Ukraine

Russia Launched Satan 2 Nuclear Missile

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Russia has test-launched ‘Satan 2’ Sarmat missile, Putin says – The Washington Post In yet another tone-deaf move out of Putin’s Russia, they have elected to test-launch a new generation nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile which Putin leveraged as a threat toward NATO nations. Putin is feeling ‘hurt’ by all the “aggressive rhetoric” toward Russia; he believes his new missile test will protect him from this.  However, suppose Putin does not withdraw from Ukraine. In that …

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US Warns China to Not Help Russia Skirt Sanctions

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(InformingNews.com) – When Russia escalated its military action against Ukraine, the United States and other countries issued sanctions. These punishments included steps to restrict access to technology. But China has been friendly with the Kremlin, leading officials to worry that Chinese companies may help out Russia. On March 8, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warned China not to attempt circumventing the sanctions on Russia. She told leaders in the communist country not to send supplies, …

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American Couple Flees Ukraine With 2-Day-Old Baby

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(InformingNews.com) – Jessie and Jacob Boeckmann wanted another child, and their journey took them to Ukraine. Little did they know that returning home with their new daughter would be a harrowing experience. Now, they’re sharing their story. The Boeckmanns hired a Ukrainian surrogate, who had carried their previous child. When the due date approached, the couple left their home in California to be present for the birth. What should have been a joyous occasion quickly …

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Apple to Block Sale of Products in Russia

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(InformingNews.com) – Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine have led to many sanctions by governments around the globe. Private companies are also starting to take a stand against the Kremlin in hopes of swaying leaders against pursuing further conflict. On March 1, Apple revealed it would stop selling its products in Russia. At the same time, the company cut access to RT News and Sputnik News in its app store. #Apple announced Tuesday that it will …

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Russian Aggression in Ukraine Drives Allies Away

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(InformingNews.com) – A flood of sanctions by NATO allies met Russia’s aggressive actions toward Ukraine. But countries that were friendly with the Kremlin are backing away as well. Hungary and the Czech Republic have both now publicly condemned Putin’s actions. Up until the bombing began on February 24, the countries were two of the loudest voices backing Russia. But now, Czech President Milos Zeman and the prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, spoke out about …

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With Allies Like China, Will Sanctions Stop Russia?

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(InformingNews.com) – As soon as Russia began putting troops on the border with Ukraine, world leaders started talking about sanctions. President Joe Biden has continuously spoken about levying them against the Kremlin if Putin’s forces crossed the border. When the Russian military moved into two areas of Ukraine, Biden put his foot down and issued the sanctions. But will they have a real impact? On February 22, President Biden imposed restrictions on Russian financial institutions …

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Energy Deal Reversal as Europe Unites

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(InformingNews.com) – After Russia moved into parts of Ukraine, leaders worldwide began introducing sanctions and other punishments levied at the country. The attack is monetary, seeking to strike the Kremlin’s economy. Germany’s approach was to hit the country where it really hurts: in the pipeline. On February 22, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the country would hold off on certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. He didn’t go as far as to cancel the …

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Deployment Approved for Thousands of Troops to Eastern Europe

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(InformingNews.com) – The Pentagon announced on February 2 that President Joe Biden approved sending military troops to Eastern Europe. Troops will number in the thousands and deploy over the coming days. The move is a response to the ongoing situation directly involving the U.S., NATO, Russia and Ukraine. Tensions have been mounting in Eastern Europe. The U.S. and NATO accuse Russia of planning an invasion into Ukraine; Russia denies the claim and has called for …

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Mysterious Group Hacks Belarusian Railroads

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(InformingNews.com) – There is a tense situation on the Ukraine border. Despite warnings from the United States and NATO, the Kremlin continues to send troops to the area. The Russian government says it has no intentions of invading. But a mysterious hacker group has doubts, and has taken steps to slow any potential invasion. A Railway Hack Cyber-Partisans, a pro-democracy hacker group, claimed on January 24 that it infiltrated the Belarusian rail network. The attack …

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Schiff Warns Russian Invasion of Ukraine is “Very Likely”

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(InformingNews.com) – President Joe Biden has warned Russia about potential sanctions for its actions against Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has stated any such move would ruin US/Russian relations. The tension in the region and between the two countries is at an all-time high, and one legislator is cautioning that issues are about to take a more serious step. Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) said on January 2 during an interview on CBS’s “Face the Nation” that …

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