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Pedro Sánchez receives Edmundo González amid tensions between Spain and Venezuela
The meeting takes place in the midst of strong tensions between the Government of Spain and the regime of Nicolás Maduro after the arrival of González
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Ukrainian medieval armorer contributes to war effort
Ukraine’s blacksmiths are using their skills to contribute to its country’s defense against invading Russian forces. The Art of STEEL, a Ukrainian workshop that produces medieval arms and armor, posted a photo of steel spikes it had made to defend checkpoints to its Facebook page.
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U.S. intel: China still supports Russia but "unsettled" by Ukraine
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and CIA Director William Burns both said the partnership between the Kremlin and Chinese Communist Party is growing stronger in testimony before the House Intelligence Committee.
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Ukraine offers $1 million to Russian pilots who defect with warplanes
Ukrainian defense manufacturer offered bounties on stolen Russian military aircraft on Tuesday, along with citizenship to pilots who defect and deliver them to the Ukrainian army
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Ex-Israeli ambassador to U.S. warns of 'strategic nuclear' war erupting over Russia-Ukraine conflict
"You're one major incident away. And it's highly, highly, highly combustible," Michael Oren warns
Business
The crypto option: Russian workaround to mitigate Western sanctions, or digital mirage?
Individuals, and possibly small companies, could use Bitcoin or other commercial cryptocurrencies to get around sanctions, but it's very unlikely there would be enough scale to save the Russian economy
Politics
Intel community chief warns of 'serious cyber threat' from Russia beyond Ukraine invasion
"Moscow presents a serious cyber threat, a key space competitor and one of the most serious foreign influence threats to the United States," said Avril Haines
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Russia likely to ramp up Ukraine attacks despite military setbacks, U.S. intel officials tell Congress
Top U.S. intelligence officials see Putin as frustrated, angry but preparing to "double down"
Business
McDonald's closing all Russian locations, signaling rebirth of Cold War
McDonald’s announced Tuesday that it would temporarily close all 847 Russian locations under pressure from investors and consumers over the invasion of Ukraine. The chain said it would continue to pay the salaries of its 62,000 employees as it keeps an eye on when and how it would be able to reopen its restaurants.
Sports
Outrage over Russian gymnast who competed with warmongering symbol at the World Cup
The International Gymnastics Federation opened a case against Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who wore a symbol in favor of his country's invasion of Ukraine on his chest when he stood on the podium
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Ukrainian kickboxing champion killed during Russian bombardment of Chernobyl
Yevhen Zvonok, who was runner-up in the World Cup, died during the Russian shelling of Chernobyl
