Putin seizes Europe's largest nuclear plant, signs laws annexing Ukraine land
could boost Russia's war efforts, as the expected rise in oil prices helps replenish the country's coffers and blunts the impact of efforts by the U.S. and its allies to cut into the Kremlin's leading source of revenue.
President Joe Biden called the decision “short-sighted’’ in light of the negative effects Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had on the global economy, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who added: “It’s clear that OPEC+ is aligning with Russia with today’s announcement.” Retreating Russian troops are not only leaving behind barren, destroyed communities, but also disturbing signs of abuse and torture.
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