BBC: Marina Ovsyannikova: Russian journalist tells of 14-hour interrogation 15 March 2022 A Russian journalist has been fined and released after she protested against the war in Ukraine on a live TV news programme and made an anti-war video. Marina Ovsyannikova, an editor at state-controlled Channel 1, was detained after she ran on to the … Continue reading Flash: Russian News Protester Released: BBC
‘It’s the right thing to do’: the 300,000 volunteer hackers coming together to fight Russia The Guardian: Ukraine appealed for a global army of IT experts to help in the battle against Putin – and many answered the call. [The Guardian spoke] to people on the digital frontline. Chris Stokel-Walker and Dan Milmo — 15 … Continue reading Risky Business: Hackers for Ukraine vs Putin’s Techies
March 14 War Notes Updates: About Time– Pope Francis Speaks Out: AP: VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has decried the “barbarianism” of the killing of children and other defenseless civilians in Ukraine and pleaded for a stop to the attacks “before cities are reduced to cemeteries.” In some of his strongest denunciations yet of the … Continue reading Snapshots for a Grim New Week
March 11, 2022 Reuters: Deutsche Bank to wind down in Russia, reversing course after backlash By Tom Sims, John O’Donnell and Frank Siebelt Deutsche CEO had said exit “would go against our values” Investors criticised Deutsche’s Russia presence CEO’s 2021 pay up 20% FRANKFURT, March 11 (Reuters) – Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE), which faced stinging criticism … Continue reading Big News: Top Money-Launderer Deutsche Bank Ditches Russian Biz; More Oligarch Superyachts Seized
Well, I declare & knock me over with a feather: the Determined Retiree Himself, Garrison Keillor, has been jolted into joining the Ukraine Resistance. (At least, a column’s worth, which is a start.) Garrison Keillor: Reality is a good antidote, America. Take a long hard look. The Column: 03.09.22 Garrison Keillor “God created war so … Continue reading Hat Trick