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Russia Says It Will Scale Back Attacks Near Kyiv As Talks Continue

Russian officials say they will scale back attacks near the Ukrainian capitol "to increase mutual trust" as the nations try to hammer out a cease-fire agreement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
Russia announced today that, in any effort to “increase mutual trust,” it will scale back attacks near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as a possible cease-fire agreement between the two nations to end the five week war came into view at the latest round of talks. Continue reading “Russia Says It Will Scale Back Attacks Near Kyiv As Talks Continue”

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Schwarzenegger To Russians: There Are Things Going On Being Kept From You

Arnold Schwarzenegger to Russians - "There are things that are going on in the world that are being kept from you"
Arnold Schwarzenegger (screen capture)
In a remarkable video posted across his social media on Thursday, Arnold Schwarzenegger sends a message to the people of Russia and Russian soldiers debunking widespread disinformation in their country regarding the war on Ukraine. Continue reading “Schwarzenegger To Russians: There Are Things Going On Being Kept From You”

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Tucker Carlson Broadcasts Deemed “Essential” By Kremlin

A leaked memo shows the Kremlin reportedly ordered Russian media to highlight Fox News host Tucker Carlson's on-air rants about U.S. government.
Fox News Channel’s Tucker Carlson (screen capture)
A memo from the Kremlin leaked to Mother Jones instructed state-controlled Russian media to highlight broadcasts by Fox News personality Tucker Carlson “as much as possible” in light of his frequent criticisms of the U.S. in his coverage of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading “Tucker Carlson Broadcasts Deemed “Essential” By Kremlin”

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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Held In Russia On Alleged ‘Drug Charges’

Brittney Griner held in Russia on alleged drug charges
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner (photo: Lorie Shaull – CC License)
Phoenix Mercury center and 7-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has reportedly been held in Russia accused of ‘drug charges’ for weeks. Continue reading “WNBA Star Brittney Griner Held In Russia On Alleged ‘Drug Charges’”

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News Round-Up: February 27, 2022

Out actor Ariana DeBose won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her star turn as "Anita" in West Side Story
Ariana DeBose as ‘Anita’ in West Side Story
Some news items you might have missed: • SAG Awards: Out actress Ariana DeBose was honored tonight with the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her acclaimed turn as “Anita” in the Steven Spielberg reboot of West Side Story. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 27, 2022”

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Biden Orders $350 Million In Military Aid To Be Released To Ukraine

President Joe Biden has ordered $350 million in military aid released to Ukraine as Russia's invasion of the eastern European country continues
President Joe Biden (photo: White House/Public Domain)
President Biden has instructed Secretary of State Antony Blinken to release an additional $350 million for military aid for Ukraine as the invasion by Russia continues. Continue reading “Biden Orders $350 Million In Military Aid To Be Released To Ukraine”