Sen. Marco Rubio: ‘Something Is Off’ With Putin

Vladimir Putin

Over the weekend, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), who serves as vice chair on the Senate Intelligence Committee, warned that “something is off” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I wish I could share more, but for now I can say it’s pretty obvious to many that something is off with #Putin,” Rubio posted on Twitter. “He has always been a killer, but his problem now is different & significant. It would be a mistake to assume this Putin would react the same way he would have 5 years ago.” I wish I could share more,but for now I can say it’s pretty

State Department Urges U.S. Citizens To Leave Russia ‘Immediately’

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On Sunday, as Russia continued its invasion of Ukraine, the State Department issued a Security Alert urging U.S. citizens to leave Russia through commercial means while they are still available. “An increasing number of airlines are cancelling flights into and out of Russia, and numerous countries have closed their airspace to Russian airlines. U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available,” the Alert said. “The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that the Department of State’s Travel Advisory level for Russia is at ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel.’” The same day, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced that

Ukraine Says Russia Has Suffered Nearly 3,000 Casualties

Putin prepares to strike back at Ukraine.

On Friday, Ukraine announced that Russia has suffered nearly 3,000 servicemen casualties and lost over 500 kinds of military vehicles. “Russian forces have lost about 2,800 servicemen and 80 tanks during their assault on Ukraine, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Malyar said on Friday,” Reuters reported. “She added on her Facebook page that the Russian troops also lost about 516 armoured combat vehicles, 10 aircraft and seven helicopters,” the outlet added. The news appear to confirm comments made by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), vice chair of the U.S. Senate Select Intelligence Committee, on Thursday. Rubio announced on Twitter that it was taking Russia

Biden Announces New Sanctions on Russia

Joe Biden
Joe Biden

On Thursday, President Biden announced new sanctions on Russia in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine. “Today, the United States, along with Allies and partners, is imposing severe and immediate economic costs on Russia in response to Putin’s war of choice against Ukraine,” the White House said in a statement. “Today’s actions include sweeping financial sanctions and stringent export controls that will have profound impact on Russia’s economy, financial system, and access to cutting-edge technology.” “The sanctions measures impose severe costs on Russia’s largest financial institutions and will further isolate Russia from the global financial system,”

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