U.S. President Joe Biden has unveiled several new sanctions against Russia in the wake of Moscow’s military actions in Ukraine, but one major sanction considered a “nuclear option,” could have major consequences. The U.S. and its allies could kick Russia out of the SWIFT banking system. Here’s an explanation as to why such a choice is so drastic. Continue reading “What is SWIFT?”
Zelenskyy: Ukraine ‘left alone’ to fight Russia

CGTN | 25-May-2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday his country had been “left alone” to fight Russia after the Kremlin announced a “special military operation” in the Donbas region. “We have been left alone to defend our state,” Zelenskyy said in a video address. “Who is ready to fight alongside us? I don’t see anyone.” Continue reading “Zelenskyy: Ukraine ‘left alone’ to fight Russia”