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Chomsky: US Is Playing With the Future of Civilization in Order to Weaken Russia
Policymakers are not concerned with security for the vast majority of the world's population, says Noam Chomsky.
Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Russia’s Bombing of Kharkiv, Report Says
Amnesty International says more than 600 civilians have been killed in Kharkiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
Climate Change Was Already Causing Hunger to Spike. Then Russia Invaded Ukraine.
A climate expert with the World Food Program says hunger is rising faster than at any other time in the 21st century.
Sexual Violence by Russian Troops in Ukraine “Chronically Underreported”
UN and Amnesty International representatives are calling on the international community to hold all parties accountable.
Defense Contractors Are Using Tax Dollars to Profit Off War in Ukraine
More than half of the income taxes remitted to the U.S government are spent on Pentagon accounts.
Corporate Media Are Leaving Pro-Negotiation Voices Out of Ukraine-Russia Reports
“The longer this war goes on, the much more difficult it is to end it,” says Katrina vanden Heuvel.
Biden Vows US Would Defend Taiwan, Contradicting Longstanding US Policy
Official U.S.-China policy on Taiwan, which prioritizes peaceful unification, has been subtly weakened by both sides.
Talks to End War in Ukraine Are Collapsing as US Seeks Regime Change in Moscow
Both sides seem to be fixated on gaining military and territorial victories over diplomacy.
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.