"Most Favored Nation" status to be removed from WTO as Putin proves Russia is a rouge country.
Western trade with Putin is coming to an end.
Putin is turning his error filled invasion into Ukriane into a global emergency where countries have to choose sides. This is what Putin and Xi want. They want to dominate the planet and destroy democracy.
Incredible reporting by CBS about the casualities of the Ukraine War. (click here) It is hard to argue with the facts as they occur. The journalist was probably embedded which is safer than going it alone. The Ukrainians speak English. Many Europeans do as I can attest to, but, they also as easily in some instances speak Russian. The Ukrainians fight like Lions.
The Ukrainians have always wanted peace. Their non-aggressive stance which included standing alone without an affiliation with NATO has always proved to be the method for relationships, including the EU and Russia. it is Putin and his faux agenda of reconstituting the Soviet Union that is the issue here.
March 12, 2022
Michael Crowley and
The article below also shows a Ukrainian refugee camp in Poland. All the countries surrounding Ukraine are taking on refugees, but, I believe Poland has the largest population so far.
By Jim Sciutto, Sam Fossum, Kaitlan Collins and Kylie Atwood,
Washington, DC - Russia (click here) has asked China for military support, including drones, as well as economic assistance for its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, according to conversations CNN had with two US officials.
The requests came after the invasion, one of the officials said. That official declined to detail the Chinese reaction but indicated that the Chinese had responded. Both the Chinese and Russian governments publicly denied that the request happened.
Potential assistance from the Chinese would be a significant development in Russia's invasion. It could upend the hold Ukrainian forces still have in the country as well as provide a counterweight to the harsh sanctions imposed on Russia's economy.
News of Russia's request came before White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with his Chinese counterpart, Yang Jiechi, in Rome on Monday as part of a follow-up conversation to President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping's virtual meeting last November, according to National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne....
By Robert Schroder
Picture to the left is the United Kingdom assembly in Parlament when President Zelenskyy addressed them virtually.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (click here) will speak virtually to members of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday at 9 a.m., top Democratic leaders announced on Monday. "Congress remains unwavering in our commitment to supporting Ukraine as they face [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's cruel and diabolical aggression, and to passing legislation to cripple and isolate the Russian economy as well as deliver humanitarian, security and economic assistance to Ukraine," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in announcing the speech. Lawmakers this week are preparing to move quickly to end normal trade relations with Russia as one form of punishment over the invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (click here) will speak virtually to members of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday at 9 a.m., top Democratic leaders announced on Monday. "Congress remains unwavering in our commitment to supporting Ukraine as they face [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's cruel and diabolical aggression, and to passing legislation to cripple and isolate the Russian economy as well as deliver humanitarian, security and economic assistance to Ukraine," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in announcing the speech. Lawmakers this week are preparing to move quickly to end normal trade relations with Russia as one form of punishment over the invasion of Ukraine.
Ukriane is demonstrating to the world what democracy is all about. It is a strong method of governance that builds strong citizens dedicated to each other and prosperity. I can only imagine what the post Soviet countries are feeling right now. Ukraine is doing this on their own and it has to be inspiring to all those that embarce freedom.
