Support Grows to Have Russia Pay for Ukraine’s Rebuilding

nytimes.com A house destroyed by a Russian missile in Hlevakha, Ukraine, in January. Western banks have frozen about $300 billion in Russian central bank assets. Although U.S. officials…

Mystery Object Found Near Nord Stream Pipelines Could Point To Culprit

zerohedge.com Mystery Object Found Near Nord Stream Pipelines Could Point To Culprit Russia says it is supporting efforts to recover forensic evidence from the underwater site of the Nord…

Blinken Tells Congress Ukraine Won't Regain All Territories By Military Means

zerohedge.com Blinken Tells Congress Ukraine Won't Regain All Territories By Military Means US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has given rare words of advice to Ukraine while letting…

Watch live: President Biden addresses the Canadian Parliament

cnbc.com President Joe Biden will address Canada's Parliament on Friday afternoon as he looks to strengthen bonds between the two countries amid several international threats.…

Tetris Review: The '80s Classic Contains A Thrilling Backstory

looper.com Learn More • A fun popcorn thriller, that gives this oddball story the larger-than-life biopic treatment it deserves • Sometimes a little bit too over the top for its own…

Front-line Ukrainian soldiers say it seems like Russia has 'unlimited' artillery shells to throw at them while they're worried about running out

businessinsider.com Ukrainian servicemen fire with a D-30 howitzer at Russian positions near Bakhmut, eastern Ukraine, on March 21, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. SERGEY…

Putin ally reiterates red line for possible nuclear response in Ukraine war

newsweek.com Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, warned that Moscow would not rule out using nuclear weapons in Ukraine if the Eastern European country…

Russians reluctantly embrace Chinese cars after Western brands depart

reuters.com [1/4] Haval cars produced by Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors are on display for sale at a dealership in Artyom near Vladivostok, Russia, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Tatiana…

Russia's elite knows "something is wrong" with Putin, ex-diplomat says

newsweek.com A former Russian diplomat who resigned in protest of Moscow's war in Ukraine has said that the elite around President Vladimir Putin are broadly unsettled by his latest…

Oil Updates

arabnews.com LONDON: Oil prices fell sharply on Friday amid declining European banking shares and after US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said refilling the country’s Strategic…

India complains that Russia isn't delivering weapons it owes because it's throwing everything at Ukraine

businessinsider.com Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) seen during their meeting in Xiamen, China, September,4,2017. Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images…

Oil falls as U.S. holds off refilling strategic reserve

cnbc.com Some pumpjacks operate while others stand idle in the Belridge oil field near McKittrick, California. Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on the prospect that a stalled…

Russia's security chief blasts West, dangles nuclear threats

go.com MOSCOW -- A top Russian security official warned Thursday about the rising threat of a nuclear war and blasted a German minister for threatening Russian President Vladimir…

Ukraine flag raised in Crimea as resistance grows to Russian rule

newsweek.com A Ukrainian flag was raised on a communications tower in Crimea this week, according to an official. He said resistance to Russian rule is growing in the Black Sea peninsula…

Oil slides as U.S. holds off refilling strategic reserve

theglobeandmail.com Oil prices fell sharply on Friday amid declining European banking shares and after U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said refilling the country’s Strategic Petroleum…

How Russian Airlines Have Been Able To Skirt Sanctions And Keep Flying

forbes.com Russian carriers have been able to scrounge enough spare parts to maintain robust domestic service across their vast country. ince the start of Russia’s war with Ukraine, GA…

Prigozhin makes Bakhmut plea amid fears of Ukrainian counteroffensive

newsweek.com Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner Group, a paramilitary outfit involved in the fighting in the city of Bakhmut, eastern Ukraine, appears to be toning down his attacks…

Deutsche Bank shares slide 9% after sudden spike in the cost of insuring against its default

cnbc.com A logo stands on display above the headquarters of Deutsche Bank AG at the Aurora Business Park in Moscow, Russia. Deutsche Bank shares fell by more than 9% in early trade…

Ukraine president visits front-line areas as new phase nears

go.com KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine's president on Thursday made his third visit in two days to areas that have felt the brunt of Russia’s war, with a trip to the southern Kherson…

Russia blew it

newsweek.com The strategic significance of Bakhmut may be questioned but Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky's visit to the front line there on Wednesday showed how much the Donetsk…

Oil falls as US holds off refilling strategic reserve

reuters.com Oil prices extended losses on Friday on worries about a potential oversupply after U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said refilling the country's Strategic Petroleum…

President seals Finland's NATO bid by signing required laws

go.com HELSINKI -- The Finnish president on Thursday formally sealed the Nordic country’s historic bid to join NATO by signing into law the required national legal amendments…

US Offers Slovakia Helicopters For Sending MiG-29s To Ukraine

zerohedge.com US Offers Slovakia Helicopters For Sending MiG-29s To Ukraine Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, The US has offered Slovakia attack helicopters and Hellfire missiles…

The Road To A More Global Yuan Runs Through Moscow

zerohedge.com The Road To A More Global Yuan Runs Through Moscow By George Lei, Bloomberg Markets Live reporter and analyst Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his Russian visit on…

As Zelensky Visits Kherson, World Bank Says Ukraine Needs $411 Billion to Rebuild

nytimes.com A photograph released by the Ukrainian president’s office on Thursday showed Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to the Kherson region. He said he saw evidence of rebuilding…

The Rubicon Crossed: The Energy World Turned Upside Down After The Ukraine War

forbes.com The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant on 17th March against Vladimir Putin, leader of the world’s largest energy exporter (Russia), accusing him of…

Ukraine mocks Russian soldiers on training with Steven Seagal

newsweek.com Ukraine is mocking Russia over reports that Steven Seagal's new Moscow martial arts center will train Russian military recruits in aikido. The U.S.-born actor, who has a…

Escobar: In Moscow, Xi And Putin Bury Pax Americana

zerohedge.com Escobar: In Moscow, Xi And Putin Bury Pax Americana Authored by Pepe Escobar via The Cradle, In Moscow this week, the Chinese and Russian leaders revealed their joint…

Russia tightens persecution of a crucial human-rights group

economist.com T at seven o’clock on the morning of March 21st. Armed police brigades of a dozen men each descended on twelve Moscow addresses and turned them upside-down. Where they found…

Russian lawmaker calls for wiping U.K. off the face of the earth

newsweek.com Andrey Gurulyov, Russian State Duma deputy, recently called for wiping the United Kingdom off the face of the earth, arguing that Britain is the "main instigator" in the…

Finnish president signs required laws to let country enter NATO

pbs.org The Finnish president on Thursday formally sealed the Nordic country’s historic bid to join NATO by signing into law the required national legal amendments needed for…

Ukraine's getting depleted-uranium tank rounds that can punch holes in Russian armor, and Moscow's not happy about it

businessinsider.com The Utah Air National Guard Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron was tasked to execute an Emergency detonation of several depleted uranium rounds that had been compromised…

Haiti, China and NORAD on the agenda as Biden heads to Canada

nbcnews.com OTTAWA, Ontario — Joe Biden arrives in Canada this week for his first presidential visit here, as the two countries look to demonstrate unity and resolve in the face of…

EU leaders approve fast-track plan to send Ukraine artillery ammunition

pbs.org European Union leaders endorsed a plan Thursday for sending Ukraine 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition within the next 12 months to help the country counter Russia’s…

Resumption Of New START Unlikely Due To 'Hostile' US As "Fewer & Fewer Steps" Toward Nuclear Collision Remain: Kremlin

zerohedge.com Resumption Of New START Unlikely Due To 'Hostile' US As "Fewer & Fewer Steps" Toward Nuclear Collision Remain: Kremlin Moscow this week warned that there remain "fewer and…

NATO ally Hungary throws Putin a lifeline, saying it won't arrest him despite ICC warrant tied to Ukraine war

businessinsider.com Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September,18, 2018. Mikhail…

Zelenskyy visits front-line as Ukraine gears up for counteroffensive

pbs.org Ukraine’s president on Thursday made his third visit in two days to areas that have felt the brunt of Russia’s war, with a trip to the southern Kherson region that was…

DeSantis struggles to make up his mind about Putin, war in Ukraine

msnbc.com As the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential field takes shape, it’d be a mistake to think each of the candidates are in lock step on every issue. One leading contender, for…

‘1 Million Percent Russian’: Pro-Putin Actor Steven Seagal Promotes Hand-To-Hand Combat For Military Recruits

mediaite.com U.S.-born actor Steven Seagal is making no secret of which side he’s on in the Russia-Ukraine War as he promotes the teaching of hand-to-hand combat for new military…

EU leaders endorse joint ammo purchases for Ukraine

go.com BRUSSELS -- European Union leaders endorsed a plan Thursday for sending Ukraine 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition within the next 12 months to help the country…

Ukraine says it repelled assault by "cannon fodder" Wagner Group soldiers

newsweek.com Ukraine's armed forces have released a video that they say shows their troops resisting attacks from the Moscow-backed Wagner Group of mercenaries in Bakhmut. The State…

What is the uranium-based ammunition the UK is sending to Ukraine?

pbs.org Russia threatened to escalate attacks in Ukraine after the British government announced it would provide to Ukraine a type of munition that Moscow falsely claims has nuclear…

Why MiG fighter jets are not the answer to Ukraine's problems

newsweek.com The first NATO delivery of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine has been completed. • The jets, while boosting Ukraine's air force numbers and replacing its losses, will not make…

Biden's Canada agenda stocked from Ukraine to climate change

marketbeat.com President Joe Biden arrives in Canada on Thursday with a focus on several of the world's largest challenges: the war in Ukraine, climate change, trade, mass migration and an…

China's liaisons with Russia are fueling an awkward split among European leaders

cnbc.com BRUSSELS — China's relationship with Russia is causing unease and division in the European Union, with some in the bloc arguing that it's time to rethink their ties to…

Yuan Strengthens Versus USD, Tencent Soars On Earnings

forbes.com Asian equities were mostly higher overnight as the Yuan and the Asia Dollar Index both gained significantly versus the US dollar. Xi Jinping returned to Beijing from Russia…

Hungary in talks with France over Russian-led nuclear plant expansion

ft.com Shift to French technology would mark significant change of tack in Viktor Orbán’s pro-Moscow stance

The Aspiring Cult Leader’s Missing Art and the Nephew Obsessed With His Legacy

nytimes.com Bradford Boobis, top, in his late 20s, at a family wedding. He would go on to become a notable, though not famous, painter — and, later, attempted to found a cult. Credit...…

Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections Affect Energy Flows From Eurasia

forbes.com On March 19th, 2023, Kazakhstan held competitive elections for its lower house – the Mazhilis – to decide the political direction of the young democracy established after…

Did Vladimir Putin once praise Hague court that now seeks to arrest him?

newsweek.com The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for the Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to send shockwaves around the world, with multiple signatory nations…

Kazakhstan to step up monitoring of goods re-exported to Russia

ft.com Goods crossing the border surged last year as sanctions stymied Moscow’s access to western markets