Trump says final Nippon Steel deal not yet approved, addresses Russia sanctions and foreign policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that the Nippon Steel acquisition is not finalized and requires his approval, while also commenting on sanctions legislation against Russia and the prospects…
Blinken: Russia Threatens Ukraine’s ‘Right to Exist’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the stakes are high for Ukraine as tension with Russia escalates, noting that the situation threatens its “right to exist.” “This is not only about a…
Ukraine Hit By Cyberattack, Russia Amasses More Troops As Biden-Putin Talks Stagnate
A cyberattack struck the Ukrainian government on Thursday, leaving a warning to “be afraid and expect the worst” on government websites, Reuters reported. The attack hit the foreign ministry, the cabinet of…
Kazakh Leader Calls Protests An ‘Attempted Coup,’ Russia Calls Them International Terrorism
The president of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, called the protests and violence that ignited in his country on Jan 2. an “attempted coup,” BBC News reported. Tokayev told members of an alliance between…
Biden Admin Recruited Russia Hawks To Prepare For Talks Over Ukraine
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan consulted with a group of Russia experts advocating for more military support for Ukraine before bilateral talks that began Monday, Axios reported. The experts, known for their…
European Natural Gas Prices Surge Higher As Russia Withholds More Supply
The price of natural gas skyrocketed more than 30% in Europe on Tuesday after Russia continued to withhold key supplies with winter weather approaching. While the price, measured by the Dutch natural…
Russia Again Rebukes Biden On Oil, Gas Production
A top Russian official said Wednesday that Russian and Middle Eastern energy producers will continue to disregard the Biden administration’s pleas for boosted output. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak explained that the…
‘They Are The True Conspiracy Theorists’: Cawthorn Slams Russia Rumors
Republican North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn criticized those promoting rumors surrounding how he met his spouse after a recent announcement that the pair would separate. “Left-wing losers still bitter over their debunked…
Erasing History: Russia Orders Closure Of Popular Group That Highlights Dangers Of Communism
Russia’s Supreme Court ordered Tuesday that human rights group Memorial International cease to operate in the country. The court issued an order to “liquidate” the organization over allegations that it failed to…
European Gas Prices Hit Record After Russia Cuts Supply
European natural gas prices hit an all-time high Tuesday after Russia suddenly reversed flows through a key pipeline transporting gas to Germany. The Dutch natural gas calendar, the benchmark European index, surged…
‘Stain On The Legacy’: Russia Vetoes UN Security Council Vote Naming Climate Change A Global Security Threat
Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council measure that would’ve labeled climate change a threat to security worldwide in a first for the international body. Russian U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia explained that…
Russia Makes List Of Demands For NATO Amid Threats Of Invading Ukraine
The Russian foreign ministry released a list of actions on Friday that it wants NATO to take amid the ongoing threat of an invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported. Russia demanded NATO rescind…
Top Military Adviser Reportedly Floats Arming Citizens If Russia Gets Too Close
A senior Ukrainian military adviser floated the idea of handing over the country’s own weapons to its citizens in the event of a Russian invasion, The New York Times reported. The official told…
Ukrainian President Accuses Russia Of Plotting A Coup To Oust Him
The president of Ukraine accused a group of Russians and Ukrainians on Friday of plotting a coup against him, The Washington Post reported. President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters that audio recordings obtained…
Russia, China Leaders Total No-Shows At UN Climate Conference
Elliot Dordick on November 1, 2021 The leaders of Russia and China plan to give the United Nations climate conference the cold shoulder despite being among the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases…
Biden Climate Pact Hobbles US Manufacturing And Agriculture But Gives China, India, Russia A Pass
Some of the world’s top emitters of methane haven’t signed a global effort to curb how much of the greenhouse gas is emitted by 2030. The three countries – China, Russia and…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Seize More than $6.5 Million in Fake Currency from Russia
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia seized more than $6.5 million in counterfeit U.S. currency on Tuesday that arrived in international air cargo from Russia. The currency was…
Russia Threatens Facebook With Massive Fine Unless It Removes Banned Content
Russian authorities Thursday threatened to fine Facebook unless the tech giant removes content deemed illegal by the Russian government, signaling Moscow’s commitment to further crack down on social media. Roskomnadzor, Russia’s technology…
Russia threatens You Tube ban after company deletes RT news channels
Russia said it was developing plans to ban YouTube after its state-backed broadcaster RT had its German-language channels removed for COVID-19 misinformation. YouTube banned two of RT’s German-language channels on Tuesday, saying…
Dog grabs reporter’s microphone during live broadcast segment
A dog wanted nothing to do with this reporter’s afternoon report and most likely felt she was fake news. So he sprung into action, taking matters into his own hands to crush…
Pentagon Working Overtime to Fight COVID-19 Propaganda From Russia and China
Under the rubric of “not wasting a good crisis,” Russia, China and others are using the coronavirus pandemic to spread disinformation to further their goals, Pentagon officials said. The Defense Department is…