Ukraine to Russia: ‘Return prisoners if you want your top ally back’

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2 years ago

April 13, 2022

Ukraine says it has arrested and detained a pro-Russian opposition leader and is offering the Kremlin a swap deal if they want him back

Ukraine government officials have reportedly told Russia to release prisoners of war if it wants the Kremlin’s most high-profile ally in the country freed and returned.

Kyiv says it has arrested pro-Kremlin oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, who was apprehended by Ukrainian forces after escaping house arrest.

‘I propose to the Russian Federation to exchange this guy of yours for our boys and our girls who are now in Russian captivity,’
uKRAINE pRESIDENT Zelensky said in a video address posted on Telegram.

President Zelensky shared an image online of an exhausted looking Medvedchuk .

The image depicts the Russian oligarch with his hands in cuffs and dressed in a Ukrainian army uniform.

⚡️BREAKING: Pro-Kremlin lawmaker, Putin's crony Medvedchuk captured.

Zelensky announced that Viktor Medvedchuk, a lawmaker with the pro-Kremlin party Opposition Platform was captured by the Security Service. Medvedchuk is accused of treason. He escaped house arrest in February. pic.twitter.com/M3SIi65uht
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) April 12, 2022

‘And may Medvedchuk be an example for you. Even the former oligarch did not escape. What can we say about much simpler criminals from the Russian hinterland? We will get everyone.’
ZELENSKY SAID.

US President Joe Biden has promised further support to Ukraine.

America ramps up support for Ukraine

The United States is expected to send more weapons after Russia’s strongest signal yet the war will grind on.

U.S. President Joe Biden referred to Russia’s attack on Ukraine as genocide for the first time.

The President addressing the media saying “we’ll let the lawyers decide internationally whether or not it qualifies, but it sure seems that way to me.

True words of a true leader @POTUS. Calling things by their names is essential to stand up to evil. We are grateful for US assistance provided so far and we urgently need more heavy weapons to prevent further Russian atrocities.
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 12, 2022

The Kremlin has denied it is committing war crimes within Ukraine, repeating claims that it is in the region to “denazify Ukraine”.

Why “stagflation” will be the greatest financial threat of 2024

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

With inflation soaring and economic growth tapering off, concerns about stagflation are on the rise

Stagflation, a situation characterised by high inflation coupled with stagnant economic growth, presents a unique challenge that many are ill-prepared to face.

Mark Wyld from MW Wealth joins to unpack what defines “stagflation”. #featured

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Will Tesla’s supercharger layoffs eventually payoff?

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May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dissolves supercharging team, leaving customers stranded.

Elon Musk’s decision to disband Tesla’s electric vehicle charging team has left customers concerned about the future of the company’s charging infrastructure.

The move comes as a surprise to many, considering Tesla’s commitment to expanding its charging network to support its growing fleet of EVs #featured

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TikTok’s fate in the United States

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2 days ago

May 4, 2024

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TikTok’s fate in the United States has never been more in doubt.

Congress approved a bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law that gives its Chinese parent company two options: sell it to an approved buyer or see it banned.

But now, the owners of the popular social media app says they’re preparing to challenge the statute in court.

Andy Keiser a Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute, and a Former Senior Advisor for the House Intelligence Committee joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #featured #business #socialmedia #TikTok #TikTokban #nationalsecurity