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June 29, 2022
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Elmo and a phrase I never thought I say....
June 29, 2022
As NATO's annual summit begins in Madrid this week amid the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the focus of member countries will be on historic shifts in European defenses. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith joins Nick Schifrin to discuss.
U.S. ambassador to NATO discusses Europe's biggest security crisis in decades - PBS NewsHour
As NATO's annual summit begins in Madrid this week amid the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the focus of member countries will be on historic shifts in European defenses. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith joins Nick Schifrin to discuss.
June 29, 2022
G-7 countires have agreed to placing price caps on Russian oil sold abroad. The plan is untested, but if it works, it could deal the final blow to Vladimir Putin's ability to finance the war in Ukraine. The changes at NATO could also be in terms of years, not months. NATO announcing plans to increase its rapid response forces from 40 thousand to 300 thousand, and that will include a sizeable increase in the number of US soldiers stationed along NATO's eastern flank...where the alliance and Russia meet head on.
Will the G7 be able to bankrupt Russia? - DW News
G-7 countires have agreed to placing price caps on Russian oil sold abroad. The plan is untested, but if it works, it could deal the final blow to Vladimir Putin's ability to finance the war in Ukraine. The changes at NATO could also be in terms of years, not months. NATO announcing plans to increase its rapid response forces from 40 thousand to 300 thousand, and that will include a sizeable increase in the number of US soldiers stationed along NATO's eastern flank...where the alliance and Russia meet head on.
June 29, 2022
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talks to Christiane Amanpour on the sidelines of the G7 summit about how the EU will support Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
'I would not at all bet on Russia': EU Commission President talks Ukraine war - C. Amanpour - CNN
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talks to Christiane Amanpour on the sidelines of the G7 summit about how the EU will support Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
June 29, 2022
CNBC's Shep Smith reports on the latest from Ukraine, including a rising number of civilian deaths due to Russian bombing. And Turkey clears the way for Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
Turkey agrees to support Finland and Sweden NATO membership; Russians target school in Kharkiv - CNBC
CNBC's Shep Smith reports on the latest from Ukraine, including a rising number of civilian deaths due to Russian bombing. And Turkey clears the way for Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
June 29, 2022
Thomson Reuters emerging markets correspondent Karin Strohecker joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the economic fallout after Russia defaults on its foreign debts for the first time in nearly a century.
Economic fallout continues for Russia after defaulting on foreign debts - CBS News
Thomson Reuters emerging markets correspondent Karin Strohecker joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the economic fallout after Russia defaults on its foreign debts for the first time in nearly a century.
June 29, 2022
Russia has made threats after the EU sanctioned the Russian region of Kaliningrad, which is cut off from the rest of the country.
The BBC’s Ros Atkins explains why this is so important to the progression of the war in Ukraine.
Why is Kaliningrad crucial to the war in Ukraine? - BBC News
Russia has made threats after the EU sanctioned the Russian region of Kaliningrad, which is cut off from the rest of the country.
The BBC’s Ros Atkins explains why this is so important to the progression of the war in Ukraine.
June 29, 2022
Holographic patients are being used in a world-first teaching programme for medical students the UK.
The mixed reality technology allows students to interact with virtual patients in clinical scenarios without the need for actors.
How holographic patients are being used to train doctors - BBC News
Holographic patients are being used in a world-first teaching programme for medical students the UK.
The mixed reality technology allows students to interact with virtual patients in clinical scenarios without the need for actors.
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