PLATFORMS BEGIN BANNING RT AT REQUEST OF EU

Facebook is restricting access to content from RT and Sputnik on both its main social media platform and Instagram following “requests from a number of governments,” according to he company’s vice president Nick Clegg. Users who attempt to visit the YouTube channels of either Sputnik or RT or watch videos posted from those channels are … Read morePLATFORMS BEGIN BANNING RT AT REQUEST OF EU

Nuclear fears: Wear your mask!

THE United States’ updated nuclear attack guidelines were mocked for including social distancing and mask-wearing rules. Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded his nuclear force be put on high alert amid economic sanctions against Moscow… hence the review of policy? One section on Ready.gov asks Americans to find the nearest building to avoid radiation. However, the government’s guidelines were dragged … Read moreNuclear fears: Wear your mask!

How did sunflowers become a symbol of Ukraine resistance

Seeing a lot of sunflowers on your news feed?? It is because of the Ukraine/ Russia conflict.. A brief history.. Sunflowers made their way to Ukraine through the efforts of the early explorers of North America, where it was one of only a few native food crops (along with squash, blueberries and pecans). Seeds were … Read moreHow did sunflowers become a symbol of Ukraine resistance

Ukrainian soldiers killed in artillery attack near Kharkiv

Russian forces have targeted a military base near Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, killing at least 70 Ukrainian soldiers, local officials say, making it the deadliest attack since the war began. The attack happened on Monday when Russian artillery hit a military base in Okhtyrka, a small city about 49 kilometers (30 miles) from the border … Read moreUkrainian soldiers killed in artillery attack near Kharkiv