Politics
Putin's Chechen strongman executed 3 Russian soldiers who did not want to fight
Ukrainian intelligence found the soldiers “were ready to surrender their weapons and go home,” but fighters under Kodyrav killed three of them
Politics
Russian victory in looming battle for Donbas 'not inevitable,' defense officials say
"There's a real possibility that this could go on for a while because both sides can be fairly dug in here, and to be dug in fairly well," according to a senior defense official
Business
These American companies are refusing to cut ties with Russia
“They are funding the Russian war machine, and they are undermining the whole idea of the sanctions"
Politics
EU backs Ukraine for membership
The European Union recommended that Ukraine and Moldova become candidates to join, a significant geopolitical shift as Russia’s invasion presses on
Trending
Russian nuclear bomber spotted flying near Ukraine border
The Tupalev TU-160 “Blackjack” heavy strategic bomber was seen in the skies over Kaluga, a city in western Russia
Politics
Nikki Haley crushes Drudge poll as victor of Republican debate, leads Ramaswamy by 21 points
Her numbers led Vivek Ramaswamy by 21 points who received 24% and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis by 28 points who received 16 points. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie received 12% and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott received 3%.
Politics
Germany says its finally ready to send heavy weapons to Ukraine
"There are no taboos for us with regard to armored vehicles and other weaponry that Ukraine needs," Germany's foreign minister said on Thursday
Opinion & Reviews
Putin's dilemma: How to admit defeat?
Putin ultimately underestimated Ukraine’s heroic desire to be an independent European democracy and overestimated the military might of his armed forces
Politics
Biden, Putin speak on phone amid increased tensions over Ukraine, NATO
The phone call was the second in three weeks between the two leaders
Human Rights
UN votes to remove Russia from human rights council
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba took to Twitter to thank the nations who voted in favor of expelling Russia, noting that “war criminals have no place in UN bodies aimed at protecting human rights"