists Warn

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“In 2020, temperatures in the region rose nearly 11 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, causing the limestone to release ancient methane deposits”

And then there is this.  The headline is little misleading because the increased methane emissions were coming from limestone outcrops and not from decaying organic material.

Biden and EU agree landmark gas deal to break Kremlin's hold

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“US increasing exports of seaborne liquefied natural gas to cut Europe's dependence on Russia and starve war machine”

Some sacrifices must be made.  Guess who will pay for it? Now if voters will only keep Democrats in charge then everyone will get government rebate checks to pay the higher gas prices.  Democrats will only need tax the rich in red states to pay for it.  (wink, wink)

Biden insists Russia sanctions never meant to deter Putin from invading Ukraine despite prior messaging

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“Sanctions never deter.”

If sanctions never deter, as Biden has clearly stated, then the relevant question becomes 'what are sanctions intended to do'?  Sanctions have become a weapon of choice for the United States.  The United States threatens just about everyone with sanctions.  So, what are sanctions intended to do?...

Russia states more limited war goal to 'liberate' Donbass

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“In a scaled-back formulation of its war goals, Russia said on Friday that the first phase of its military operation was mostly complete and it...”

Why is this suddenly a scaled back goal of the Russian invasion?  Vladimir Putin's entire justification for invading Ukraine centered on Russia's historical connections to the people of the Donbas region.  Russia recognized the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk...