Biden didn't have a lot of goodwill left with the public before this week.
But the conflicting messages coming out of the White House -- and the broader Democratic Party -- make it look like there is no plan to turn things around in advance of the midterm elections, which are now just over 200 days off.
Perhaps in an attempt to address this sense of a lack of direction, Biden put out a series of tweets Wednesday morning blaming inflation on Covid-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine and urging Congress to take action. "I've called on Congress to move immediately to lower the cost of families' utility bills, prescription drugs, and more — while lowering the deficit to reduce inflationary pressure," Biden tweeted.
It's not clear that there is much desire among Democrats -- many of whom are eager to get home and campaign before the midterm elections -- to follow through on Biden's push.
It's all a mess for Democrats. And a mess without any clear -- or easy -- solutions.
Originally @ https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/20/politics/biden-mask-mandate-approval-rating/index.html
But the conflicting messages coming out of the White House -- and the broader Democratic Party -- make it look like there is no plan to turn things around in advance of the midterm elections, which are now just over 200 days off.
Perhaps in an attempt to address this sense of a lack of direction, Biden put out a series of tweets Wednesday morning blaming inflation on Covid-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine and urging Congress to take action. "I've called on Congress to move immediately to lower the cost of families' utility bills, prescription drugs, and more — while lowering the deficit to reduce inflationary pressure," Biden tweeted.
It's not clear that there is much desire among Democrats -- many of whom are eager to get home and campaign before the midterm elections -- to follow through on Biden's push.
It's all a mess for Democrats. And a mess without any clear -- or easy -- solutions.
Originally @ https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/20/politics/biden-mask-mandate-approval-rating/index.html
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Analysis: It's been a very bad few days for Joe Biden
Joe Biden would probably like to forget the last few days.
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"The most important thing is that our children will study in Russian. It was a nighmare, literally a nightmare, the Russian-speaking population, how they tormented us".
Residents of Mariupol talk about what this operation is for.
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/gramotyyaroslava/3788
Residents of Mariupol talk about what this operation is for.
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/gramotyyaroslava/3788
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🇺🇦"Don't interfere with natural selection."
The press secretary of the Nikolaev OVA reacted to the call of the head of the city to take refuge in shelters.
The comment has already been deleted.
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/sputnik/1905
The press secretary of the Nikolaev OVA reacted to the call of the head of the city to take refuge in shelters.
The comment has already been deleted.
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/sputnik/1905
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The World Federation of International Music Competitions has excluded the Tchaikovsky International Competition from its membership.
https://t.iss.one/sputnik/1860
https://t.iss.one/sputnik/1860
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NEWS: Ukraine, Russia, Donbass
The World Federation of International Music Competitions has excluded the Tchaikovsky International Competition from its membership.
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Forwarded from Inessa S ️️ (I)
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Putin says do not storm Azovstal!
Let them come out on their own. Is there more than meets the eye?
Let them come out on their own. Is there more than meets the eye?
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👆Apparently, judging by how many times Macron called Mr. Putin, and that Nuland seems to want NATO involved in evacuating the people in Azovstal... We dare say, it's someone really, like OMG-class VIP sitting down there somewhere. Who? There were rumors about some US general or other, and maybe even French and British 'advisers'.
Anyway, seems like Mr. Putin decided to turn this 'heroic' adventure right into 'die-like-rats-or-surrender' story with a single decision.
Anyway, seems like Mr. Putin decided to turn this 'heroic' adventure right into 'die-like-rats-or-surrender' story with a single decision.
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NATO allies could be involved in safe passage of civilians from Mariupol, US official tells CNN
There “was some hope that the Russians might allow” safe passage for civilians and wounded soldiers from Mariupol, a top US State Department official said Wednesday, adding that her understanding is “there will be NATO allies involved in that if it happens.”
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U.S.-led biolabs pose potential threats to people of Ukraine and beyond
U.S.-led biolabs in Ukraine have carried out secret research for a long time, posing potential threats to people of Ukraine & beyond, while locals were unaware of this. This is my interview to the Chinese CCTV. Text version is here - https://english.news.cn/20220414/0e3010deb95249418969ff876304b236/c.HTML
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/ukr_leaks_eng/141
U.S.-led biolabs in Ukraine have carried out secret research for a long time, posing potential threats to people of Ukraine & beyond, while locals were unaware of this. This is my interview to the Chinese CCTV. Text version is here - https://english.news.cn/20220414/0e3010deb95249418969ff876304b236/c.HTML
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/ukr_leaks_eng/141
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U.S.-led biolabs pose potential threats to people of Ukraine and beyond
U.S.-led biolabs in Ukraine have carried out secret research for a long time, posing potential threats to people of Ukraine & beyond, while locals were unaware of this. This is my interview…
U.S.-led biolabs in Ukraine have carried out secret research for a long time, posing potential threats to people of Ukraine & beyond, while locals were unaware of this. This is my interview…
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Germany Is Displacing Afghan Refugees to Make Way for Ukrainians
Hundreds of Afghans who fled the Taliban have been evicted as an even larger flood of Ukrainian war refugees arrive.
Originally @ https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/04/20/germany-refugee-policy-afghanistan-ukraine/
Hundreds of Afghans who fled the Taliban have been evicted as an even larger flood of Ukrainian war refugees arrive.
Originally @ https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/04/20/germany-refugee-policy-afghanistan-ukraine/
Foreign Policy
Germany Is Displacing Afghan Refugees to Make Way for Ukrainians
Hundreds of Afghans who fled the Taliban have been evicted as an even larger flood of Ukrainian war refugees arrive.
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Akhmed Sheikh Imam, a Member of Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, speaks his mind about the current situation
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/orda_mordora/11487
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/orda_mordora/11487
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People in Georgia are breaking up a rally of Ukrainian supporters in Tbilisi
Originally @ https://t.iss.one/ukraina_ru/67431
Originally @ https://t.iss.one/ukraina_ru/67431
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🇬🇪 Грузинские активисты разогнали марш в поддержку Украины в Тбилиси.
🇦🇲 Напомним, что сегодня в Ереване Мика Бадалян собирается дать отпор аналогичному шествию свидомитов.
C кавказцами лучше не шутить.
🇦🇲 Напомним, что сегодня в Ереване Мика Бадалян собирается дать отпор аналогичному шествию свидомитов.
C кавказцами лучше не шутить.
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Macron vs Le Pen, the presidential debate
Le Pen: "We cannot commit hara-kiri with the hope of hurting Russia"
Originally @ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-election-debate-quotes-idAFKCN2MC1SF
Le Pen: "We cannot commit hara-kiri with the hope of hurting Russia"
Originally @ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-election-debate-quotes-idAFKCN2MC1SF
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Macron vs Le Pen: Quotes from the presidential debate
President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen squared off in a debate on Wednesday evening, four days ahead of the April 24 presidential runoff vote. [L2N2WI0UR]
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Ukraine against art
One more of attention-grabbing stunts by some of "particularly gifted" Ukrainians – the painted statue in Piazza della Signoria (Florence).
The sky is the limit. There are still the Eiffel Tower, pyramids and temple of Artemis to give another brush to.
Originally @ https://t.iss.one/rrharisov_live/538
One more of attention-grabbing stunts by some of "particularly gifted" Ukrainians – the painted statue in Piazza della Signoria (Florence).
The sky is the limit. There are still the Eiffel Tower, pyramids and temple of Artemis to give another brush to.
Originally @ https://t.iss.one/rrharisov_live/538
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Харисов о политике
Украина против искусства.
Чтобы еще раз напомнить миру о себе, особо одаренные граждане Незалежной раскрасили в желто-синие цвета статую Донателло на площади Синьории во Флоренции.
Предлагаю не останавливаться на достигнутом. Можно также снести Эйфелеву…
Чтобы еще раз напомнить миру о себе, особо одаренные граждане Незалежной раскрасили в желто-синие цвета статую Донателло на площади Синьории во Флоренции.
Предлагаю не останавливаться на достигнутом. Можно также снести Эйфелеву…
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Bloomberg states that India has decided to buy more Russian oil.
President Biden can be truly convincing
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/orda_mordora/11485
President Biden can be truly convincing
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/orda_mordora/11485
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‘Too little, too late’: Scholz under fire for inaction on Ukraine
The German Chancellor is facing widespread anger for his refusal to send heavy weapons to Ukraine, with critics accusing him of a lack of leadership.
He backed up his stance by saying that the Bundeswehr was underequipped and that the delivery of heavy weapons would lead to an uncontrollable escalation of events.
Germany has so far delivered around €80 million worth of weaponry to Ukraine, but has refused to supply so-called “heavy weapons” such as battle tanks, combat aircraft, warships and submarines.
Originally @ https://www.thelocal.de/20220420/too-little-too-late-scholz-under-fire-for-inaction-on-ukraine/
The German Chancellor is facing widespread anger for his refusal to send heavy weapons to Ukraine, with critics accusing him of a lack of leadership.
He backed up his stance by saying that the Bundeswehr was underequipped and that the delivery of heavy weapons would lead to an uncontrollable escalation of events.
Germany has so far delivered around €80 million worth of weaponry to Ukraine, but has refused to supply so-called “heavy weapons” such as battle tanks, combat aircraft, warships and submarines.
Originally @ https://www.thelocal.de/20220420/too-little-too-late-scholz-under-fire-for-inaction-on-ukraine/
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‘Too little, too late’: Scholz under fire for inaction on Ukraine
The German Chancellor is facing widespread anger for his refusal to send heavy weapons to Ukraine, with critics accusing him of a lack of leadership.
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Russian Forces Eliminate Ukraine Forces Using Apartment As Firing Position
Report by Patrick Lancaster, US Navy veteran and independent crowd-funded journalist.
Originally @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IXYMLbnFcs
Report by Patrick Lancaster, US Navy veteran and independent crowd-funded journalist.
Originally @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IXYMLbnFcs
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Russian Forces Eliminate Ukraine Forces Using Apartment As Firing Position(Special Frontline Report)
The Remaining Ukrainian Forces in Mariupol have groups of soldiers In and around the Azovstal plant using civilian buildings as firing position and in this special report I am with Russian Forces as they engage and Eliminate Ukraine Forces Using an Apartment…
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The UN Secretary General sent letters to Putin and Zelensky with requesting to receive his visit in Moscow and Kiev.
Just curious, why did the UN Secretary General never ask to be received in Donetsk or Lugansk?
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/RadioStydoba/17340
Just curious, why did the UN Secretary General never ask to be received in Donetsk or Lugansk?
Originally@ https://t.iss.one/RadioStydoba/17340
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Радио Стыдоба
Генсек ООН направил письма Путину и Зеленскому с просьбой принять его в Москве и Киеве.
А почему генсек ООН ни разу не просил принять его в Донецке или Луганске?
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А почему генсек ООН ни разу не просил принять его в Донецке или Луганске?
@RadioStydoba
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Russia to end special op after removing threats caused by NATO’s colonization of Ukraine
The special military operation will end when its tasks are fulfilled, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's second CIS department Alexey Polishchuk said
MOSCOW, April 21. /TASS/. Russia’s special military operation will end once threats related to NATO's colonization of Ukraine are eliminated, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's second CIS department Alexey Polishchuk said in an interview with TASS.
"The special military operation will end once its tasks are fulfilled. Among them are the protection of the peaceful population of Donbass, demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, as well as the elimination of threats to Russia coming from the Ukrainian territory due to its colonization by NATO members," the diplomat said.
Originally @ https://tass.com/politics/1440761
The special military operation will end when its tasks are fulfilled, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's second CIS department Alexey Polishchuk said
MOSCOW, April 21. /TASS/. Russia’s special military operation will end once threats related to NATO's colonization of Ukraine are eliminated, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's second CIS department Alexey Polishchuk said in an interview with TASS.
"The special military operation will end once its tasks are fulfilled. Among them are the protection of the peaceful population of Donbass, demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, as well as the elimination of threats to Russia coming from the Ukrainian territory due to its colonization by NATO members," the diplomat said.
Originally @ https://tass.com/politics/1440761
TASS
Russia to end special op after removing threats caused by NATO’s colonization of Ukraine
The special military operation will end when its tasks are fulfilled, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's second CIS department Alexey Polishchuk said
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