AcastThe first episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network.
Stories cited in the podcast (see full list on our website):
SNL pays tribute to Ukraine in cold open, mocks Putin on Weekend Update – https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/02/27/snl-ukraine-mulaney/
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators agree to hold talks in Belarus – https://www.npr.org/2022/02/27/1083368793/ukraine-russia-negotiations-belarus
The U.N. Security Council calls an emergency special session of the General Assembly – https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/27/world/russia-ukraine-war/the-un-security-council-calls-an-emergency-special-session-of-the-general-assembly
EU releases 450 million euros for arms deliveries – https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2022-02/eu-gibt-450-millionen-euro-fuer-waffenlieferungen-an-die-ukraine-frei
In Policy Shift, Germany Now Says It Will Send Ukraine 1,500 Anti-Tank, Antiaircraft Missiles – https://www.rferl.org/a/germany-military-aid-ukraine-equipment/31725290.html
State broadcasters RT and Sputnik are to be banned – https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2022-02/russische-medien-ukraine-krieg-rt-sputnik
Ukraine invasion: EU shuts airspace to Russian planes – https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60539303
Google follows YouTube in cutting off ad revenue to Russian state media – https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/28/tech/google-russia-media-cut-off-ad-revenue-intl-hnk/index.html
Security Alert: Limited Flights Into and Out of Russia – https://ru.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-mission-russia/
West Kicks Russian Banks Off SWIFT, \’Paralyzes\’ Central Bank Assets – https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/02/27/west-kicks-russian-banks-off-swift-paralyzes-central-bank-assets-a76619
Germany to upgrade two ports ‘quickly’ to receive shipped gas – https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-to-build-two-lng-terminals-quickly-to-reduce-energy-dependency-on-russia/
bp to exit Rosneft shareholding – https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-to-exit-rosneft-shareholding.html
For Ukraine’s Refugees, Europe Opens Doors That Were Shut to Others – https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/26/us/politics/ukraine-europe-refugees.html
Ukraine: Concerns mount as black people report racism while fleeing war zone – https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-refugees-racism-russia-invasion-b2024175.html
Slovakia pushes for ‘special track’ for Ukraine toward joining EU – https://www.politico.eu/article/slovakia-pushes-for-new-eu-track-for-ukraine/
EU chief says bloc wants Ukraine as member – https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-chief-says-bloc-wants-ukraine-member-they-are-one-us-2022-02-28/
