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Putin Planned Before Invasion to Cut Off Ukraine’s Electricity During the Winter
Russia assumed that Ukraine’s population could be controlled by shutting off access to heat and water.
Can Russia and Ukraine Negotiate an End to War Amid New Wave of Strikes?
The war is now in its 11th month, and Russia unleashed a new bombardment this week of cities across Ukraine.
More Than 1,000 Faith Leaders in the US Call for a Christmas Truce in Ukraine
The letter preceded Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to D.C., where Joe Biden announced more military aid for Ukraine.
Chomsky: Advanced US Weaponry in Ukraine Is Sustaining Battlefield Stalemate
“Ukraine is already facing a major economic and humanitarian crisis,” Noam Chomsky says.
Washington Preps for Visit From Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy This Week
Zelenskyy said the purpose of his visit is to “strengthen resilience and defense capabilities” of his country.
Brittney Griner’s Supporters Secured Her Freedom
Journalist Dave Zirin says the sports world was slow to rally to Griner’s cause due to sexism, racism and homophobia.
Brittney Griner Is Freed in Prisoner Swap With Russia, White House Announces
Russia detained Griner for possession of 0.7 ounces of cannabis oil, sentencing her to nine years in prison.
Russia’s Uranium Sales Help Fund Ukraine War, Exiled Environmentalist Says
If the U.S. and Europe continue to pay Putin, that means more people will die in Ukraine, says Vladimir Slivyak.
Chomsky: Options for Diplomacy Decline as Russia’s War on Ukraine Escalates
There is still hope if the U.S. withdraws from its insistence on sustaining the war to weaken Russia and defeat Putin.
Ukraine War Is Driving “a Gold Rush to New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure”
The Ukraine war has also had direct effects on climate change that will continue even after the fighting ends.