The energy crisis in Europe caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could upend the markets for decades to come. The European Union has already implemented an embargo on Russian oil brought in by sea. That ban will go into effect in December. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan says as global markets deal with Russia’s…

After racking up wins on the battlefield Ukrainian leaders are enjoying some diplomatic victories. One of those victories is the release of two Americans captured by Russia. Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh are both military veterans and both from Alabama. They went to Ukraine to fight as volunteers, and were captured together amidst heavy fighting.…

In a sign that Russia’s casualties in Ukraine are mounting, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country will mobilize 300,000 reservists to support its troops. Putin confirmed he promised to use all military means in Ukraine and was “not bluffing” when hinting that Moscow was prepared to use nuclear weapons. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter…

President Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly and focused on Russia’s war against Ukraine. The president condemned the war and called on nations around the world to continue supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty.  “Ukraine has the same rights that belong to every sovereign nation. We will stand in solidarity with Ukraine. We will stand in solidarity…

More than 150 leaders around the world have come together this week to discuss concerns in their countries at the United Nations General Assembly. While food shortages, fuel prices, and climate change have been touched on, the focus has remained largely on Russia. As we enter day two of the UN General Assembly, President Joe…

Brittney Griner’s wrongful detention and conviction in what the U.S. State Department called a “sham trial” is now causing other WNBA players to rethink playing in Russia. For decades, during the WNBA offseason players have gone to Russia to play and supplement their income. Of the 12 WNBA players who played for Russian teams last…

Europe is considering a ban on Russian tourism in response to the war in Ukraine. Four of the five EU nations that border Russia have already started blocking Russian visitors. Restricting travel would be the latest in a series of sanctions that have battered Russia since Vladimir Putin launched his invasion on Feb. 24. Straight…

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could set back European green energy efforts for years to come. The energy crisis there is sending governments scrambling to secure sources of power, including coal – the dirtiest of all the fossil fuels. Typically, the European Union buys 70% of its coal and 40% of its natural gas from Russia.…

Many Republicans remain furious over the FBI’s search of former President Trump’s home for classified documents. Some GOP lawmakers say they don’t trust the bureau anymore, and have even said they are in favor of abolishing the nation’s top law-enforcement agency. Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette notes that the FBI’s crusade against Trump has…

After invading Ukraine in February, Vladimir Putin warned the West not to intervene in Ukraine or face “consequences that you have never encountered in your history.” In a speech to the United Nations, a Russian diplomat said it could resort to nukes in response to “direct aggression” from the West. Nonetheless, the Biden administration has…