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May 12 2022
News
Finland’s leaders urge applying for NATO membership ‘without delay.’
Finland’s prime minister and president announced their support on Thursday for the nation to apply to join NATO.
President Sauli Niinisto, who is mostly responsible for Finland’s foreign policy, has helped orchestrate Finland’s move away from a long history of military nonalignment, prompted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.
“Finland must apply for NATO membership
New York Times (News)Aug 19 2022
News
Ukraine's Crimean fightback having 'psychological impact' on Russia
Ukrainian strikes on Crimea are having major psychological and operational effects on Moscow's forces, Western officials have told journalists.
Explosions at the Saki airbase on 9 August and other assaults have put more than half of the Black Sea fleet's naval jets out of action, they said.
The fleet has a revered history, but it has suffered a series of humiliations since the
BBC NewsMar 14 2022
News
Politico: Congress, Not Biden, Is Leading on Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has helped turn the tables on how things usually operate in Washington, as Congress has repeatedly driven the White House beyond its stated policies with bipartisan demands for more assertive moves, Politico reported on Monday.
The first push by Congress, which typically takes a back seat on foreign policy matters, was its call for tougher sanctions,
Newsmax (News)Jun 14 2021
News
Ransomware attacks: How should the U.S. respond?
Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting companies’ computer systems, demanding money in exchange for returning access and data.
Last month, hackers breached Colonial Pipeline — which supplies 100 million gallons of fuel daily along a 5,500-mile pipeline — and gained access to its business networks. In response, Colonial shut down pipeline operations, which led to nearly a week of
Yahoo! The 360Mar 28 2022
News
Russia shifts focus to try to grind Ukraine’s army in east
With its aspirations for a quick victory dashed by a stiff Ukrainian resistance, Russia has increasingly focused on grinding down Ukraine’s military in the east in the hope of forcing Kyiv into surrendering part of the country’s territory to possibly end the war.
The bulk of the Ukrainian army is concentrated in eastern Ukraine, where it has been locked up in fighting with Moscow-backed
Associated PressJun 13 2013
News
Medical-Device Makers Urged to Bolster Cybersecurity
The FDA asked medical-device makers to fortify products against hackers and malware, citing a recent uptick in cybersecurity incidents affecting equipment such as patient monitors and imaging devices.
Wall Street Journal (News)Jun 12 2022
Data
Americans are divided over U.S. role globally and whether international engagement can solve problems
Americans are divided over the role the United States should play internationally, according to the results of two new Pew Research Center surveys. Around half of U.S. adults (51%) say the U.S. should pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems at home, while nearly as many (48%) say it’s best for the future of the country to be active in world affairs.
Views on
Pew Research CenterMar 10 2022
News
What Happens If Putin Nukes Ukraine?
Russia has repeatedly pointed to its nuclear arsenal while waging war on Ukraine, seemingly alluding that nukes could be on the table to counter what it perceives as “Western aggression.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s nuclear forces to be placed on a “special regime of combat duty” while speaking with top military officials Feb. 27, in response to Western economic
The Daily CallerSep 09 2022
Analysis
Queen Elizabeth's death: Reaction from world leaders
Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, died on Thursday aged 96.
Here is some reaction to her death:
U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES
"As the United Kingdom's longest-lived and longest-reigning Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II was widely admired for her grace, dignity, and dedication around the world. She
ReutersMar 25 2022
Opinion
Is Victory for Ukraine Worth Risking Nuclear War?
During the 70 years that the Soviet Union existed, Ukraine was an integral part of the nation.
Yet this geographic and political reality posed no threat to the United States. A Russia and a Ukraine, both inside the USSR, was an accepted reality that was seen as no threat for the seven decades that they were united.
Yet, today, because of a month-old war between Russia and Ukraine
Pat Buchanan