The U.S. is working with the Ukraine government to prevent Pentagon-funded biological research facilities from falling into Russian control, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland claimed during a congressional hearing.

US is working with Ukraine to prevent biological research facilities from falling into the hands of Russians — Nuland pic.twitter.com/onrqFclF9W

 

— Shehzad Younis (@shehzadyounis) March 8, 2022

In this age of censorship and propaganda from all sides of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, it’s more important than ever to facilitate a free flow of information with videos, reports, and data points from every perspective. Only then can you truly inform yourself about what’s happening during this fluid and dangerous crisis.

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03/08/2022:

When asked by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) if Russia could possibly pull off a “false flag” to unleash biological weapons from the Pentagon-funded Ukraine biolabs, Nuland responded, “There is no doubt in my mind,” calling it a “classic Russian technique.”

Once again – we’ve been told by #fakenews that there’s no US #biolabs in #ukraine. Those were called “Russian propaganda” and “conspiracy theory”. How come they suddenly exist and are discussed by house representatives, with hesitation yet openly? pic.twitter.com/pLlb2EMmXc

— Lukasz Raczylo 🐭 (@raczylo) March 8, 2022

Joe Biden warns gas prices will continue to increase, claiming Russia is responsible for the price hikes: “It’s going to go up. Can’t do much right now. Russia is responsible.”

Pres. Biden asked what can be done about skyrocketing gas prices: “Can’t do much right now. Russia is responsible.” pic.twitter.com/kqqjx0A6YV

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 8, 2022

Joe Biden has announced a complete ban on Russian oil and gas imports on Tuesday.

“Today I’m announcing the United States is targeting the main artery of Russia‘s economy…The American people will deal another powerful blow to Putin’s war machine.”

President Biden announces U.S. ban on Russian oil imports:

“Today I’m announcing the United States is targeting the main artery of Russia’s economy…The American people will deal another powerful blow to Putin’s war machine.” pic.twitter.com/3HtvXxEWfR

— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 8, 2022

Full announcement:

NATO countries have provided NLAW grenade launchers and instructions to the neo-Nazi Azov regiment in Kharkiv.

A shipment of NLAW grenade launchers and instructors from #NATO countries arrived in #Kharkiv. The Azov regiment was the first to learn about new weaponry pic.twitter.com/CCzjN40rW7

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 8, 2022

President Vladimir Putin has responded to Biden’s oil and gas ban by announcing that Russia will ban exports on certain products and raw materials until December 31. The specific materials and products will be reportedly listed in the next two days.

PUTIN DECIDES TO BAN THE EXPORT OF PRODUCTS AND RAW MATERIALS OUTSIDE THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION UNTIL DECEMBER 31

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 8, 2022

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a similar declaration that his country will phase out dependence on Russian oil and gas.

In another economic blow to the Putin regime following the illegal invasion of Ukraine, the UK will move away from dependence on Russian oil throughout this year, building on our severe package of international economic sanctions. pic.twitter.com/E8MO6WRjPn

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) March 8, 2022

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines says US and international actions to ban Russian energy imports likely won’t “deter” Putin, but only make him “escalate” his military operation in Ukraine.

DNI Haines: “Our analysts assess that Putin is unlikely to be deterred by such setbacks and instead may escalate, essentially doubling down to achieve Ukrainian disarmament.” pic.twitter.com/V521FWZ7PQ

— CSPAN (@cspan) March 8, 2022

Patriarch Kirill, head of the Orthodox Church, says Putin’s operation in Ukraine is morally just, because it is confronting the “toxic values of the West” like the “gay lobbies.”

Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church: “The war in Ukraine? It is right, against gay lobbies and the toxic values ​​of the West.” pic.twitter.com/DrQkMo76Ed

— RadioGenova (@RadioGenova) March 8, 2022

China media outlets are now embedded with Russian forces in Ukraine.

BREAKING: CCP media outlets are now embedding with Russian troops as they encircle Ukrainian cities

Are you paying attention yet? pic.twitter.com/uFLfoOkRJX

— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) March 8, 2022

Projection: China is accusing the U.S. of operating clandestine military biolab facilities in Ukraine and other parts of the world. Perhaps Wuhan as well?

The US has 336 labs in 30 countries under its control, including 26 in Ukraine alone. It should give a full account of its biological military activities at home and abroad and subject itself to multilateral verification. pic.twitter.com/vEiytBRKuo

— Spokesperson发言人办公室 (@MFA_China) March 8, 2022

CIA Director William Burns testifies to House Intelligence Committee that Russian President Vladimir Putin is going to “double down” on his Ukraine incursion.

CIA Director Burns testifies to House Intel Committee:

“I think Putin is angry and frustrated right now, he’s likely to double down … Where that leads, I think, is for an ugly next few weeks … The Ukrainians are going to continue to resist fiercely and effectively.” pic.twitter.com/JMRx3w3wkT

— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 8, 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron’s talks with Putin are reportedly not going well.

The Élysée Palace released images of French President Macron after his call with Putin today, regarding the invasion of Ukraine. 🇫🇷🇷🇺🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/I1uOgNMuma

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 8, 2022

EU Members of Parliament are demanding Germany end its reliance on Russian oil and gas.

Germany 🇩🇪 and other EU 🇪🇺 member states have bought 10 billion euros worth of gas and oil from Russia 🇷🇺 in the last 12 days. Stop being hypocritical and funding the Russian war while crying over Ukraine 🇺🇦! pic.twitter.com/ctqaQ5e8uI

— Mislav Kolakusic MEP 🇭🇷🇪🇺 (@mislavkolakusic) March 8, 2022

Ms @VeraJourova are you looking sometimes into mirrow???
Ukrainians people are dying and Germany/EU are financing this slaughtery. How dare you!!!
FYI: @vonderleyen / @eucopresident / @JosepBorrellF / @UN @amnesty #StopPutin #StopWar 💙💛pic.twitter.com/oT32TDXRLG

— Big Lebowski PL 🇵🇱 #UkrainiansLivesMatter 💙💛 (@DudeOfPoland) March 8, 2022

The New York Times is evacuating staff from Ukraine for their “safety and security.”

#Break: The New York Times is evacuating Russia: “For the safety and security of our editorial staff working in the region, we are moving them out of the country for now. We look forward to them returning as soon as possible while we monitor…”

Full statement: pic.twitter.com/HodSzUlvPE

— Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) March 8, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounces the “unkept promises” by the West.

Ukraine’s Zelensky denounces unkept ‘promises’ by West pic.twitter.com/uoQRVXTORJ

— Wittgenstein (@backtolife_2022) March 8, 2022

Former President Trump issues statement on record gas prices:

NEW!

President Donald J. Trump:

“BREAKING NEWS: HIGHEST GAS PRICES IN HISTORY! DO YOU MISS ME YET?” pic.twitter.com/lXvepwMHyg

— Liz Harrington (@realLizUSA) March 8, 2022

03/07/2022:

Russian President Putin is offering Ukraine four conditions for an “immediate ceasefire:”

⚡️Russia claims it will stop the war immediately if Ukraine agrees to:

– cease military action
– change constitution to enshrine neutrality
– recognize Crimea as Russian territory
– recognize the Russian-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) March 7, 2022

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to hold peace negotiations in Brest, Belarus, known as the first place the Nazis attacked during Operation Barbarossa in WWII.

Peace talks will take place today between Ukraine and Russia in Brest, Belarus

Brest is best known for being the first place the German army attacked in the Operation Barbarossa invasion of WW2. It is considered in the region as the Pearl Harbor of the Eastern Front. pic.twitter.com/GWVCTNWtFm

— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) March 7, 2022