Awful to see Russia's lawless military abuse its own troops: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

“You have 10 minutes to cry.” Some estimates say up to 16,500 people have now been killed in Iran’s brutal crackdown on ongoing protests. Some harrowing stories from people on the ground: www.thetimes.com/world/middle...

As much of the world is focused on other crises, Russia continues to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in the midst of a bitter winter: www.ft.com/content/ec1b...

(4/4) Courage and self-awareness are cornerstones of true leadership. That includes quickly acknowledging errors and making corrections. With a swift reversal back to sensible economic policy, America and the rest of the world can still avoid the catastrophic fall out these tariffs will inflict.

Very sad to see this www.economist.com/graphic-deta...

Ja sitten huumoria:
www.apu.fi/artikkelit/n...

“The US spent 8 decades building an international system of rules, norms and values that has produced the longest period of great power peace and global prosperity in human history.” Fareed Zakaria on how upending the world order will only weaken America: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

3 years ago on this day, Russia bombed the Mariupol Drama Theater, which at that time served as a bomb shelter for civilians and had a huge sign "CHILDREN" written in russian in front of it.

Estimated casualties are over 300 people.

Käyttöhuoneiden kokeilemista ehdottanut kansalaisaloite kaatui eduskunnassa. Tulos ei ollut yllätys, mutta perustelut olivat heikot, vaikkakin johdonmukaiset. Huumepolitiikkaa on meillä jo pitkään tehty enemmän fiiliksellä kuin tiedolla. Kolumni:
yle.fi/a/74-20146146

Horrifying to see South Carolina preparing for its first execution by firing squad. The inmate, Brad Sigmon, will have a hood placed over his head and a target pinned over his heart before a three-person squad fire their rifles. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Isn't this the truth..

Each of these four points is crucially important. They explain why Ukraine is not lost — and Europe is not threatened — without the United States. More commitment and expenditure will be required, but there’s no reason for surviving democracies to capitulate

Ukraine’s battle for freedom is the world's, too. If the rule of law is to triumph over tyranny and darkness, President Zelenskyy and his country need unwavering support.

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.