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Bush Accidentally Condemns “Brutal Invasion of Iraq” When Talking About Ukraine
After his gaffe, Bush joked about his invasion of Iraq, which resulted in more than 1 million Iraqi deaths.
Kremlin Spokesman Says Russia Now Considers US, European Allies “Hostile States”
The remarks come amid mounting fears that the West’s response to Russia’s invasion could spiral into direct conflict.
Zelenskyy Calls for Direct Talks With Putin as Russia Pulls Back From Kharkiv
The Ukrainian president's comments came as negotiations remained at a standstill and as weapons continue to pour in.
The Biden Administration’s Aid Package Will Fuel War Profiteers
Military escalation serves the war profiteers, not the people of Ukraine.
Antiwar Groups Protest Defense Industry Profiteering in Ukraine
A U.S. pivot to pursuing a diplomatic resolution in Ukraine might help avoid a prolonged and grueling war of attrition.
Chomsky: US Is Prioritizing Its Jockeying With Russia, Not Ukrainians’ Lives
The U.S. appears dedicated to the grotesque experiment of seeing if Putin will destroy Ukraine or slink away in defeat.
Russian and US Escalations Raise Risk of Direct Military Clash in Ukraine
Supporting people in Ukraine means bolstering negotiations, not sending more weapons, Medea Benjamin says.
GOP Lawmaker Introduces AUMF to Facilitate US Intervention in Ukraine
Rep. Adam Kinzinger has introduced a measure that would give congressional authorization for Biden to intervene.
Calls Grow for Biden to Gain WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Release From Russia
The Biden admin participated in a prisoner swap with Russia this week, but the basketball player's fate is unclear.
Noam Chomsky: Propaganda Wars Are Raging as Russia’s War on Ukraine Expands
To analyze Russia’s war on Ukraine, we need to discuss the propaganda wars being waged by Russia, Ukraine and the U.S.