These are our fears as the world watches Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has escalated with each hour since Russian President Vladamir Putin first invaded earlier this week. After days of fighting, the combat reached the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv, where Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged…
What the Russian media is saying about the war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON — As the invasion of Ukraine continued on Friday morning, including near the capital city, Kyiv, one of Russia’s leading television stations aired a history lesson on an 18th century battle between German and Russian forces in Poland. It was…
Thoughts of Ukraine add emotional heft to BSO’s Russian and Baltic program
On the morning of Feb. 24, America woke up to the sound of air raid sirens over Kyiv, broadcast to our television, computer, and cellphone speakers as journalists and civilians in Ukraine and Russia documented war unfolding in real time. All day, the…
Firehose of disinformation foreseen by Biden administration appears to have been uncorked amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Among the messages, videos and photos flying across Twitter TWTR, +0.89%, Facebook FB, +1.39% and Telegram, some are real, horrifying images of this war, while others had been lurking on the internet for years before Russia launched…
4 Celebrity Reactions to Russia Invading Ukraine That Really Missed the Mark
If there was one takeaway from the 2020 “Imagine” video led by Gal Gadot early in the pandemic, it was definitely: think before you post. Well, some celebrities never learn and often believe that they are adding meaningful discussions to a tumultuous…
EU, Australia, Taiwan, Japan hit Russia again with sanctions over Ukraine invasion
1/3 Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, announced that they have approved another round of sanctions on Friday targeting Russia’s economy over the invasion of Ukraine. Photo courtesy of European Commission President…
Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users
The invasion of Ukraine is shaping up to be Europe’s first major armed conflict of the social media age, when the small screen of the smartphone is the dominant tool of communication, carrying with it the peril of an instantaneous spread of dangerous,…
Nio Inc rallies, surfing the bullish current of Wall Street, ignoring Ukraine crisis
NYSE:NIO fell by 6.02% during Wednesday’s trading session. Nio investors aren’t too thrilled with the smartphone rumors. Chinese ADRs continue to sink as further tech regulation could be on the way. Update: NIO snapped a losing streak in a remarkable…
Semiconductor Watch List: Key Chip Ingredients At Risk in Ukraine Conflict
The benchmark PHLX Index (SOX) began the holiday-shortened week at 3,384 before sliding on Tuesday after Russian dictator Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine. “The alarming prospect of war on the European continent — in what would be the…
With All Eyes on Ukraine, Russia Seeks To Extend Alexei Navalny’s Jail Term
Alexei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader, is facing new charges that could add 15 years to his sentence. With the attention of the international community and media outlets firmly on Russia’s moves in Ukraine, the trial of the…