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Dec 08 2022
Headline Roundup
Was the Griner Trade a Diplomatic Victory or a Concession to Russia?
WNBA Star Brittney Griner, held in Russian custody since February, is free following a prisoner exchange with the United States. The trade for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout is receiving split coverage, with outlets disagreeing on whether it was a diplomatic victory or a concession to Russia.
For Context: Griner was taken into custody in February at a Russian airport after police said
Washington Examiner NBC News (Online) The HillMar 30 2022
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US Doubts Russia's Pledge to Scale Back Assault on Kyiv as Strikes Continue
As Russia missile strikes reportedly continue near Kyiv, U.S. officials are skeptical of Russia's promise to scale back military operations near the Ukrainian capital.
At peace talks on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought security guarantees and pledged neutrality in an effort to end Russia's invasion. Russia has labeled the first stage of its operation complete,
The Epoch Times Associated Press CNN (Online News)Jun 26 2023
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Biden: Outcome of Wagner Mutiny 'Remains to be Seen'
Addressing reporters Monday, President Joe Biden emphasized that NATO played no part in the short-lived mutiny by Wagner mercenaries in Russia that took place this past weekend.
Key Quotes: “We had to make sure we gave Putin no excuse ― let me emphasize, we gave Putin no excuse ― to blame this on the West, to blame this on NATO,” Biden told reporters. “We made clear that we were not
HuffPost Fox News (Online News) The HillFeb 03 2023
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Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Hovering Over Northern US
The U.S. military has reportedly been monitoring a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon over the northern U.S. for several days.
The Details: U.S. defense leaders have discussed shooting the high-altitude balloon out of the sky, but Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reportedly advised against that to protect people on the ground. The balloon was spotted over Montana on Wednesday, and
NBC News (Online) Wall Street Journal (News) The Daily CallerJan 25 2023
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Why Were Germany and the US Reluctant to Send Tanks to Ukraine?
The U.S. and Germany formally approved sending M1 Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine after weeks of debate and international pressure. But why were they reluctant in the first place?
For Context: Ukraine has requested modern battle tanks like the Leopard 2 since shortly after the war began, and an expected spring offensive by Russian troops has made those calls increasingly urgent.
National Review (News) Deutsche Welle Time MagazineJun 30 2022
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Russian Forces Withdraw From Strategic Snake Island, Ukraine Says
Russian forces retreated from Zmiinyi (Snake) Island in the Black Sea — which sits on a key shipping lane — after repeated attacks by Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said.
Snake Island was captured by Russian forces in late February; it gained international fame when Ukrainian troops stationed there refused to surrender, saying, “Russian warship, go f--- yourself!” The island sits about
Fox News (Online News) NPR (Online News) The Kyiv IndependentJul 10 2023
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Is The US Giving Ukraine Cluster Bombs a Step Too Far?
Last week, President Biden faced criticism after announcing the United States would supply cluster bombs to the Ukrainian military.
What are Cluster Bombs? An article in BBC News (Center bias) described cluster bombs as a “method of dispersing large numbers of tiny bomblets from a rocket, missile or artillery shell that scatters them in mid-flight over a wide area.” When the small
Wall Street Journal (Opinion) BBC News New York Times (Opinion)Oct 09 2022
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Biden’s “Armageddon” Comment: Reckless Escalation or Fair Warning?
On Friday, President Biden spoke candidly about the threat of Moscow deploying nuclear weapons in their faltering invasion of Ukraine, stating that the danger presently seen was last felt during the Cuban missile crisis under President Kennedy in the 1960s. The weighty statements sparked sharp reactions from politicians and national figures, with some deeming the words dangerous escalation and
Associated Press Fox News (Online News) The HillOct 01 2022
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Ukraine Retakes Key Town in Annexed Donetsk Region
One day after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a series of treaties annexing four Ukrainian regions, Ukrainian troops encircled Lyman, a strategically important town for the Russian invaders in the Donetsk region, one of the four regions Russia annexed. Moscow ordered a withdrawal of the thousands of troops in the town, marking another defeat in the month-long Ukrainian counteroffensive
BBC News Fox News (Online News) Associated PressAug 28 2022
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United States Set to Appoint First Arctic Ambassador
President Biden plans to appoint an ambassador for the Arctic region, according to a press statement from the Department of State. The new position is being created to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change and glacial melting. The warming of the region is expected to make the arctic more accessible to energy exploration, but thawing ice will also open sea lanes and
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