Ukraine: Nick Robinson on how Germany is reversing decades of closer ties with Russia

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Just over three decades ago I stood on top of the Berlin Wall which – for almost three decades before – had torn friends and families apart, split a country and set the division of Europe in concrete. I watched … Read More

20,000 open their doors to Ukrainians within hours of sponsor scheme launch

MORE than 20,000 people and groups have offered to sponsor Ukrainians fleeing the war since a new scheme launched just two hours ago. The Homes for Ukraine scheme, which will see members of the public and communities offer a safe … Read More

Boris Johnson to appeal to Saudi Arabia to increase oil production

Possible Middle East visit by UK prime minister to discuss energy market volatility comes in wake of mass execution. Boris Johnson, UK prime minister, is facing a daunting diplomatic mission this week to persuade a reluctant Saudi Arabia to pump … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 11 March 2022

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Greetings from Tyler, The war drums are being pounded in the mainstream media.  We see blown up buildings and stately old construction turned into rubble.  People are crossing rushing water on wooden planks, some of them carrying babies.  Pundits populate … Read More

More Russians, Ukrainians seek asylum at U.S.-Mexico border

(Reuters) – A growing number of Russians and Ukrainians are traveling to Mexico, buying throwaway cars and driving across the border into the United States to seek asylum, a trend that could accelerate as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced … Read More

Biden’s Cynical Attempt to Blame Putin for Inflation

posted in: News, United States

Don’t fall for it. Inflation hit a 40-year high in February, with the Consumer Price Index rising nearly 8 percent over last year. The White House reacted by pointing out that “Americans’ budgets are being stretched by price increases and … Read More

World Bank, IMF racing to get aid to Ukraine in coming weeks, months

WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Tuesday said they were racing to provide billions of dollars of additional funding to Ukraine in coming weeks and months, adding the war there is creating “significant … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 4 March 2022

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Greetings from Tyler,         Nobody dared ask the question on everyone’s lips.  Both Anthony Blinken and John Kirby held press conferences this week where they took questions.  They didn’t have to answer this one.  How come all the devastating sanctions … Read More

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