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We Hear You: Assessing Putin, Zelenskyy, and Biden
Editor's note: The Daily Signal's audience has thoughtful comments on the unfolding events in Ukraine. Here's a sampling from the mailbag at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: I am ashamed to be an American, and particularly ashamed of NATO ("What Could Be Next in Russia-Ukraine Conflict”). How can we watch what is happening in Ukraine…Ken McIntyre -
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False Flag Isn’t Russia’s Only Chemical Weapons Scenario
It’s very possible that Russia might use chemical weapons in a false flag operation in Ukraine, based on information the Biden administration has shared with the public on that frightening scenario. But a false flag operation isn’t the only option for Russia to use chemical weapons in Ukraine, potentially blaming a strike on any number…Peter Brookes -
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: ‘Pain Never Goes Away,’ Says Mother of Daughter Who Took Her Life After ‘Transitioning’ to a Boy
Abby Martinez lost custody of her daughter Yaeli to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services because Martinez did not fully support her daughter “transitioning” to a boy. When she was 16, Yaeli moved out of her mother’s home and later changed her name to Andrew. Yaeli began taking cross-sex hormones but…Virginia Allen -
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America’s Caught Between Russia and China Externally and the Left Internally
America is caught between an external and an internal threat. The external is an economically aggressive and America-hating China and a nuclear-equipped, America-hating Russia; the internal is a non-nuclear, America-hating left. (As I always note, “left” is not the same as “liberal”; in fact, leftism poses a mortal threat to liberalism. The greatest contemporary tragedy…Dennis Prager -
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Russia and the Pottery Barn Rule
“You break it, you own it.” This adage, a variation of the Pottery Barn Rule, was first coined by columnist Thomas L. Friedman in 2003. Friedman used it as an expression of foreign policy, suggesting that the launch of a military invasion comes with the responsibility of rebuilding a country. The adage now certainly applies…Thomas Spoehr -
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Biden’s Weakness in Ukraine-Russia Conflict Has Only Further Emboldened China in a New Kind of War
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin deserves the world’s unmitigated scorn, but not the United States’ undivided attention. For while Russia today may be an enemy of the West, it is not really a rival. For that, we must look to China. Putin’s fantasy of resurrecting a greater Russian empire is just that, a…Kevin Roberts -
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America Should Launch a 21st-Century ‘Berlin Airlift’ for Ukrainian Civilians
Recently, my wife and I had the opportunity to visit Poland and travel to the Ukraine border where we witnessed the heartbreaking sight of women and children fleeing their homeland to escape the brutality of the Russian invasion. We traveled to Krakovets, Ukraine, just inside the border, with Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian charity working to…Mike Pence -
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Getting Squeezed at Pump? Blame Biden, Not Putin
All across the country, Americans are facing staggering gasoline prices, pinching their wallets even further as inflation runs rampant. But what’s causing gas prices to skyrocket? The Biden administration blames Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, as well as greedy U.S. business owners, for the sharp rise in prices. But that doesn’t pass the…Douglas Blair -
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10 Realities of Ukraine
1. Reassuring an enemy what one will not do ensures that the enemy will do just that and more. Unpredictability and occasional enigmatic silence bolster deterrence. But President Joe Biden’s predictable reassurance to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he will show restraint means Putin likely will not. 2. No-fly zones don’t work in a big-power,…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Should America Enact a No-Fly Zone in Ukraine?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a speech in front of Congress Wednesday. Zelenskyy urged America to continue supporting Ukraine as Russian forces march their way through the country. He also encouraged America to enact a no-fly zone around Ukraine to stop Russian terror in the skies. But what is a no-fly zone? And is it…Douglas Blair -
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She Was in Kyiv the Day Russia Invaded Ukraine. Here’s What She Saw.
Kateryna Shapovalenko woke up at 5 a.m. Feb. 24 to the sound of missiles slamming into buildings in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Confused and terrified, the 23-year-old woman began receiving calls from her friends and family confirming her worst fears: Russia was invading. “February 24th was a very terrible moment. I think it was…Douglas Blair -
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Biden Encourages China by Lax Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Pompeo Says
The West’s slow response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has the Chinese Communist Party eager to get its own “free bite at the apple” by taking Taiwan, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday during a speech at The Heritage Foundation. Pompeo noted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s remote address earlier in the day to…Fred Lucas -
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‘Effects of Aggression’ Will Last, Nonprofits Aiding Ukraine Say
As Russian troops continue their onslaught against Ukraine, nonprofits on the ground are asking for support to aid both refugees and those suffering within the borders of their homeland. In a remote address to Congress on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked for more U.S. assistance as nearly 600 civilian deaths have been confirmed in…Maggie Hroncich -
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Russia Wrongly Escapes Suspension From Interpol
For years, Russia has been one of the worst abusers of Interpol. It uses the international police organization to harass political opponents and to brand as criminals any business leaders who own property the Kremlin wants to steal. No serious observer of Interpol denies these facts. When Anat Granit, former head of the agency that…Ted Bromund -
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Ukrainian-American Pastor Says His Homeland Is Watching for God to Show Up
In the darkest of times, we are tempted to give in to despair. For those living in war-torn Ukraine, the temptation must be enormous. But all around the world, people are seeing images of hope and faith amid Ukraine’s gloom. In basements, rubble-strewn streets, and underground rail stations, the Ukrainian people are coming together. Pastor…Douglas Blair -
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China’s Legislative Session Focuses on Stability, Bolsters Xi’s Position Ahead of Major CCP Gathering
China’s annual session of the National People’s Congress—a “rubber-stamp” parliament whose outcomes are predetermined by Chinese Communist Party officials—concluded on March 11. The overriding message of the session was simple: Make sure nothing gets in the way of President Xi Jinping’s bid for a third term in power. The purpose of the session was to…Michael Cunningham -
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With Regard to Ukraine, What’s in America’s Interest?
As a result of the Russian invasion and partial destruction of Ukraine, the question “What is in America’s interest?” is the question of the day. Specifically, how much should America get involved in defending Ukraine? On the left, the question “What is in America’s interest?” is moot. On the left, “America’s interest” is regarded as…Dennis Prager -
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Biden’s Burnt Bridges Exacerbate Ukraine-Related Oil Crisis
Although Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has helped to unify Europe against Russia, it has had a divisive effect in the Middle East, where many countries recently have hedged their bets by boosting ties to Moscow to offset declining confidence in U.S. leadership. Even before the Biden administration’s Afghanistan withdrawal debacle last August, U.S. allies and…James Phillips -
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US-South Korea Free Trade Agreement Turns 10. It Is Key to Further Elevating Both Countries’ Alliance.
The free trade and investment agreement between the U.S. and South Korea will hit the 10-year mark on March 15. With bilateral trade having expanded nearly 70% over the past decade, the agreement between the two long-time allies deserves renewed support and greater strategic utilization for years to come. The U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement…Anthony B. Kim -
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In a Period of Brute Force, China Increases Its Military Budget Yet Again
The Chinese Communist Party announced this week it will increase the budget for the People’s Liberation Army by 7.1%. The announcement occurred at the opening session of the National People’s Congress—the annual rubber-stamp parliament. Thus, it is just a matter of time before the extra resources start following to the People’s Liberation Army. This increase…Frederico Bartels