Author: Catherine Reed
China defends its human rights records
Posted by Catherine Reed / May 27, 2022Top diplomats from the U.S., U.K., Germany, and others have denounced Chinese treatment of Uighurs and called for action. Thousands of hacked Chinese files reveal photos of Uighur detainees, as well as documents implementing a shoot-to-kill policy for possible escapees. China has responded to the leaks and the international outcry by defending its human rights …
Read MoreHacked Chinese documents reveal photos, policies related to Uighur imprisonment
Posted by Catherine Reed / May 25, 2022Thousands of hacked Chinese files reveal photos of Uighur detainees, as well as documents implementing a shoot-to-kill policy for possible escapees. The U.S. State Department has issued a report claiming that the Chinese government is continuing a Uighur genocide. Earlier this year, French lawmakers have officially labeled China’s treatment of Uighurs “genocide,” calling on the …
Read MoreNetherlands vows to protect Sweden, Finland after NATO applications
Posted by Catherine Reed / May 18, 2022The Netherlands has vowed to protect Sweden and Finland from Russian retribution for their application to NATO. Finland has officially applied for NATO membership. Canada hopes that the UN will ratify the application within weeks. Russia is preparing to cut Finland’s electricity supply, a punishment for the nation’s intent to join NATO. Sweden plans to …
Read MoreGerman giant Siemens to leave Russia
Posted by Catherine Reed / May 13, 2022The German industrial giant Siemens is planning to leave Russia after almost 170 years, as a result of the Ukraine war. The Russian finance ministry has admitted that western sanctions are threatening the country with economic collapse. Vladimir Putin’s $989 million megayacht has been seized in Italy. In terms of such seizures, Chuck Schumer said …
Read MorePutin’s nearly $1bn megayacht seized in Italy
Posted by Catherine Reed / May 7, 2022Vladimir Putin’s $989 million megayacht has been seized in Italy. In terms of such seizures, Chuck Schumer said that the United States will sell seized Russian oligarch’s assets to benefit the Ukrainian war effort. The Queen of Spain has included traditional sausages and a victory message alongside a shipment of grenades meant to help the …
Read MoreKyiv police find evidence of civilian execution
Posted by Catherine Reed / May 1, 2022Police in Kyiv have found he bodies of three civilian men who appear to have been bound and executed. Charities are rushing to send Ukraine contraception because, according to human rights groups, the Russian army is using rape as an “instrument of war.” In addition, traces of Russian chemical weapons have been Ukraine, according to …
Read MoreGermany seeks to be free of Russian oil within days
Posted by Catherine Reed / April 27, 2022German is trying to find non-Russian sources of oil, and it is hoping to do within a matter of days. U.S. Intelligence says that Putin is convinced he is winning the war in Ukraine, and that the West will abandon their sanctions. Likewise, according to Karl Nehammer, the Chancellor of Austria and who spoke with …
Read MoreTaiwan donates $8m to Ukraine
Posted by Catherine Reed / April 24, 2022Taiwan has donated $8 million USD to Ukraine. Ukraine has also agreed to a deal for financial assistance from Japan and Canada. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has thanked President Biden for saying the Russian people are committing genocide against Ukraine. Biden made the comment earlier this week, and has stuck behind it besides some pushback. The …
Read MoreRussians using rape as “instrument of war”
Posted by Catherine Reed / April 23, 2022According to human rights groups, the Russian army is using rape as an “instrument of war.” In addition, traces of Russian chemical weapons have been Ukraine, according to a local mayor. The Pentagon has expressed alarm at still-unconfirmed reports of chemical weapons in Ukraine. These reports, if true, would make direct western intervention in the …
Read MoreJapan and Switzerland to keep strict sanctions against Russia
Posted by Catherine Reed / April 19, 2022Both Japan and Switzerland have agreed to keep their strict sanctions against Russia in place. Russia has defaulted on its foreign loans, since it tried to pay them in rubles. Late last week, Standard and Poor has downgraded Russia’s credit rating, indicating that the country may soon be unable to pay its foreign debt. The …
Read MoreUkraine reports long range Russian bombers attacked Mariupol
Posted by Catherine Reed / April 16, 2022The Ukrainian defense ministry has reported that Russians sent long range bombers to attack Mariupol. The Russian warship Moskva has sunk off the coast of Ukraine. Russia claims it was stormy seas that caused the ship to sink, but Ukraine claims it was one of their own missile attacks. 6 Slovakia has sent Ukraine the …
Read MoreRussia defaults on loans
Posted by Catherine Reed / April 12, 2022Russia has defaulted on its foreign loans, since it tried to pay them in rubles. Late last week, Standard and Poor has downgraded Russia’s credit rating, indicating that the country may soon be unable to pay its foreign debt. The Swiss have frozen $8 billion in Russian assets to punish the invasion of Ukraine. New …
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