Saturday, February 12, 2022

A lengthy briefing from a senior US military official gives us a glimpse into how the US views Russia's strategy in Ukraine. Also, President Biden signed an executive order allowing for a potential division of $7 billion in Afghanistan's frozen assets between humanitarian aid for the country and the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks. And Canada's convoy protests have touched a nerve in Europe, where a similar protest is planned in France and Brussels.

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