Newsweek: Russia is Avoiding Civilian Targets, Used Far Less Total Ordinance than U.S. Did in One Day in Iraq

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Russia’s conduct in the brutal war tells a different story than the widely accepted view that Vladimir Putin is intent on demolishing Ukraine and inflicting maximum civilian damage—and it reveals the Russian leader’s strategic balancing act. If Russia were more intentionally destructive, the clamoring for U.S. and NATO intervention would be louder. And if Russia were all-in, Putin might find himself with no way out. Instead, his goal is to take enough territory on the ground to have something to negotiate with, while putting the government of Ukraine in a position where they have to negotiate. . .

In nearly a month since Russia invaded, dozens of Ukrainian cities and towns have fallen, and the fight over the country’s largest cities continues. United Nations human rights specialists say that some 900 civilians have died in the fighting (U.S. intelligence puts that number at least five times UN estimates). About 6.5 million Ukrainians have also become internally displaced (15 percent of the entire population), half of them leaving the country to find safety. . .

But, the analyst says, the damage associated with a contested ground war involving peer opponents shouldn’t blind people to what is really happening. (The analyst requested anonymity in order to speak about classified matters.) “The heart of Kyiv has barely been touched. And almost all of the long-range strikes have been aimed at military targets.”

.. .In the analyst’s view, though the war has led to unprecedented destruction in the south and east, the Russian military has actually been showing restraint in its long-range attacks.

As of the past weekend, in 24 days of conflict, Russia has flown some 1,400 strike sorties and delivered almost 1,000 missiles (by contrast, the United States flew more sorties and delivered more weapons in the first day of the 2003 Iraq war). The vast majority of the airstrikes are over the battlefield, with Russian aircraft providing “close air support” to ground forces. The remainder—less than 20 percent, according to U.S. experts—has been aimed at military airfields, barracks and supporting depots. (Read more about Russia avoiding civilian targets HERE)

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‘We Should Not Escalate’: French President Complains After Biden Calls Putin a ‘Butcher’ (VIDEO)

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French President Emmanuel Macron lamented President Joe Biden’s choice of words during an interview, arguing that it could be escalatory to call Russian President Vladimir Putin out directly over multiple reports of war crimes in Ukraine.

Reporting site Visegrad 24 tweeted video of Macron along with the caption, “Macron is criticizing Biden for calling Putin ‘a butcher.’ The French president says it’s not constructive. ‘I would not use that kind of language. If a ceasefire is to be brokered, we must not escalate — neither through words nor actions.’”

Macron appeared to be suggesting that it was more important to keep an open dialogue with Putin than to be forthright about the actions he has either permitted or expressly ordered as his occupation forces continue their invasion of Ukraine.

“Macron warned against calling Putin a ‘butcher.’ ‘I wouldn’t use terms like that because I’m still in talks with President Putin,’ the French President said during an interview. Prior, U.S. President Joe Biden called Putin a ‘butcher,’ a ‘murderous dictator’ & ‘a pure thug,’” the Kyiv Independent reported. (Read more from “‘We Should Not Escalate’: French President Complains After Biden Calls Putin a ‘Butcher’” HERE)

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Biden Approval Rating Tumbles to Lowest of Presidency: Poll

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President Biden’s job-approval rating has plummeted to the lowest of his White House tenure — and seven in 10 Americans lack confidence in the commander-in-chief’s ability to handle the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a survey released Sunday found. ​

The number of Americans who approve of Biden’s actions since he took the helm of the country in January 2021 has fallen to 40% – the lowest of his presidency and a dramatic 13 percentage-point drop from April 2021, the NBC News poll shows.

The poll was conducted between March 18 and 22, before Biden left for his trip to Europe, where he met with allies, visited US troops in Poland and declared that Russian leader Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power.”

The survey indicates that Americans don’t have faith in his leadership amid the Ukraine crisis, with 71% saying they have “just some” or “very little” confidence in Biden’s ability to respond to the war — including 43% of Democrats.

An overwhelming number of Americans — 82% — also say they are concerned that the war will ultimately result in the use of nuclear weapons, 74% fear US troops will end up fighting in Ukraine, and 83% worry the war will continue to cause price hikes for gasoline and other goods and services. (Read more from “Biden Approval Rating Tumbles to Lowest of Presidency: Poll” HERE)

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Army Discharges More Soldiers for Refusing COVID Shot

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Amid the exposure of Defense Department data indicating an astonishing spike in serious illnesses and injuries correlating with the COVID vaccine rollout, the Army said it has now discharged 27 soldiers for refusing an order to receive the COVID-19 shots.

The service said Thursday another 24 soldiers had been discharged in recent days, reported the Epoch Times.

The Air Force has separated 212 airmen, as of March 15, while the Navy said Wednesday it has discharged 652 sailors.

Meanwhile, as WND reported, three Department of Defense whistleblowers have presented evidence from the Defense Military Epidemiological Database that shows a nearly 1,000% increase overall in diseases and injuries in 2021 compared to the previous five years.

An Army flight surgeon testified in federal court that she was ordered by high-level command not to discuss the controversy over the Defense data. (Read more from “Army Discharges More Soldiers for Refusing COVID Shot” HERE)

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Ex-FDA Adviser: Agency Ignoring Requirement to Disclose COVID-Shot Risks

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A former adviser to the FDA commissioner who continues to serve in an oversight role says the agency is ignoring its requirement to disclose clear safety and efficacy problems with the COVID-19 vaccines.

David Gortler wrote in a column Friday for the Federalist that, for example, the FDA, Centers for Disease Control, Pfizer and Moderna have known from the beginning about myocarditis and pericarditis risks from the mRNA vaccines.

And there are many other adverse events reported in the tracking system run by the FDA and the CDC, the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, or VAERS.

Yet no formal warnings have been made to Americans, such as labeling and letters to warn physicians, pharmacists, or the American public.

“Why? One reasonable explanation is because it would counter the narrative that endless vaccines and boosters is your patriotic duty,” Gortler wrote. (Read more from “Ex-FDA Adviser: Agency Ignoring Requirement to Disclose COVID-Shot Risks” HERE)

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Trump Drops F-Bomb as He Warns of ‘Single Most Dangerous Time,’ Slams KBJ Over ‘Woman’ Debacle

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Former President Donald Trump let it all out raw and uncut during another “Save America” rally this Saturday in Commerce, Georgia, using profanity to highlight to rallygoers just how inept the current administration happens to be.

“This is the single most dangerous time for our country in history — far more dangerous than World War I or World War II. And that’s because of the power of nuclear weapons,” he said before turning the knob up to high-powered.

“And yet you have people like John Kerry worrying about the climate. The climate! Oh, I heard that the other day. Here we are, guys, [Russia] threatening us [and] he’s worried that the ocean will rise one-hundredth of one percent over the next 300 f–king years.”

His unexpected use of the f-word prompted looks of shock that quickly transformed into loud, unrestrained cheering and applause.

Note that his remarks came on the same day that President Joe Biden “sparked a global uproar” by accidentally saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power.”

[Warning: video contains explicit language.]

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This State’s ‘Parent Bill of Rights’ Would Allow Parents to Sue Schools That Exploit Kids

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The Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate have passed a “parent bill of rights” that would allow parents to sue schools that fail to inform them about their child’s gender or social transition, according to the bill.

The bill is sitting on the desk of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, according to The Federalist. It mirrors bills advanced or alluded to in other states including Indiana, Texas, Kansas, Florida, Virginia, Missouri, and Georgia.

Wisconsin’s bill mandates that parents have “the right to review all medical records related to the child, unless specified otherwise in law or court order,” “the right to determine the names and pronouns used for the child while at school,” and “the right to review instructional materials and outlines used by the child’s school.”

According to the bill text, parents are allowed to sue governmental bodies or school officials if they violate the rights of parents or usurp “the fundamental right of a parent or guardian to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of a child.” (Read more from “This State’s ‘Parent Bill of Rights’ Would Allow Parents to Sue Schools That Exploit Kids” HERE)

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GOP Congressman Resigns Following Felony Conviction

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Republican Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry resigned Saturday after his recent conviction for lying to federal investigators and falsification of campaign documents.

Fortenberry stated his intent to resign from his position effective March 31, according to the Associated Press.

“It has been my honor to serve with you in the United States House of Representatives. Due to the difficulties of my current circumstances, I can no longer effectively serve,” Fortenberry stated in his letter of resignation.

(Read more from “GOP Congressman Resigns Following Felony Conviction” HERE)

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Reports: Joe Biden’s Call for Regime Change in Russia Not Part of Prepared Speech

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The White House confirmed Sunday that President Joe Biden’s call for regime change was not part of his prepared speech.

“For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power,” Biden said at the conclusion of his speech, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Biden’s quip prompted administration officials to scramble and walk back his comment in an effort to reassure the world that the United States was not calling for regime change in Russia.

Axios cites “a top official” who confirmed the line was not on Biden’s prepared text or on his teleprompter. The Washington Post cited “a person familiar with the speech” who also said Biden’s line was not planned.

During the 2020 presidential campaign, Biden repeatedly campaigned on the idea that he would be a better president than President Donald Trump because of his understanding of the gravity of the presidency. (Read more from “Reports: Joe Biden’s Call for Regime Change in Russia Not Part of Prepared Speech” HERE)

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US Envoy Downplays Expectations That New Iran Nuclear Accord Is Close

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The US special envoy to Iran​ on Sunday chilled expectations that a new nuclear deal between Iran and world powers was imminent as 11 months of talks stalled amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

​”I can’t be confident it is imminent​. ​… A few months ago we thought we were pretty close as well,” ​Robert ​Malley said at the Doha Forum international conference​ in Qatar​.

“In any negotiations, when there’s issues that remain open for so long, it tells you something about how hard it is to bridge the gap. ​​”

But Malley’s assessment of the Biden administration’s efforts to revive the 2015 deal brokered by the Obama White House​ was at odds with comments from an Iranian official. ​

“Yes, it’s imminent. It depends on the political will of the United States,” ​Kamal ​Kharrazi​, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said at the conference.​ (Read more from “US Envoy Downplays Expectations That New Iran Nuclear Accord Is Close” HERE)

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