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The fifty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Articles cited in the podcast: Setbacks in East Force Russia to Scale Back Ambitions Ruling parties in Sweden, Finland back NATO membership in historic shifts Russia announced the transfer of troops to Finland in response to the decision to join NATO French carmaker quits Russia and sells assets of more than $2 billion to Moscow city Biden urges unity to stem racial hate after Buffalo shooting THE BUFFALO SHOOTER DID NOT ACT ALONE. NOT BY A LONG SHOT How Australia Saved Thousands of Lives While Covid Killed a Million Americans Elon Musk’s free-speech agenda poses safety risks on global stage North Korea's Kim orders military to stabilise supply of COVID drugs Sweden seeks to overcome Turkish objections to its NATO bid Kim Jong Un impersonator crashes Australian PM's campaign event See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-five episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia says Finnish entry to NATO poses threat to which it will respond ‘If you have any heart at all.’ UN official warns Putin millions will die if Ukraine’s ports remain blocked Iryna Vereshchuk: evacuation from Azovstal will begin with rescuing seriously injured 13 dead, dozens rescued after migrant boat capsizes near Puerto Rico South African firm says it may close its COVID vaccine plant Dutch authorities arrest Rwandan man on genocide suspicions US: Joe Biden hosts ASEAN leaders amid concerns over China North Korea announces first death from Covid-19 Scientists grow plants in lunar dirt, next stop moon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay, Finnish President and PM say Finland’s leaders urge applying for NATO membership ‘without delay.’ UK Ministry of Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial of captured Russian Greece bans LGBTQ conversion therapy Lebanese state violated human rights by mismanaging crisis, UN poverty envoy says Hong Kong: Vatican ‘concerned’ over arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen Threats of boycott cast a shadow over Biden’s Summit of the Americas North Korea: 'First' Covid cases prompt strict national lockdown Kickball player banned from Tinder for using app to recruit teammates See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine cuts Russian gas flowing to Europe via key pipeline sections House passes $40 billion Ukraine aid bill Belarus deploys special operation forces near the border with Ukraine Shanghai moves to impose tightest restrictions yet Shireen Abu Akleh: Al Jazeera reporter killed by Israeli gunfire Paraguay: Anti-mafia prosecutor killed on Colombia beach No option off the table on Northern Ireland protocol, Gove warns EU Sri Lanka deploys troops in capital after violence, protests ‘Succession’ star glues hand to Starbucks counter in protest See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Commission weighs joint borrowing for Ukraine Raimondo Announces Temporary Suspension of 232 Tariffs on Ukraine Steel Canada’s Intention to Remove Tariffs on Goods from Ukraine Russian Envoy to Poland Splattered with Red Paint on Victory Day Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Is Bound for Presidency Sri Lanka prime minister resigns, curfew imposed after clashes Moldova's struggle with 'frozen conflict' and Russian uncertainty World Bank grants Lebanon $150 million food security loan Lebanon's descent into turmoil: assassinations, war, financial collapse Death toll from explosion at Havana hotel rises to 40 Man jump ropes 71,185 times in eight hours, unofficially breaks record See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia: Vladimir Putin gives major speech on Victory Day 'All Women, Children, Elderly' Evacuated From Azovstal: Kyiv Ukrainian fighters at besieged Azovstal plant vow to fight till the end US unveils new sanctions on Russia, targeting services, media and defense industry First lady Jill Biden makes unannounced trip to Ukraine Facebook - Justin Trudeau Visits Ukraine The Prime Minister of Croatia and the Foreign Minister arrived in Kyiv on a visit Head of State met with the President of the German Bundestag Philippines election: Marcos family eye return to power as country votes NI election results 2022: Sinn Féin wins most seats in historic election Costa Rica’s new leader takes over with a blast at the past ECB’s Holzmann says up to three rate hikes may be ‘appropriate’ this year Syria President Assad visits Iran for meetings in rare trip Ukraine's mine sniffing dog Patron awarded medal by Zelenskiy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fiftieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Putin apologizes to Israel for Hitler comments as Zelensky slams Nazi rhetoric The European Parliament demands that Russia return the stolen planes Zelenskyy invites Scholz and Steinmeier to Kyiv after weeks of tension Indian opposition seeks higher compensation for COVID deaths after damning WHO report UK Conservatives lose key local councils as Boris Johnson’s problems bite China builds permanent COVID testing stations for life after lockdown Israel hunts Palestinian axe attackers who killed three In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies Crash covers Missouri road in cans of hard seltzer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: EU’s Russian oil ban hits trouble as countries argue over key details Ukraine can feed itself, will step up grain exports using alternative routes - deputy minister Millions already faced ‘crisis’ levels of hunger before the war made things worse. Brazil's Lula says Zelenskiy 'as responsible as Putin' for Ukraine war U.S. embassy again issuing immigrant visas in Havana, but at a trickle Guinea orders legal proceedings against ousted President Conde Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70% Extremist rebels launch deadly attack in northeast Nigeria India: Policeman arrested for raping alleged child gang rape victim One euro home sell-off has created a 'Little America' in Italy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: The E.U. unveils a plan to ban Russian oil imports. Russia storms Mariupol plant as some evacuees reach safety Belarus begins snap combat readiness drills North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Ahead of Yoon’s Inauguration Germany: Top court upholds Syrian's conviction as accessory to torture Russian mercenaries behind Central African Republic atrocities - HRW Mexico relocates migrant camp; Haitians appear at border Leader of Haiti's 400 Mawozo gang extradited to U.S. Pet owner searching for two peacocks on the loose in Kansas Loose emu wanders 30 miles from home before capture in North Carolina Watch Belligerent Wild Turkey Come For A D.C. Biker See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Olaf Scholz holds off on Ukraine visit, citing diplomatic snub Ambassador: Mariupol mayor’s office told the US there are around 4 "filtration camps" in and around the city Russia has said the occupiers have evacuated nearly 200,000 children from Ukraine Exclusive: Russia sees its oil output falling by up to 17% in 2022 -document Russia reroutes internet traffic in occupied Ukraine to its infrastructure Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows Beijing reopens a mass isolation center and tries to avoid a citywide lockdown. Japan and Thailand agree new defense deal On trip to 3 West African nations, UN chief urges investment EU hits Apple with antitrust charge over digital wallet Report: Fake priest conned way into royal guards’ barracks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Pelosi leads congressional delegation to meet with Zelenskyy in Kyiv US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets Polish President in Warsaw Russia's Sergey Lavrov asserts Hitler "had Jewish blood," prompting Israeli government fury Russia's Lavrov says May 9 not a relevant date for Ukraine operations Hungary Floats Veto Threat as EU Works to Ban Russian Oil EU may offer Hungary, Slovakia exemptions from Russian oil embargo UN-supported convoy will try to leave Mariupol on Monday, city council says More than 5.5 million refugees have now fled Ukraine Peru's annual inflation rate hits 24-year high in April Tunisia's president plans to rewrite constitution Lawmaker: Sri Lanka president agrees to remove brother as PM Spain: 2021 spyware attack targeted prime minister’s phone New Zealand welcomes back tourists as it eases pandemic rules Americans bring ‘souvenir’ artillery shell to Israel airport See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Biden administration requests $33 billion in Ukraine aid from Congress Russian occupiers intensified kidnappings, going about Melitopol is dangerous - the mayor ‘The world sees you’ UN chief tells Ukrainians, pledging to boost support Dozens injured in fresh violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque Canada removes ban on blood donations from gay men Sinn Fein retains wide lead days out from Northern Irish election Africa seeing uptick in COVID cases driven by S.Africa, WHO says Haitians struggle to find food, shelter amid new gang battle Millions of South Koreans Could Soon Get Younger (on Paper) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: E.U. countries scramble to find a way to pay Russia for gas without violating sanctions. Russia Coordinating Cyberattacks With Military Strikes in Ukraine – Microsoft EU to suspend tariffs on Ukraine imports for one year, Kyiv grateful Heatwave in India leaves millions struggling to cope Russia Releases Former U.S. Marine in Prisoner Swap French army watches for bombs and potholes as it withdraws from Mali base Mali authorities permanently withdraw French media licenses Peru police evict indigenous protesters from China-owned MMG mine A political reckoning in Sri Lanka as debt crisis grows Oklahoma panel says candidate can’t be called ‘The Patriot’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia to halt gas shipments to Poland and Bulgaria Germany says Russia oil embargo would be ‘manageable’ US State Department confirms temporary return of some diplomats to Lviv Tuesday China's DJI halts Russia, Ukraine sales to prevent use of its drones in combat India's Russian oil purchases since Ukraine invasion more than double 2021 total Colombia reports 52 activists killed already this year North Korea Holds Military Parade With Nuclear Threat Hunger grips Burkina Faso due to increasing jihadi violence HungerMap What political newcomer Robert Golob's election win means for Slovenia Heinz unveils 'HM Sauce' and 'Salad Queen' to mark the Platinum Jubilee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia seeks to reduce existing "serious" risks of nuclear war - Lavrov Live updates | UN projects 8.3 million refugees from Ukraine Operational Data Portal Ukraine Refugee Situation Blasts hit ministry in separatist Transnistria, near Ukraine Explosions damage two radio towers in Moldova’s breakaway region Transnistria Osman Kavala: Turkish activist sentenced to life in prison Tigray forces leaving Ethiopia's Afar region, says spokesperson Most of Beijing to be tested for COVID amid lockdown worry U.S. looks for closer ties to Brazil at a time of turmoil and war Solomon Islands tells Japan it will not allow China military bases Antarctica's 'Penguin Post Office' is hiring See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Their cover blown, Blinken and Austin pushed on to Kyiv despite the security risks. UK Defense Intelligence Update - Kherson Donbas Vote Seen As Key Element In The Kremlin's Election Effort Fire Engulfs Key Russian Oil Depots Near Ukraine Macron reelected but Le Pen’s big score shows France increasingly divided Indonesia bans palm oil exports El Salvador extends emergency powers to fight gangs Russian mercenaries are Putin’s ‘coercive tool’ in Africa Democratic Republic of Congo declares new Ebola outbreak in Mbandaka Trolling Russia, Ukraine registers Moskva shipwreck as ‘underwater cultural heritage’ Woman rescued after falling in toilet trying to get phone See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia says it plans full control of Donbas and southern Ukraine - Ifax Fire at Russian defence research facility kills 6 people Satellite images show what appears to be a growing mass grave near Mariupol. Estonian and Latvian parliaments say Russia has committed genocide France Issues International Arrest Warrant for Carlos Ghosn Migration talks an example of ‘constructive’ engagement with Cuba, State Department says Afghan IS group claims series of bombings targeting Shiites Leaders of 2 Koreas exchange letters of hope amid tensions Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwing Professor uses trash as a treasure to study life in North Korea See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-nine episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: 80% of Luhansk territory is under Russian control, regional military governor tells CNN U.S. Treasury Designates Facilitators of Russian Sanctions Evasion Biden set to announce new military assistance for Ukraine Israel, Gaza militants trade fire as Mideast tensions mount Report: Hunger kills hundreds of kids in Ethiopia’s Tigray India: Court halts demolition of Muslim properties in Delhi U.S. plane scheduled to extradite Honduran ex-President Hernandez on Thursday French election: Macron and Le Pen clash in TV presidential debate Pentagon chief speaks with China's defense minister for first time under Biden Taylor Swift was the inspiration for the name of a new millipede species List of organisms named after famous people (born 1950–present) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-eight episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine's military gets more aircraft and parts to repair others, Pentagon says In Mariupol they agreed on a humanitarian corridor for women, children and the elderly - Vereshchuk Russia to Classify Information on Ukraine Troop Deaths Israeli ultra-nationalists to march in Jerusalem despite ban China signs security deal with Solomon Islands, alarming neighbors Poland declines to take or pay for more COVID-19 vaccines for now Mexican Senate approves nationalization of lithium mining South Africa launches relief for Durban flooding; 448 dead Drawn and Caricatured: French Cartoonists on the Campaign Trail See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia launches 'Battle of Donbas' on eastern front, Ukraine says China to increase coordination with Russia, says senior Chinese diplomat Russian State TV Broadcasts Prisoner Plea From 'Captured' Britons UK not looking to help Russia with hostage swap for two British fighters, minister says Mexican president slams opposition for defeating power bill, sees 'treason' Police arrest dozens after mob attack in India Narendra Modi’s BJP Wins Big in Indian Elections Israel’s Government Faces Collapse as Arab Party Threatens to Quit Over Jerusalem Clashes Sri Lankan PM says president’s powers will be reduced Spyware use on separatists in Spain “extensive,” group says Saline solution: Japan invents ‘electric’ chopsticks that make food seem more salty See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: 'Inhuman' Situation in Ukraine's Mariupol as Russia Claims Almost Full Control Germany promises to boost military aid to Ukraine Six dead, eight injured in Lviv strikes, regional governor says China's Xian imposes temporary, partial lockdown to fight Omicron flare-up Shanghai targets lockdown turning point by Wednesday North Korea tests new weapon bolstering nuclear capability Jerusalem: Several Palestinians arrested over fresh Al-Aqsa violence Morocco condemns Israeli raid on Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque French prosecutor studying EU anti-fraud agency report on Le Pen Texas governor strikes deal with Mexican state expected to ease truck traffic jams Spain: Fishing boat with 3 metric tons of cocaine seized See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-fifth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Moskva sinking: What really happened to the pride of Russia's fleet? U.S. cannot 'take lightly' threat Russia could use nuclear weapons - CIA chief Russia Accuses Ukraine of Helicopter Strike on Border Town Russia strikes outskirts of Kyiv with cruise missiles, Russian Ministry of Defense says Biden ready to go to Ukraine Moldova accuses Russian army of trying to recruit its citizens China Defends Stance on Russia After U.S. Criticism Putin tells Europe: You still need Russian gas but we're turning east EU closes loophole allowing multimillion-euro arms sales to Russia The U.N. warns that the war has disrupted the flow of food, fuel and money around the world. UK seals deal with Rwanda to offshore asylum seekers Strains in German coalition as junior partners turn on Scholz over Ukraine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-fourth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine says defenders of Mariupol consolidate, while Russia claims to take prisoners US President Biden unveils $800 million security package for Ukraine in call with Zelensky The U.S. has expanded intelligence sharing with Ukraine about Russian troops in the Donbas region. Ukraine: Fugitive Putin ally Medvedchuk arrested - security service Scholz irritated by German president's thwarted Ukraine visit Russia warns of Baltic nuclear deployment if NATO admits Sweden and Finland UK sanctions 178 Russian separatists in breakaway regions Russia sanctions 398 members of Congress Italy will not veto sanctions on Russian energy, but wants EU ceiling on gas price 2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Russia 1.4 million people without running water across war-affected eastern Ukraine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-third episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia using phosphorous bombs U.S. cannot confirm use of chemical agents in Ukraine's Mariupol -official Putin says peace talks with Ukraine are at dead end, goads the West Biden calls atrocities in Ukraine a 'genocide' for the first time Exclusive: U.S. to announce $750 million more in weapons for Ukraine, officials say Russia ‘using weapons smuggled by Iran from Iraq against Ukraine’ Ukraine rejects visit by German President Steinmeier Leaders of Poland and Baltic states head to Kyiv, will discuss military assistance World Bank planning to give support worth $1.5bn to Ukraine Russia to See Largest GDP Collapse in 30 Years, Official Warns The Biden administration is preparing to roll out a new program for Ukrainian refugees, officials say Russia detains an opposition activist who criticized Putin over the war. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-second episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Austrian chancellor says trip to see Putin was ‘not a friendly visit’ Western officials said they expected Russia to try and “double or perhaps even treble” its forces in Donbas as it shifts forces from Kyiv and elsewhere in the coming weeks. Russian regions bordering Ukraine step up security Finland and Sweden set to join Nato as soon as summer Kremlin warns again against further NATO expansion Biden to Modi: Buying more Russian oil is not in India's interest Russia threatens legal action if forced into sovereign debt default ​​Hungary says roubles-for-Russian gas plan breaches no EU sanctions Nearly two-thirds of all Ukrainian children have been displaced, UNICEF says See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-first episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list on website): Land Mines on a Timer, Scattered Over a Ukrainian Town Putin appoints new commander for Ukraine Slovakia could sell howitzers to Ukraine, defense minister says UK and Germany won’t send tanks to Ukraine Germany: Bundeswehr arms deliveries to Ukraine 'reached a limit' Kuleba: "Extremely difficult" to think about negotiations after Russian attacks in Kramatorsk, Bucha Boris Johnson meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv, promises more military, financial aid Austrian leader to meet Putin in Moscow, hoping to build bridges Lukashenka and Putin will fly to the Far East to discuss Ukraine Ukraine: EU chief offers Kyiv fast track to membership Sweden Democrats leader wants party to change on NATO membership if Finland applies to join alliance Mexico says it does not accept Russian invasion of Ukraine Russia boosts emergency spending fund using gas profits Russian oil and gas embargo could stop war within weeks, says former Putin adviser War to slash Ukraine's GDP output by over 45%, World Bank forecasts Food prices hit record high in March, U.N. agency says See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirtieth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (Full List on Website): Germany intercepts Russian talk of indiscriminate killings in Ukraine Hopes for peace talks dim as Russia raises objections and Belarus demands to take part. Ukraine is bracing for a major Russian offensive in the country's east, officials say. Here's what we know US has committed more than 12,000 anti-armor systems and "hundreds" of suicide drones to Ukraine Russia says it would have to 'rebalance' if Finland and Sweden join NATO Scholz holds up German tank deliveries to Ukraine Ukraine latest at Vladimir Putin's spokesman is condemned over his "catalogue of lies"; he admits Russia has "had significant losses"; Kyiv says a major new offensive in the east is "likely" within days, with a military analyst saying Putin may then be ready to negotiate. Ukraine War: Kremlin spokesman Peskov admits 'significant' Russian losses In the fight against Putin, Senate unanimously approves measure that once helped beat Hitler European Commission chief and EU’s top diplomat en route to Kyiv U.N. suspends Russia from human rights body, Moscow then quits MEPs demand full embargo on Russian imports of oil, coal, nuclear fuel and gas Hungary receives nuclear fuel from Russia by air -foreign minister See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twenty-ninth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Poland signs deal for purchase of 250 Abrams tanks EU begins stockpiling gear, drugs against chemical, nuclear incidents As Ukraine regains control of Borodyanka area, more Russians’ atrocities come to light Germany is in confidential talks over Ukraine guarantees - Scholz Blocking Russian oil exports would send prices "skyrocketing," US Treasury secretary says Countries to release an additional 60 million barrels of oil from storage, IAE says Russia hit with new round of U.S. sanctions as Biden decries 'major war crimes' Breaking ranks with EU, Hungary says ready to pay for Russian gas in roubles Russia edges close to default on debt, puts roubles aside for bondholders Exclusive: China state refiners shun new Russian oil trades Inflation in Russia hits 7-yr high, prices jump 10% in year-to-date Energy Community sets up a Fund to rebuild Ukraine's war-torn energy infrastructure USAID helps deliver 5,000 of SpaceX's satellite internet service terminals to Ukraine Malta resists EU pressure to stop selling citizenship DOJ says it disrupted a botnet run by Russian military intelligence agency See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twenty-eighth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Zelensky told UN Security Council to remove Russia or "dissolve yourself." Here's what to know President of European Commission headed to Kyiv Czech Republic sends tanks, infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine U.S. approves potential sale of F-16 aircraft to Bulgaria India condemns killings in Ukraine's Bucha in apparent hardening of stance In forceful condemnation, Israel's foreign minister calls Bucha killings "war crimes" US will announce new sanction package on Russia tomorrow, Biden administration official says Brussels targets coal in new Russia sanctions package Twitter says it will no longer amplify or recommend Russian government accounts — stops short of a full ban Russia turns to China for microchips for in-demand domestic bank cards Donors give 695 million euros aid to Moldova Germany reports rise in attacks against Russian, Ukrainian migrants EU launches process to slash Hungary’s funds over rule-of-law breaches See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twenty-seventh episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia has withdrawn 2/3 of forces near Kyiv -U.S. official Pentagon: Shipments from $800 million security package arrived for Ukraine over the weekend Ukraine President Zelenskiy says he will address UN Security Council on Tuesday Germany, France to expel Russian envoys after reports of atrocities in Ukraine Lithuania expels Russian ambassador Denmark expels 15 Russian diplomats; Moscow to retaliate Italy expels 30 Russian diplomats over security fears U.S. pushes to suspend Russia from U.N. human rights body Germany is the main roadblock for tougher Russian sanctions, Poland's PM says Germany resists EU ban on Russian gas as bloc prepares new sanctions JPMorgan's Dimon warns of possible $1 billion Russia loss Russia’s sovereign bond coupon payments stopped: US Treasury source Red Cross says its team is being held close to Mariupol in Ukraine Red Cross team 'released' after being blocked on way to Mariupol - Ukrainian deputy PM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twenty-sixth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Hundreds of murdered civilians discovered as Russians withdraw from towns near Kyiv (GRAPHIC IMAGES) EU must discuss import ban on Russian gas, Germany says Macron wants complete stop of coal and oil exports from Russia to EU after Bucha "war crimes" Russia asks U.N. Security Council to discuss Bucha 'provocation' Ukrainian troops have retaken full control of Kyiv region, says deputy defence minister Russia shifting focus to eastern Ukraine, US officials say U.S. Will Help Transfer Soviet-Made Tanks to Ukraine A Red Cross convoy has still not reached Mariupol, the organization says. Stoltenberg: Finland and Sweden will be 'very much welcomed' if they decide to join NATO ‘It’s a radical change’: The prospect of Finland joining Nato draws nearer Sweden open to NATO membership, could reconsider non-alignment policy Germany works to cut Russian control of critical energy facilities Lithuania says it has stopped importing gas from Russia. Russia's total number of COVID-related deaths hits nearly 778,000 Number of Ukrainians at US-Mexico border seeking US asylum grows See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twenty-fifth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia drafts 134,500 conscripts but says they won't go to Ukraine UK Defense Ministry: Russia is redeploying troops from Georgia to join Ukraine invasion Italy defers NATO defence spending goal to 2028 in coalition compromise Zelensky: Two Ukrainian generals dismissed for being ‘traitors’ US State Department: We've seen reports of Americans being detained by Russian military in Ukraine Russia is focusing strikes on four areas, including Kyiv, US defense official says Kremlin Plays Down South Ossetia Leader's Call to Join Russia Russia expands sanctions imposed on EU leaders EU to push China at summit to not help Russia in Ukraine war European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to visit Kyiv Biden spurs record emergency oil release in 'moment of peril' for world U.S. targets Russia's technology sector in fresh sanctions Red Cross teams on way to Mariupol, but without aid Forced deportation, murders, sexual violence: the whole world should know about the crimes of the occupiers - Iryna Vereshchuk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twenty-fourth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list available on website): Russia bombs Ukraine cities, despite pledge to pull back from Kyiv Pentagon sees Russia starting to reposition under 20% of forces around Kyiv White House: Intel shows Putin misled by advisers on Ukraine Russian forces pulling back from Chernobyl Russia and Ukraine will resume talks online on April 1 -Ukrainian negotiator Russian hackers targeted NATO, eastern European militaries - Google Ukraine to receive additional $500 million in aid from U.S., Biden announces United Nations names experts to probe possible Ukraine war crimes EXCLUSIVE U.S. warns India, others against sharp rise in Russian oil imports -official Analysis: Russian Foreign Minister visits China and India under shadow of Ukraine war A Biden plan would release a million barrels of oil a day from reserves. OPEC and Russia are set to meet as the war continues to roil the oil market. Gazprom studies options for halting gas supplies to Europe, Kommersant reports See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twenty-third episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list available on website): Analysis: Despite signs of progress in the latest Russia-Ukraine talks, many hurdles remain White House on Russian troop withdrawal claims: "We are not going to take their word for it" Pentagon: Russian troop movement near Kyiv area likely "a repositioning, not a real withdrawal" Shoigu decided that the Ukrainian army "has suffered significant damage" and it is possible to "liberate Donbass" again Russia accuses U.S. of massive 'cyber aggression' A major Ukrainian internet provider reports a cyberattack. Reports of sexual violence involving Russian soldiers are multiplying, Ukrainian officials say. Ceasefire alone not enough to lift British sanctions, PM Johnson told cabinet Polish Cabinet approves law to ban Russian coal imports Russian supply chains next in line for sanctions - U.S. Treasury's Adeyemo The introduction of the Russian ruble in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine is a blatant violation of international conventions by the Russian Federation and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation EU infighting delays cash conversion for Ukrainian refugees Russia launches Eurobond rouble buyback offer on looming $2 bln bond payment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twenty-second episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian Peace Negotiators Suffer Suspected Poisoning Ukraine and Russia resume peace talks with 'no handshake' Mariupol needs complete evacuation: about 160,000 people - mayor US President Biden's new budget proposal includes billions to counter Russia's aggression in Ukraine U.S. training Ukrainian troops in Poland, Biden seems to reveal Russia to expel diplomats of Baltic nations in tit-for-tat response -TASS The European Commission has called on governments to halt the sale of citizenship to investors and to suspend the sale of visas to Russians and Belarusians. Russia to Limit Entry for 'Unfriendly' States: Lavrov G7 rejects Putin's demand for rouble payment for Russian gas - Germany We are suspending work Russia’s Novaya Gazeta Suspends Operations After Kremlin Warnings See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twenty-first episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: White House says Biden is not calling for regime change in Russia Officials: talks between Ukraine and Russia to resume this week Ukraine ready to discuss adopting neutral status in Russia peace deal, Zelenskiy says Russian forces are deploying white phosphorus Ukraine promises "immediate investigation" after video surfaces of soldiers shooting Russian prisoners No humanitarian evacuations to take place on March 28, due to potential provocations. Direct damage caused to Ukraine’s infrastructure during the war has already reached almost $63 billion. Global economic losses are about $543–600 billion France's Macron calls for restraint in words and actions regarding Ukraine conflict Turkey says world cannot 'burn bridges' with Moscow Over 450 Companies Have Withdrawn from Russia—But Some Remain Canada pledges to help countries stop using Russian oil Mayor of Chernobyl workers' town says Russian forces have left Red Cross rejects claims it's deporting Ukrainians to Russia German States Outlaw Display of Russia's 'Z' War Symbol Russia Warns Local Media Not To Publish Interview With Ukrainian President See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twentieth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list on website): Russia is suffering high failure rates as high as 60% Ukraine says Moscow is forcibly taking civilians to Russia Russia, Ukraine Exchange Prisoners U.N. General Assembly again overwhelmingly isolates Russia over Ukraine Biden says he thinks Russia should be removed from G20 Russia says Poland destroying relations with expulsions, vows tough response NATO chief Stoltenberg to stay for one more year US announces $1bn in Ukraine humanitarian assistance and new sanctions on Russia Lavrov’s stepdaughter targeted as UK announces 65 new Russian sanctions Japan will freeze the assets of an additional 25 Russian individuals Swiss freeze more than $6 billion worth of sanctioned Russian assets The Biden administration and European Union are expected to announce a major initiative to direct shipments of liquefied natural gas to Europe during the US president’s visit to Brussels this week US and EU announce task force on reducing dependence on Russian oil and gas Despite war, ECB won’t relent on inflation: Estonian central bank chief See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nineteenth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list on website): Rubles for gas: Putin trolls the West over its energy addiction U.S. Makes Contingency Plans in Case Russia Uses Its Most Powerful Weapons EU support to Ukraine: Council doubles funding under the European Peace Facility U.S. says Russian forces committed war crimes in Ukraine NATO’s military presence in Eastern Europe has been building rapidly. Bennett, Putin speak about Ukraine, continuing mediation Prominent Kremlin insider breaks rank with Putin over Ukraine A US state department spokesperson has confirmed that the US embassy has received a list of diplomats from Russia who are considered “persona non grata” by the Russian foreign ministry. ​​​​Russia moves to expel U.S. diplomats in tit-for-tat move U.S. sets red lines for China helping Russia dodge sanctions Russia Central Banker Wanted Out Over Ukraine, Putin Said No Russian Stock Market to Reopen Thursday After Unprecedented Pause Statement by Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics Daleep Singh on Russia’s Plans to Partially Re-Open Stock Market See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The eighteenth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list on website): 300,000 people running out of food in Kherson, Ukraine says Ukrainians Try to Push Back Russian Forces Pummeling Their Cities Russian forces 'kidnapped' 2,389 children from Donetsk and Luhansk, US embassy says US has "clear evidence" Russian forces "intentionally" targeted civilian infrastructure, official says Kremlin: Russia would only use nuclear weapons if its existence were threatened Nine humanitarian corridors agreed for Wednesday - Ukrainian deputy PM Belarus could "soon" join war in Ukraine, US and NATO officials say Biden heads across the Atlantic to rally the West at a pivotal moment for Ukraine -- and his presidency French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to Putin Tuesday A high-ranking American diplomat meets with officials in India as the country declines to condemn Russia. Russia, North Korea discuss developing relations See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventeenth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Almost 10,000 Russian soldiers have died in war, according to pro-Kremlin newspaper Ukraine’s leader accuses Russia of hijacking a relief convoy. Ukraine president says any compromises with Russia will require a referendum Biden warns Russian cyberattacks 'coming' Ukrainian official: 2 children in critical condition as families fleeing Mariupol come under artillery fire U.S.-Moscow ties close to rupture after Biden's 'war criminal' remarks, Russia says U.N. General Assembly likely to vote again this week on Ukraine Egypt devalues currency 14% after Ukraine war prompts dollar flight Russia bans 'extremist' Facebook and Instagram Bulgaria signals historic shift from Russian gas UN has set up safe spaces along Ukrainian border and has reached more than 330,000 people with food assistance Russia halts Japan peace treaty talks over sanctions UN chief: Conflict in Ukraine could have "major implications for the global climate agenda" Deal on Ukrainian nuclear safety to come ‘soon,’ says IAEA chief See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixteenth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list available on website): Moscow Claims Hypersonic Missile Use, Kyiv Asks Beijing to Condemn 'Barbarism' Russia Says Has Again Fired Hypersonic Missiles in Ukraine War in Ukraine: Talks between Moscow and Kyiv on thin ice Zelensky says on CNN that Ukraine cannot compromise its "territorial integrity" Mariupol says thousands deported from besieged Ukrainian city 'What I saw, I hope no one will ever see' says Greek diplomat returning from Mariupol Russia throws untrained civilians from occupied Donbas into hot spots of its war in Ukraine Russian Ministry of Defense calls on Mariupol to surrender by 5 a.m. local Monday, Russian state media says Zelenskiy tells Knesset Russia envisages a ‘final solution’ for Ukraine U.S. suggested Turkey transfer Russian-made missile system to Ukraine China on the "right side of history" with Ukraine, foreign minister claims Russia sanctions "outrageous," says China's vice foreign minister Qatar to help Germany cut reliance on Russian gas, says minister Australia bans exports of aluminium ores to Russia over ‘illegal’ aggression towards Ukraine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifteenth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia getting bogged down in Ukraine, Western nations say Surveillance System for Attacks on Health Care Russian Missiles Destroy Aircraft Repair Plant in Ukraine's Lviv – Mayor Defense minister: Slovakia willing to provide air defense systems to Ukraine, but needs "proper replacement" Very big gap remains in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine -Western officials Ukraine: 8 of the 9 planned evacuation corridors work as agreed, including Mariupol Biden, Xi to speak as U.S. warns about China military aid for Ukraine war Chinese foreign ministry official meets with Russia's ambassador to China In Break With Moscow, Uzbeks Won't Recognize Separatist 'Republics' In Ukraine Russia pulls U.N. vote on Ukraine over 'arm-twisting' claims Canada imposes new sanctions on Belarusian leaders for their support of Ukraine invasion Australia Broadens Sanctions to More Russian Banks, Billionaires Japan adds Russia sanctions, U.S. envoy offers home to Ukrainians Bank of England raises rates again as war hits economy Crucial Russian sovereign bond payment received by JPMorgan, processed -source See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fourteenth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast: Zelensky puts Biden on the spot with his emotional speech to Congress Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine Top official rejects "neutrality" model for Ukraine without security guarantees NATO has tried to reach Russia unsuccessfully via deconfliction hotline NATO defense ministers vow to enhance deployments near Russia. Russia attacks theatre sheltering civilians, Ukraine says Melitopol mayor was freed in a prisoner swap, Ukrainian officials say UN Security Council members call for emergency Ukraine meeting Thursday The International Court of Justice orders Russia to immediately halt its invasion of Ukraine Turkish foreign minister to visit Russia, Ukraine for peace talks, Erdogan says Russian Patriarch, Pope Urge 'Just Peace' in Ukraine US Justice and Treasury Departments launch multilateral Russian oligarch task force Japan to revoke Russia's "most favored nation" status over Ukraine invasion France wants to end Russia gas and oil imports by 2027-PM Castex Putin Announces Measures to Overcome Western 'Economic Blitzkrieg' Russia Blocks Access to BBC, Vows More Media Retaliation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirteenth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list on website): Zelensky signals he doesn't expect Ukraine to join NATO anytime soon Tweet on Peace Talks Putin casts doubt on prospects for breakthrough in peace talks with Ukraine. Biden to announce $800 million in new military assistance for Ukraine, US official says US secretary of state announces $186 million more in humanitarian assistance for Ukrainians NATO Secretary General Press Conference 3.15.22 Ukraine says it has been hit by 3,000 cyber-attacks since mid Feb Russian bombardment of Kyiv kills four, curfew called Biden to join NATO leaders in Brussels and attend European Council summit next week amid Ukraine war Hungary will stay out of Ukraine war, PM Orban tells rally ‘Europe stands with you’: EU leaders vow support for Ukraine during Kyiv visit Russia withdraws from Council of Europe UK imposes more sanctions against Russian and Belarusian citizens, including Putin's "key political allies" US secretary of state announces sanctions on 11 Russian military leaders, some involved in quashing dissent See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twelfth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list available on website): Czech, Polish, Slovenian PMs Flying To Kyiv To Meet Zelenskiy Tweet on Peace Talks Russian advances "remain stalled" in Ukraine, senior US defense official says Russia’s attack on a military base did not affect the flow of arms to Ukraine, a Pentagon official says. First convoy of civilians escapes besieged Mariupol More than 2.8 million refugees have fled Ukraine. Here's where they are going. The U.S. warns China not to give Russia military or economic aid. Bennett holds back-to-back phone calls with Putin, Zelensky on ceasefire efforts Schröder presses on with Ukraine peace bid after ‘intense’ meeting with Putin Georgian Leadership Squabbles Over Ukraine Germany to buy 35 Lockheed F-35 fighter jets from U.S. amid Ukraine crisis Israel will "not be a route to bypass" Russian sanctions, says minister of Foreign Affairs In Poland, protesters demand a ban on road cargo traffic between the E.U. and Russia and Belarus. EU member states agree new package of sanctions against Russia Factbox: What revoking Russia's 'most favoured nation' status means Japan imposes sanctions on 17 more Russians, including billionaire See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The eleventh episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list available on website): Tweet from Mykhailo Podoliak Bloodied but alive after Russian air strike in western Ukraine Humanitarian aid convoy fails to reach the city of Mariupol Ukraine: ICRC calls for urgent solution to save lives and prevent worst-case scenario in Mariupol Ukraine: civilian casualty update The Russians Might Have Expected a Warm Welcome. Instead the Mayor Labeled Them ‘Occupiers.’ Biden adviser warns China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions US officials say Russia has asked China for military help in Ukraine Bennett, Zelensky speak on phone after Ukraine leader proposes Jerusalem summit U.N. says no evidence to back Russian claim of Ukraine biological weapons program Russia counts on sanctions help from China; U.S. warns off Beijing Russian default on debts no longer ‘improbable’, says IMF head Australia joins allies in sanctioning Russian oligarchs See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tenth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list available on website): Russian forces regroup near Kyiv after setbacks Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens Several major cities in Ukraine are "under attack," says presidential aide Ukraine is trying to open new evacuation routes on Friday, authorities say About 100,000 people have evacuated Ukraine through evacuation corridors in the past 2 days, Zelensky says UN Security Council to Meet Friday on Biological Weapons, at Moscow's Request Premier Li offers China’s help for ‘grave’ Ukraine situation U.S. Battles Russia and China on Ukraine War Disinformation Facebook allows Ukraine war posts urging violence against Russians Putin and Lukashenko to hold talks in Moscow on Friday Gerhard Schröder travels to Moscow to meet Putin in Ukraine peace bid Biden to announce Friday that US will move to revoke "most favored nation" status for Russia White House says US stands with companies pulling out of Russia, after Kremlin threatens to seize assets Russia hits back at Western sanctions with export bans See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ninth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list available on website): Ukraine war: Three dead as maternity hospital hit by Russian air strike Lavrov dismisses 'pathetic outcry' over hospital bombing U.K. Ministry of Defence tweet on thermobaric weapons Defence Secretary statement to the House of Commons on Ukraine: 9 March 2022 Scholz: Sending Polish jets to Ukraine via US base in Germany 'certainly' not an option Ukraine and Russia agree to work on humanitarian issues - Ukrainian minister Ukraine's Kuleba sets out immediate priorities Special operation proceeding as planned, says Lavrov See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The eight episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list available on website): Ukraine agrees to proposed humanitarian evacuation routes Russia accused of shelling Mariupol evacuation route as civilians flee Sumy 'Surprise move': U.S. stunned by Poland's fighter jet offer US Vice President Harris is set to begin trip to Poland and Romania Wednesday US sending Patriot missiles to Poland to counter any threats to allies POLITICO Playbook: EXCLUSIVE: ‘Limited’ no-fly zone gains steam among foreign policy elite Putin, Israel's Bennett discuss Ukraine by phone EXPLAINER: Why Israel is mediating between Russia, Ukraine State Department official: "Russia is trying to up the ante and broaden its demands" in Iran nuclear deal FACT SHEET: United States Bans Imports of Russian Oil, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Coal UK to phase out Russian oil imports by 2023 and explore ending gas imports Sanctions on Russia must not include ban on Russian energy imports, Hungarian prime minister says Russia sanctions vote delayed after White House intervention Scoop: Senators look to lock down Russia's gold reserves See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventh episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list on website): Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks ends with no results. 'Propaganda corridors': Ukraine rejects Russian offer to let civilians flee to Russia Ukraine starts evacuating civilians from some besieged areas Every day of resistance creates better conditions for Ukraine in the negotiations to guarantee our future in peace - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Russia warns West of $300 per barrel oil, cuts to EU gas supply Wheat prices trade ‘limit up’ again, hit highest in nearly 14 years as Russia-Ukraine conflict continues U.S. Officials Meet With Regime in Venezuela, to Discuss Oil Exports to Replace Russia’s UK Prime Minister aide announcement video War in Ukraine: World Bank approves $723m financial package Defense Secretary Calls Up More Troops to Europe Congress proposes Russian energy import ban, trade penalties Germany sticks with Putin for its oil and gas Canada will impose sanctions on 10 individuals close to Russia's Putin, says Trudeau Japan imposes more sanctions on Russia, Belarus Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries and territories See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices