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Katherine Zimmerman reminds us of other global atrocities we must not ignore

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues with the torture and killing of civilians. While the U.S. looks to hold Putin accountable for what President Biden called a “genocide,” other atrocities across the world persist. Straight Arrow News contributor Katherine Zimmerman reminds us not to forget the victims — and their perpetrators: The Chinese government is engaged…

Russia and China conducted joint warplane exercises.

President Joe Biden’s trip to Asia concluded with a bang as Russia and China sent him off with joint warplane exercises. According to a senior Biden administration official, Tuesday’s exercises were the first conducted by China and Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine back in February. However earlier that month, the leaders of each country met…

Joe Biden said the United States would intervene militarily should China try to invade Taiwan.

As President Joe Biden continued his six-day trip to Asia, he made headlines when he said the United States military would intervene in the ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan should they escalate. President Biden was asked about the subject during a Monday news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. “We support the ‘One…

Hundreds of Ukrainian troops at the steel plant in Mariupol layed down their arms.

Hundreds of Ukrainian troops ended their last stand to defend Mariupol, laying down their arms and surrendering to Russian troops at the Azovstal steel plant. The video above includes clips from the surrender. It comes nearly a month after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in Mariupol. “Over the past 24 hours, 265 militants laid…

Russia launched an attack on the largest port in Ukraine.

Officials in Ukraine announced Russia fired seven hypersonic missiles in an attack on Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port. The missiles hit a shopping center and a warehouse. One person was killed and five others were left with “medium-intensity injuries.” “This facility had nothing in common with military infrastructure or military objects. There are no ammunition depots…

Evacuations from a steel plant in Mariupol began over the weekend.

After weeks of fearing for their lives, evacuations for those trapped at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol began over the weekend. Clips from the evacuation can be found in the video above. In addition to serving as a hiding spot for civilians, the plant has served as the last stronghold for Ukrainian fighters in…

Ukraine is investigating reports that Russia used phosphorus munitions.

Ukraine Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar said the government was checking unverified information that Russia may have used phosphorus munitions while attacking Mariupol. The city has endured some of the most notable attacks since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. On Monday, Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko said officials have estimated more than 20,000 deaths in the city.…

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister has asked NATO members for more help in the war against Russia. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said there is an urgent need to further support Ukraine with air defense systems, anti-tank weapons, and more. Stoltenberg is “certain” the need will be addressed.  “My agenda is very simple, it’s weapons, weapons, and weapons,”…

The United States announced more sanctions in response to the reported atrocities in Bucha.

The worldwide backlash to the photos and videos of dead bodies coming out of Bucha, Ukraine continued with the United States issuing additional sanctions against Russia. The sanctions, announced by the White House Wednesday, target Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the wife and children of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey…

Russia accused Ukraine of an attack on Russian territory.

As talks with Ukraine resumed, the governor of Russia’s Belgorod region said an airstrike attack at an oil depot on Russian territory by a pair of helicopter gunships caused fires, wounded two people and damaged several nearby businesses. Russia was quick to place the blame for the attack Friday. When asked if he thought it…

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