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Putin Puts Russian Nuclear Forces on High Alert as Resistance to Invasion Grows
Meanwhile, Belarus appears poised to send in troops.
“Low-Yield” Nuclear Weapons Could Pose Greater Threat of Nuclear War
Investment in low-yield nuclear weapons is a terrifying shift toward making actual use of the weapons more imaginable.
Russian Climate Delegate Apologizes for Assault on Ukraine
“All of those who know what is happening fail to find any justification for this attack against Ukraine.”
Mainstream Media Denounce Civilian Killings — Unless the US Is Perpetrating Them
Imperialist war should be condemned no matter who is waging it.
Lobbying Firms Sever Partnerships on Russian Pipeline After Raking in Millions
Lobbyists are now distancing themselves from companies partnering on the Russian state-owned Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Ukraine Agrees to Meet for Negotiations With Russia at Belarus Border
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to hold discussions with Moscow “without preconditions.”
Russian Labor Confederation: Workers “on Both Sides” Will Suffer Most From War
The two-million member confederation called for a “cessation of military action” and “renewal of peaceful dialogue.”
Hundreds of Antiwar Protesters Have Been Arrested Across Russia
Russian police also have detained journalists covering the demonstrations against the invasion of Ukraine.
Big Oil and Conservatives Are Using Russia’s Conflict to Call for More Drilling
It took big oil cronies less than 24 hours after Russia invaded Ukraine to call for more drilling.
Ukrainian Peace Activist: My Country Has Become a Battlefield for Major Powers
The activist, Nina Potarska, is pushing back against war and against NATO membership for Ukraine.