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- Tucker Carlson: We're moving closer to war with Russia
Tucker Carlson discusses growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and reacts to the White House back-peddling Joe Biden's comments about the situation.
Tucker Carlson. Fox News. Sat, 22 Jan 2022 04:32:16 GMT. - Coons opposes sending US troops to Ukraine: 'We would simply be sacrificing them'
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said in an interview that he did not support deploying U.S. troops into Ukraine in the event that Russia invades the former Soviet nation, saying "we would simply be sacrificing ...
Caroline Vakil. The Hill. Sat, 22 Jan 2022 02:58:40 +0000. - Germany blocks Estonia's arms supplies to Ukraine - paper
According to Wall Street Journal, Berlin insists that the transfer of German-made weapons to Ukraine by third countries is possible only upon a special permission, which was not granted in this case
Tass. Sat, 22 Jan 2022 05:20:15 +0300. - Ukraine president predicts 'large-scale war' as US crunch talks with Russia produce NO breakthrough
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy believes Kharkiv, in eastern Ukraine is a 'feasible' target for Putin, predicting a 'large-scale war' if he attempts to occupy it.
Daily Mail. Sat, 22 Jan 2022 01:35:06 GMT. - Ukraine crisis: Long journey home to rebel-run Donetsk
One resident returns to their home city in rebel-held east Ukraine, as tensions with Russia rise.
BBC News. Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:56:49 GMT. - U.S. and Russia Take More Measured Stance in Ukraine Talks
The conciliatory tone and absence of ultimatums suggested that both sides were trying to keep tensions in check and give diplomacy time.
Michael Crowley and Anton Troianovski. New York Times. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:14:33 +0000. - Baltic States To Send Weapons To Ukraine In Face Of Possible Russian Invasion
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have announced they will provide anti-armor and antiaircraft missiles to Ukraine to help the country in the event of a possible Russian invasion.
Radio Liberty. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:25:26 +0000. - Biden tells reporters he won't take questions because they'll ask about Russia
President Biden on Friday told reporters he wouldn’t take their questions because they would only press him about Russian aggression in Ukraine. At a White House event to promote Intel Corp. ...
Jeff Mordock. Washington Times. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:22:25 -0500. - Ukraine tension: US and Russia hold 'frank' talks
Their top diplomats say they want to pursue dialogue as fears of Russian military action persist.
BBC News. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:28:00 GMT. - A War of Nerves: Germany Has Little Maneuvering Room in Ukraine Conflict
The U.S. wants to impose harsh sanctions on Russia invades Ukraine. ...
Spiegel Online. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:18:07 +0100. - Poll: Most voters support U.S. military defense of Taiwan, but not Ukraine
Most American voters across the political spectrum support U.S. military intervention to defend Taiwan against China, but not to defend Ukraine against Russia, according to a new poll released Friday. ...
Sean Salai. Washington Times. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:14:14 -0500. - Why Sending Ukraine Shoulder-Fired Missiles May End Badly
This week the U.K. flew out much needed light anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, while the U.S. gave the Baltic states the green light to supply man-portable U.S.-made anti-tank and anti-aircraft systems. ...
By David Hambling, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:00:25 -0500. - US, Russia try to avert devastating conflict as fears of Ukraine invasion rise
With an estimated 100,000 Russian troops massed near Ukraine, many fear Moscow is preparing an invasion although Russia denies that.
Ap. ABC News. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:55:13 +0000. - Expecting an Escalation in Russia-Ukraine Crisis? Play These ETFs
Talks about Russia-Ukraine tensions are back this year. These ETF areas could be gainful.
Sanghamitra Saha. Zacks. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:00:00 GMT. - NCI Agency and Ukraine sign MoA to renew technical partnership
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to deepen their partnership and collaborate on ...
Janes 360. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:20:12 Z. - Russia and Ukraine could be days away from war
The world's intelligence agencies are warning Russia is on the move. Tanks. Ships. Troops. And the opening moves may have already begun.Ukraine predicted a massive cyberattack would precede any invasion.That began this ...
New Zealand Herald. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:38:08 +1200. - VOA Interviews US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
VOA Eastern Europe Chief Myroslava Gongadze asked Sec. Blinken about the conflict along the Russia-Ukraine border and how the US may respond to a Russian incursion into Ukraine. ...
Voice of America. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:50:00 -0500. - How to stop Putin starting a new war against Ukraine
Smart diplomacy can still defuse this crisis but the US and its allies face a long, diplomatic struggle.
The Herald's View. Sydney Morning Herald. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:32:48 +1100. - VOA Asia - Djokovic deported from Australia
Double fault for Djokovic in Australia. U.N. emergency fund is deployed. A flurry of North Korea launches. Efforts to keep Russia out of Ukraine. Remembering a civil rights leader. Progress in space. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.
Voice of America. Sun, 16 Jan 2022 17:05:00 -0500. - Russia demands US, NATO response next week on Ukraine
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Facts About Eastern Europe
The Republic of Belarus' capital city is Minsk, and its national currency is the Belorusian Rouble. Belorusian and Russian are the primary languages used in Belarus, and in 2020, the population of Belarus was estimated at 9,449,323.
The Czech Republic's capital city is Prague, and its national currency is the Koruna. Czech is the nation's official language, and in 2020, the Czech Republic's estimated population was 10,708,981.
The Republic of Hungary's capital city is Budapest, and its currency is the Forint. Magyar is the primary language used by Hungarians, and in 2020, the nation's estimated population was 9,660,351.
The Republic of Moldova's capital city is Chisinau, and its currency is the Leu. Moldovan's official language is Moldovan, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 4,033,963.
The Republic of Poland's capital city is Warsaw, and its currency is the Zloty. The primary language used in Poland is Polish, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 37,846,611.
Romania's capital city is Bucharest, and its national currency is the Leu. Romania's official language is Romanian, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 19,237,691.
The Slovak Republic's capital city is Bratislava, and its currency is the Koruna. Slovakia's official language is Slovak, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 5,459,642.
Ukraine's capital city is Kiev, and its currency is the Hryvnia. Ukrainian and Russian are Ukraine's primary languages, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 43,733,762.