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Is Belarus Blinking?

Ukraine war ‘catastrophic for global food’

Washington Post and NPR Ignore the Rural Backlash Against Renewables

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has topped $4 as the federal government struggles to rein in the price of crude oil. and Oil prices retreated after having hit more than $130 per barrel on Sunday evening as markets panicked over a possible embargo of Russian crude oil.

Germany’s Scholz says Russian energy only way to secure European supply

US ‘Working Actively’ on Deal for Polish Fighter Jets to Ukraine

Russia recruiting Syrians to fight against Ukraine – US officials

Maybe related to the above (keep in mind that this is a Hezbollah affiliated paper). According to Russian law enforcement, Ukrainian militants are plotting a false flag operation involving the captured Iraqi students

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: The Refugees

Manhattan DA’s Case Against Trump Fell Apart Because It Was Rushed, Lacked Evidence

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The downfall of Russia’s oligarchs

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPHECY:

Russian Envoy at Nuclear Talks: ‘Iran Got Much More Than It Could Expect’

US, European allies considering coordinated ban on Russian oil imports: Blinken

When rebounding oil demand began pushing benchmarks higher last year, forecasters and traders alike watched the U.S. shale patch with bated breath to see when drillers would start drilling again. Most didn’t. The ones that did were the smaller, privately held players.

UK Intelligence suggests that Russia has taken to trying to disguise fuel trucks because of heavy losses.

Elon Musk says SpaceX focusing on cyber defense after Starlink signals jammed near Ukraine conflict areas

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Trade Between China And Africa Is On The Rise

Putin, Propaganda, and the Politics of Censorship

Lebanon faces new fuel shortages as international prices skyrocket

Russia warns Washington is sending ISIS fighters to Ukraine

The rat problem in Washington, DC, is so bad, two people got hantavirus

$5/Gallon Gas Is Coming, Experts Say

Straight up news. Americans Who Cowered Under Government Oppression For 2 Years Urge Ukrainians To Die For Freedom.

Islam is the Only Winner in the Ukraine War

Big, Invasive Parachuting Spiders Will Begin To Cover Entire East Coast, Experts Say

Russia’s Demand for US Guarantees May Harm Nuclear Talks, Iran Official Says

Shell says controversial purchase of Russian crude is to ensure European refinery supply

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Kyiv Residents Prepare for the Arrival of the Russians

Grain pain in the Black Sea

Russian refineries start to feel impact of buyers shunning oil products

Bipartisan Support Builds for Banning Russian Oil

UK Envoy Says Near Iran Nuclear Deal, Russian Points to Next Week

Carjackings in cities like NYC, Philadelphia jump over 200% – often with kids behind the wheel, officials say

NYS Assemblyman Patrick Burke Introduces Great Lakes Bill of Rights

Weight training may be best exercise to improve sleep

Of note mostly because it has been confirmed by the Russians. Ukrainian Sniper Kills Top Russian General: Report

Legally this post is correct, but I am reading things that make me think this post is wrong in practice at the current moment. Banks are so risk adverse and so skittish about more restrictions coming down the pike that these fake sanctions seemed to be having more impact then they are legally required to have. Treasury department even came out with a bulletin begging people not to “overcomply.” So Many Holes in SWIFT Sanctions on Russia, those Sanctions are Useless