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Taiwan says it’s studying Ukraine, discussing war tactics with US
Taiwan Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng announced the country is studying the tactics Ukraine has used in its fight against Russia’s invasion. Chiu said the defense ministry has set up a working group that includes academics from the National Defense University. The group is following topics such as Russia’s poor military performance and Ukraine’s resistance. Chiu… -
US, UK suggest Putin not on same page with advisers, troops in Ukraine
Officials in the United States and the United Kingdom have spent the past two days reporting signs of Russian President Vladimir Putin not being on the same page with his advisers or his troops regarding the country’s invasion of Ukraine. On Thursday, a U.K. intelligence chief said “we’ve seen Russian soldiers, short of weapons and… -
Suspect in Whitmer kidnapping plot testifies after prosecution rests
After several defense witnesses refused to testify in the trial of four men accused in a kidnapping plot involving Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), one suspect did take the stand. When asked repeatedly Thursday if he agreed to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, Daniel Harris told jurors “absolutely not.” Harris said he joined the “Wolverine Watchmen” militia so… -
Polish orphanage cares for disabled Ukrainian children
KAWĘCZYNEK, Poland — Nearly 2 million refugees have fled to Poland following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Polish civil society has quickly responded, with Poles of all ages and professions providing help and safety to those seeking shelter. An orphanage in Kaweczynek, Poland is caring for 24 children from Lutsk, Ukraine. Many of the children, aged 10-15,… -
Ukrainian to Putin: “Die…as quickly as possible.”
LVIV, Ukraine — Thousands of people have arrived in Lviv on a daily basis since the Russian invasion of the country began, though the city is not their final destination. With few possessions, many make plans to continue on to the Polish border. The number of people fleeing Ukraine since Russia invaded on Feb. 24 has… -
Volunteers transform Polish high school into Ukrainian refugee shelter
ZAMOSC, Poland — A high school in Poland has been allowing volunteers to run a shelter for fleeing Ukrainians. The school has been functioning as a temporary safe haven for up to 2,000 people per day. Some refugees have arrived just for a nap or a meal, stopping for no more than two days before… -
Refugees shelter from bombs as Ukrainian Railways continues service
LVIV, Ukraine — Over 200,000 civilians have arrived in Lviv after being displaced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Three weeks into the conflict, Russia has targeted areas near Ukraine’s western border with Poland. Despite the Russian onslaught, Ukrainian Railways continues to operate across the vast majority of its expansive network. Many refugees are traveling on… -
Ukrainian refugees flock to Lviv railway station
LVIV, Ukraine — Since Russia invaded Ukraine, hundreds of people have been traveling every day to the Ukrainian city of Lviv, hoping to escape. The Lviv railway station has now become a hub for receiving both the numerous refugees trying to flee and the humanitarian aid sent from around the world. Last week, over 5 million… -
Zelenskyy asks for no-fly zone, fighter jets in Congressional address
Zamosc, Poland — In a virtual address to a joint session of Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded for more U.S. support to help his country defend itself from invading Russian forces. Invoking memories from Pearl Harbor and 9/11 tragedies, Zelenskyy asked for American air defense resources. “Remember Pearl Harbor, terrible morning of December 7,… -
How Volodymyr Zelenskyy transformed from Ukrainian TV talent to Russian military target
Known for his social media prowess and underdog positioning in the conflict with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has become a household name around the world. Once a comedian and actor, Zelenskyy starred in “Servant of the People”–a sitcom about a schoolteacher who becomes president. In 2018, after Russia invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea, Zelenskyy actually ran… -
International relief organization opens emergency field hospital in Lviv, Ukraine
LVIV, Ukraine — Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization, has established an emergency field hospital beneath a shopping center on the outskirts of Lviv, Ukraine. It is now accepting its first patients. The field hospital has two operating rooms with capacity for 14 major surgeries or 30 minor surgeries per day. There are nearly 60… -
From strained to supportive: Why public sentiment toward police has changed
President Joe Biden bucked more progressive Democrats by calling to “fund the police” during his first State of the Union speech. Democratic lawmakers have remained divided on the issue of police reform, and some criticized Biden following his address. “We should all agree: The answer is not to defund the police,” Biden said. “The answer… -
Biden at State of the Union: “The answer is not to defund the police”
One of the many subjects tackled in President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address was the concept of “defunding the police.” President Biden addressed the subject while talking about his trip to New York in the days after two New York Police Department officers were laid to rest. “Let’s not abandon our streets or…
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