Putin intensifies bombing campaign to pressure Ukraine on territorial concessions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified the bombing campaign against Ukraine, aiming to exploit what he perceives as the country’s weakened air defenses. This escalation appears intended to pressure Kyiv into conceding on territorial demands, potentially by winter. The ongoing conflict, which began in February 2022, sees Russia occupying approximatelyContinue Reading

Lawyer for Fed’s Cook, targeted by Trump, says there are no grounds for dismissal

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s lawyer on Wednesday offered a detailed rebuttal to the accusations of mortgage fraud that US President Donald Trump asserts provide cause to fire her, saying ​they rely “on untried and unproven allegations of criminal wrongdoing.” “Governor Cook has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentionalContinue Reading