Ukraine and western capitals have negotiated with Putin hundreds of times since 2014. Putin always saw these talks as a tactic to weaken resistance in order to get what he wants, control over Ukraine. Negotiations will come, but Ukraine must first be in a position of strength.

We talked about the possibility of a power struggle inside the GOP between pro-Ukraine and pro-Putin Republicans.

Snyder explains why a big, big factor here is Tucker Carlson:

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Too soon.
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Two Chinese Intelligence Officers Charged with Obstruction of Justice in Scheme to Bribe U.S. Government Employee and Steal Documents Related to the Federal Prosecution of a PRC-Based Company

Announced with National Security Division, U.S. Dept of Justice FBI

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More evidence of the growing divide between Latinos and white liberals: According to a new poll, Latinos are a full 27 points more likely than white Democrats to say that the lack of border security has a negative effect on their communities. National Review
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The Biden administration is ratcheting up pressure on President Daniel Ortega’s authoritarian rule in Nicaragua, banning Americans from doing business in the nation’s gold industry, according to U.S. officials. apnews.com/article/caribb…

We've warned that global markets are looking at China in a new light ever since Russia invaded Ukraine. We were tracking the largest ever outflows from China BEFORE last week's National Congress. These outflows will now likely become a torrent. Markets have changed on China...

Possible good news

For all the talk of the UK become a laughing stock thanks to Liz Truss etc, it's worth remembering the state of politics in the US

Exiled Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was killed in Nairobi by police in what they claim was a case of 'mistaken identity.'

Sharif challenged Pakistan's powerful military and fled the country after he was booked in a sedition case.

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Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Schmyhal has said that the damage caused by Russia's invasion has already reached 'more than $750 billion.'

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The American, British and French governments release a joint statement dismissing false Russian claims that Ukraine is “planning to use a radiological weapon in Ukraine”.
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