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- Alexandra Daddario Dazzles In Braless Versace Dress For SAG Awards
- HoYeon Jung In Spaghetti-Strap Louis Vuitton For SAG Awards
- Selena Gomez Stuns In Figure-Hugging Oscar De La Renta Dress At SAG Awards
- 'WeCrashed' Release Date, Cast, And Plot - Everything We Know
- UFC News: Khabib Nurmagomedov Reacts On Potential Grappling Match Against Georges St-Pierre
- Joe Biden's SOTU Address: What To Expect
- Salma Hayek Flawless In Figure-Hugging Gucci Dress At SAG Awards
- Vanessa Hudgens Hypnotizes In High-Slit Versace At SAG Awards
- Roman Reigns Vs. Brock Lesnar To Unify WWE & Universal Championships
- Russia-Ukraine Update: Russians Move Closer To Center Of Kyiv
| Alexandra Daddario Dazzles In Braless Versace Dress For SAG Awards Posted: 28 Feb 2022 04:42 PM PST Alexandra Daddario looked flawless at last weekend's SAG Awards, rocking up the 28th annual event in a plunging and braless Versace gown fit for a goddess. The 35-year-old actress was all old-school glam in a floor-length and low-cut satin number as she graced the red carpet, joining a star-studded night that included the likes of singer Selena Gomez and actress Jennifer Aniston. Daddario, who has been upping her designer game of late, sent a giant nod to Donatella Versace, also winning over fans the minute she stepped out. Check it out below. Stuns In Silky Versace GownScroll for the photos. The HBO actress was in couture Atelier Versace, flaunting her famous cleavage in a classy way as she posed in the alabaster and shiny-satin dress. Also showing off her toned legs as the dress boasted a thigh slit, Alexandra stunned while in the sleeveless and daringly low-cut number, with a high-heeled pair of court shoes in cream offsetting the eggshell hues from her gown. Daddario also sported a deep-stained lip and purple-red manicure, with massive dangling diamond earrings jazzing up her soft-curled dark locks, worn down. See More Photos Below Daddario has been making headlines for going sporty as she influences for Alo Yoga, but this was no gym look. Fans have been going wild over the dress, and even other stars like Lily Collins were quick to hit the like button, although not everyone sent the thumbs-up. A user seeing the images on The Daily Mail shaded the blue-eyed beauty, writing: "The old rule of thumb on a red carpet dress is either bust or thighs but not both. She's one of those few that can get away with breaking that rule, and there really aren't that many." Another user wrote: "Gorgeous dress but makeup is way too harsh on her." 'Sweatpants Kind Of Girl' The glam outfits are all over Daddario's Instagram, but so are the casual sweatpants looks, ones the star has confessed she prefers over dolled-up finishes. “In my normal life when I’m not working, I’m very much a t-shirt, jeans, even sweatpants girl,” she's said.“I’ve been known to wear bedroom slippers outside. I love getting dressed up. You feel like a princess for a night." Daddario added that "it’s fun to play and try new things to help you feel like a different person from the every day.” Alo Yoga DealThe White Lotus face hasn't been announced as an official Alo Yoga ambassador, but she is regularly influencing for the activewear brand now fronted by supermodel Kendall Jenner. The latest snap came with a tennis skirt showoff, seen below. ]]> |
| HoYeon Jung In Spaghetti-Strap Louis Vuitton For SAG Awards Posted: 28 Feb 2022 04:35 PM PST Netflix sensation HoYeon Jung looked simply stunning at the 28th annual SAG Awards over the weekend - of course, the 27-year-old wore the brand she now fronts. In 2021, Jung was unveiled as the global brand ambassador for luxury French designer Louis Vuitton. While the label is all over HoYeon's Instagram, it isn't getting ignored as the Squid Game star steps out onto the glammest red carpets around. All spaghetti straps and in couture, the South Korean showcased her slender frame, with fans rushing to comment. Check it out below. Stuns In Louis VuittonScroll for the photos. Jung went classic and classy. The social media sensation opted for a black and bejeweled strappy dress with a low-cut back and silvery speck accents. The figure-hugging number showcased the star's toned back and shoulders - while HoYeon has sparked weight concern of late, she has come out to admit she barely had "time to eat" while promoting the series she stars on. All smiles, the actress wowed the cameras, with a post on Instagram marking both the look and a win. See More Photos Below HoYeon walked away with Outsanding Actress as her award, marking the achievement on Instagram and writing: "What can i say.. I JUST LOVE YOU GUYS @sagawards @squidgamenetflix @netflixkr @netflixqueue." Fans have, however, been noticing the Calvin Klein ambassador's hairpiece. Turns out, there's a unique and culturally-relevant story behind it. Hair Ribbon Story Per Allure, it's all down to detail. The outlet states: "There's a sweet story behind the hair accessory: it was inspired by the traditional Korean daenggi hair ribbon, an accessory that has been used to decorate braided hair for centuries, honoring Jung's rich cultural background." Repping Louis VuittonVuitton has muscled up, likely paying a hefty fee to have one of Netflix's most-watched face promoting its monogrammed bags, chic dresses, and baseball caps. HoYeon, a former runway model, first walked for Louis Vuitton back in 2016. Now, she only needs to get out of bed and get done up by the Kardashian-adored label to earn her likely very high paycheck. 'Dream Come True'An acceptance speech at the SAG Awards, this year held in Santa Monica, CA, saw Jung thanking fans. She gushed: "I have sat many a time watching you on the big screen, dreaming of one day becoming an actor. I just want to say thank you so much.” Shouting out her Netflix squad, the brunette beauty added: “I love you my Squid Game crew!” ]]> |
| Selena Gomez Stuns In Figure-Hugging Oscar De La Renta Dress At SAG Awards Posted: 28 Feb 2022 04:31 PM PST Selena Gomez stunned in a killer and figure-hugging black dress at last weekend's SAG Awards, opting for classic high-end designer Oscar de la Renta. The 29-year-old singer and actress steered clear of anything jazzy as she dazzled at the 28th annual event, stepping onto the red carpet in a floor-length and chic dress, but there was a malfunction as the "Rare" hitmaker fell in front of cameras. Despite the mishap, Selena pulled off her gorgeous look, quickly turning heads and fronting media outlets as a result. Check it out below. Stuns In Oscar De La RentaScroll for photos. Gomez presented at the star-studded night and barefoot. She went puff-sleeved and classic at the neckline, showcasing her slender waist via the column-style black dress. The Texas native afforded a multi-dimensional finish via layered detailing, but the frills were low as Selena only showed a little skin via a slit below the bust. She posed all angelic and wearing a chunky silver necklace, plus rings. When she finally put shoes on, Gomez went for simple black ones to match her gown. Keep scrolling for more photos after it. Fans Love Her Barefoot Social media quickly picked up on the no-shoes situation. "Selena presenting barefoot is the most selena gomez thing ever," one person tweeted. "Selena going barefoot in front of some of the biggest celebrities is actually the most selena gomez thing she could do #SAGAwards," another said. The event was also attended by famous faces including sitcom star Jennifer Aniston and MCU face Salma Hayek. Scroll For More Photos Selena has yet to mark the occasion on Instagram, where posts have largely been dedicated to her acting career, PUMA partnership, and Rare Beauty line. A recent share saw the star blowing fans a kiss as she announced: "UK and Ireland, @RareBeauty has officially arrived in-store at @SpaceNK. I can’t wait for you to try the collection!!!" Setting New StandardsSelena's range doesn't stand out in terms of it being celebrity-owned, but it is winning over fans on the self-love front. “My main purpose when I started Rare Beauty was to break down the unrealistic standards of beauty we see in society today. There’s so much pressure on us to be “perfect”— I decided to create Rare Beauty to challenge the conversations around beauty,” the former Disney star told Nylon. No More 'Unwanted Pressure' The ex to singer Justin Bieber added: “I hear all day, every day that I’m not sexy enough or cool enough. So, I wanted to create a brand to encourage each and every person to be who they are and help eliminate all of that unwanted pressure to look a certain way.” ]]> |
| 'WeCrashed' Release Date, Cast, And Plot - Everything We Know Posted: 28 Feb 2022 04:24 PM PST Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway star in WeCrashed, the story of startup co-founder and former CEO of WeWork, Adam Neumann, in Apple TV+'s new limited drama series. All About 'WeCrashed' The new drama series won't be here for long, only spanning eight episodes, WeCrashed tells the story of Israeli businessman Adam Neumann, the co-founder and former CEO of WeWork. The show will also shine a spotlight on Rebekah Neumann, the wife of Adam Neumann, who Anne Hathaway will portray. "We aspired to do with this was to present a story as fairly as possible and do not assume the worst of people and to explain that just because people do think that we might disagree with doesn't make them bad," said Hathaway during the Television Critic Association 2022 winter press tour. "I thought it was very important to get the full picture of who she is because, at the end of the day, I'm just playing a human being." John Requa and Glenn Ficarra directed the film and Lee Eisenberg and Drew Crevello are behind the script. Leto, Hathaway, Requa, Ficarra, Eisenberg, and Drew Crevello are executive producers, alongside Marshall Lewy and Aaron Hart from Wondery. The film is a collaboration between Apple Studios, Paradox Production, and Zaftig Films. "I remember friends of mine that were up-and-coming filmmakers and artists using WeWork as a product and being really happy with it. This is kind of a huge success story. The fact that it was valued so high and all of a sudden were confronted with these enormous challenges," said Leto during a recent TCA tour. When Is the Release Date Of 'WeCrashed'? WeCrashed will be available for streaming on March 18, 2022, followed by new episodes each Friday via Apple TV+ in the US. Who Is In The Cast Of 'WeCrashed'? Alongside Leto and Hathaway, WeCrashed stars Kyle Marvin, America Ferrera, and O-T Fagbenle. What Is 'WeCrashed'? WeCrashed, based on the popular 2019 Wondery podcast, WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork, tells the story of the rise and fall of the American commercial real estate company WeWork.The startup company came under fire based on disclosures made in its S-1 filing, and after mounting pressure from investors, CEO Adam Neumann resigned from the company. The limited drama series works as a love story between Adam and Rebekah Neumann and a workplace drama. The story was also featured in Businessweek, calling the scandal "a humiliating comedown" and documenting the company's many critiques from those in the business world and even from experts at Columbia University. ]]> |
| UFC News: Khabib Nurmagomedov Reacts On Potential Grappling Match Against Georges St-Pierre Posted: 28 Feb 2022 02:10 PM PST It has been more than one year since former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement. After beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 to get his 29th consecutive win, Nurmagomedov made a tough decision to permanently end his career as an MMA fighter. As of now, rumors continue to circulate about the potential return of "The Eagle" to fighting. Nurmagomedov may have been retired, but most people believe that he still has plenty of gas left in his tank. Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs Georges St-Pierre Despite being retired, "The Eagle" continues to be linked to several big names in the world of mixed martial arts. These include UFC Hall of Famer and former UFC middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre. Talks about a potential super fight between Nurmagomedov and St-Pierre started after "Eagle" defeated Gaethje at UFC 254. In an appearance on Mike Tyson’s Hotboxin podcast last year, via MMA Insight, Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz revealed that GSP's camp asked Khabib to come out of retirement and schedule a non-title fight between him and St-Pierre at 165Ibs. Unfortunately, the discussion between the two camps didn't materialize into a real fight. Eagle FC President Proposes Grappling Match Recently, the rumors about the potential Nurmagomedov-St-Pierre fight have surfaced once again after Eagle FC President Shamil Zavurov proposed a "grappling match" in Miami. However, Nurmagomedov immediately shut down the rumors in an Instagram live stream, saying that facing GSP no longer makes any sense for him. “I don’t see the point in it,” Nurmagomedov said, as quoted by MMA Mania. You can, of course, add fuel to the fire. Say something... but I don’t want to. I don’t want to promote this topic. ‘Oh, I could return to Eagle FC,’ I don’t want to make it. I want to make PR for league in another format. I don’t think that I’ll return — wrestle with someone. Let others wrestle, who need it. Do I need it?" Khabib Nurmagomedov Would Dominate Georges St-Pierre Most mixed arts fans would definitely love to see both Nurmagomedov and St-Pierre come out of retirement and face each other in a grappling match. While Nurmagomedov remains undefeated, St-Pierre is the UFC’s leader for most takedowns in promotional history. In a recent interview on Submission Radio, MMA fighter, Javier Mendez said that the Nurmagomedov-St-Pierre grappling match "would be fun to match." If the fight happens, Mendez sees "The Eagle" dominating GSP. “Khabib is going to dominate him just like he does everybody else," Mendez said, via MMA Junkie. "That’s what I expect. I expect nothing less from him. I’ve never seen him not dominate anybody.” Khabib Nurmagomedov Focused On Coaching & Training Other MMA Fighters While he previously expressed interest in fighting GSP, Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to have any current plan to change his retirement status. As of now, "The Eagle" is focused on coaching and training Russian MMA fighters, including UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev. Nurmagomedov may have been new to coaching but under his watch, Makhachev has a 4-0 record. After he defeated Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night 202, Nurmagomedov is hoping that Makhachev will finally be given the opportunity to fight for the UFC lightweight title. ]]> |
| Joe Biden's SOTU Address: What To Expect Posted: 28 Feb 2022 01:14 PM PST President Joe Biden's State of the Union (SOTU) address is slated for Tuesday, and the public is wondering what the Democrat will focus on. New reports say that Biden plans to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while also focusing on domestic issues and his administration's accomplishments in terms of rebuilding the economy after the coronavirus pandemic. Russian Attack On UkraineAccording to NBC News, Biden's team has reworked his remarks in recent days as the Russian attack on Ukraine continued and intensified. Jane Hall, an associate professor of media and politics at American University, said that Biden should link the aggression against Ukraine to what is happening at home. "He has got to speak to Ukraine, I think in many ways it is a highly momentous moment, but he has got to address domestic concerns -- how is this going to affect you, and how am I doing for you here at home," she said. Economy Biden's approval rating has declined, and polls show that most Americans disapprove of his performance in office when it comes to the economy. One Biden administration official said the president will argue that "entrepreneurship and business investment has rebounded, the economy achieved its fastest job growth in American history, the fastest economic growth in nearly 40 years and a faster recovery than every other advanced economy in the G7." According to other administration officials, Biden will tout his administration's track record in his remarks, and also put pressure on Congress to pass his Build Back Better bill. Biden's SOTU Speech White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that Biden's SOTU address will not be unlike the one former President George W. Bush gave after the September 11 attacks. "Every State of the Union address is an opportunity for the president delivering it to speak directly to the American people about what is happening in that moment, the progress being made and also the challenges we’re facing," Psaki explained. "Certainly, what we’re seeing on the ground in Ukraine, the fact that the president has built a coalition of countries around the world to stand up against Russia and Putin and put in crippling sanctions, that is part of what people will hear," she added. Importance Of SOTU According to USA Today, the State of the Union address dates back to the founding of the United States and is mandated by the Constitution. There have been 97 in-person SOTU addresses so far. The last one was held by former President Donald Trump on February 4, 2020. Though SOTU has evolved considerably over the years, it remains an important part of the American political tradition and presents a unique opportunity for presidents to directly address members of Congress and the public. ]]> |
| Salma Hayek Flawless In Figure-Hugging Gucci Dress At SAG Awards Posted: 28 Feb 2022 01:10 PM PST Salma Hayek has knocked the ball out of the park - all over again. The 55-year-old Hollywood star turned heads on the red carpet at this year's SAG Awards, going for a coral-colored, figure-hugging, and very regal satin gown, one shouting out luxury designer Gucci. The House of Gucci star put her hourglass curves on show in the classiest way possible at the 28th annual event held in Santa Monica, CA over the weekend. Unsurprisingly, the photos are getting massive traffic on social media. Check it out below. Stuns In Satin GucciScroll for the photo. The event saw the Mexican attending on behalf of the 2021-released movie bringing out Gucci's name. Salma rocked up in a ruched and tight pinkish dress, one held together by an asymmetric collar and shoulder straps - it was technically strapless. Salma also donned sheer and matching elbow gloves, plus just-about-visible glittery heels as the silky fabrics fell to the floor. Massive diamonds all over Salma's fingers and via earrings completed the glam look as Hayek rocked a chic up-hairdo. Scroll For More Photos Hayek was quick to mark the night on Instagram, posting the goddess look for her followers and name-dropping a fair few stars as she wrote: "#aboutlastnight @sagawards @willsmith @jadapinkettsmith @ladygaga @gucci @makeupbymario @jennifer_yepez @annabelleharron @thebeautysandwich @harrywinston." The mom of one had opted for Kim Kardashian's makeup artist. This year's SAG Awards also came star-studded, bringing faces including singer Selena Gomez, actress Reece Witherspoon, and Netflix star HoYeon Jung. Fans Love Her The post garnered over 270,000 likes in its first hour, with many fans describing her as beautiful, stunning, and perfect in the comments. Hayek is also fresh from a major milestone, one seeing her hit 20 million followers on Instagram. 10+10=20Sharing a hands and feet photo to mark the occasion last month, Salma told fans: "Verified 10+10 = 20 million !!!!!!!!!!! Thank you 🙏 you wonderful followers for getting us here. Love you 😘 Gracias maravillosos seguidores por hacernos llegar hasta aquí los quiero 😽 #grateful #20 #hands #feet." Salma has since gained 600,000 followers. She's followed by stars including actress Jennifer Aniston and fashion mogul Jessica Simpson. ]]> |
| Vanessa Hudgens Hypnotizes In High-Slit Versace At SAG Awards Posted: 28 Feb 2022 12:44 PM PST After a year, the 28th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards finally took place and was graced by numerous celebrities in attendance and Vanessa Hudgens as a stunning presenter. With the last show being shortened to one hour and category winners delivering pre-recorded acceptance speeches, It was a breath of fresh air to finally see these celebrities gathered together in the same place for this year's award show since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Taking off from where she left, the Tick, Tick, Boom! star graced the show in a date night style with boyfriend and co-star Cole Tucker, whom she met up with after walking the red carpet elegantly. The SAG AWARDS The 33-year-old singer walked it as she wore it on the red carpets of the SAG occasion in a Versace sleeveless, long, elegant aqua-marine silk dress with spaghetti strap sleeves laced with Chopard jewels, and a thigh-high front slit showing off her toned legs. She accompanied this look with gold stilettos and daringly gave even more skin with the low-cut neckline that showed her clear top skin and cleavages. Her straight-cut bob hair and simple close-to-natural makeup blended perfectly with her entire look and complimented the gold clutch she held. Tucker didn't let himself be outdone and held his own with a satin collared navy blue suit, a white shirt, and a sans tie. The couple stole the show. Donatella Versace admired the actress wearing her design, saying "Absolutely GORGEOUS! 🔥💚💥" while Lindsey Lohan was quick to hit the like button. The Versace Fall/Winter 2022 Collection Hudgens won't be the only one walking in Versace this period. In Milan, Donatella Versace recently released her "Ready-to-wear" Fall/Winter collection, which she refers to as Versace 2.0. "This collection introduces Versace 2.0. It represents a next step and a move forward, not focusing on the singular but on multiplicity, progression, and diversity—exactly what I see valued by the new generation," she told Vogue. The signature clothing for this year's release is, as usual, the corset that she uses to capture the fashion industry's growth since Generation Z and their outlook on life, which she finds impressive. Upcoming Movies After the successful release of the Netflix movie Tick, Tick, Boom!, and The Princess Switch 3, the actress is currently working on an animated series for Zack Synder's Army of the Dead called Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas, which is set to be released this year. Also, she recently launched a skincare brand, "Know Beauty", that encourages DNA testing to determine the most suitable products for its customers, with co-celebrity Madison Beer. In addition, she became the spokesperson for Fabletics' velour line, a sports brand. The actress sure has a lot on her hands. Vanessa Hudgens And Selena Gomez Reunite Not only did we get to see Hudgens look smashing, but we also got to see the Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez duo again on our screens. The two stars reunited backstage at the SAG awards and sent a shiver of childhood nostalgia down our spines. Remembering the duo as childhood stars in popular shows that were seen growing up reminded us of how far the movie industry has come. What was your favorite show? ]]> |
| Roman Reigns Vs. Brock Lesnar To Unify WWE & Universal Championships Posted: 28 Feb 2022 12:21 PM PST Following the main event of WrestleMania 38 Night 2, one WWE Superstar will hold both championships. WrestleMania 38 Main Event Becomes A 'Title Unification' Match After Brock Lesnar won the WWE Championship at the Elimination Chamber, he declared that his match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania would be "title vs. title." While the match is still a "Champion vs. Champion" and "Title vs. Title" match, a significant change was made to the stipulation recently. On Friday, WWE began referring to the Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns match at WrestleMania as being a "title unification" bout rather than just being "title vs. title." At first glance, this might not appear to be a change. There are significant differences between a title unification match and a title vs title match, however. Scroll down to learn more. The Difference Between A 'Title Unification' Match And 'Title Vs. Title' A title unification match permanently unifies the two titles as one. The WWE Superstar who wins a title unification match does not then defend each title separately. An example of this is when WWE unified the WWE Championship and WCW Championship at Vengeance 2001. Chris Jericho became the first-ever Undisputed Champion that night. Jericho would then defend both titles at the same time. This was done until Triple H was declared the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion nine months later. An example of a title vs. title match is the main event of WrestleMania 35. In that match, both the RAW and Smackdown Women's Championships were on the line. The two titles would continue to be separate, however, even though one person was holding both. Becky then attempted to defend both titles in separate matches later at Money in the Bank but lost the Smackdown title to Charlotte Flair. Following WrestleMania, there will be one champion. That might not mean WWE will move forward with one champion for both RAW and Smackdown, however. Scroll down to reveal more. WWE & Universal Titles To Be Unified Following Triple H being awarded the World Heavyweight Championship in 2002, WWE didn't have an undisputed champion until 2013. At the TLC PPV that year, Randy Orton defeated John Cena for both the WWE and World Heavyweight Championships. They would continue with just one champion until 2016, when the Universal Championship was introduced at SummerSlam. According to comments made by Dave Meltzer on a recent Wrestling Observer Radio, however, WWE does not plan on reverting back to having just one champion after WrestleMania 38. Scroll down to reveal what he said. WWE Expected To Revert Back To One Champion Per Brand After WrestleMania While many fans have expressed that they would rather have just one champion for both RAW and Smackdown, that does not appear to be the direction WWE is moving in. Dave Meltzer had the following to say regarding the situation. "The deal here is that it is a unification match. From what I am told, it's the same idea as the last time they unified the titles. Remember like 20 years ago, 18 years ago, when they did and then like a week later they just handed a belt to Triple H?," Meltzer said."I was told that it is not feasible in the modern environment to not have each brand, given the two networks, have a champion. So this would be a unification match and then they will -- not forget about it -- but there will be two champions."Scroll down to reveal the updated lineups for Nights 1 and 2 of WrestleMania 38. WrestleMania 38 Updated Lineup Below is the updated lineup for WrestleMania 38 this year: WrestleMania Saturday will be held on April 2nd, 2022. The only match confirmed for the show thus far is the title unification bout between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar. WrestleMania Sunday on April 3rd, 2022 has two confirmed matches. The headlining bout will feature Charlotte Flair defending the Smackdown Women's Championship against Ronda Rousey. Becky Lynch will also defend the RAW Women's Championship against Bianca Belair that night. Just one other match is official for the show thus far. Dominik and Rey Mysterio will face the Miz and Logan Paul. It has not been announced which night this match will take place on, however. ]]> |
| Russia-Ukraine Update: Russians Move Closer To Center Of Kyiv Posted: 28 Feb 2022 12:18 PM PST Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine has mobilized the western world, with leaders seeking to isolate and weaken Russia as it carries out crimes against humanity. The Ukrainians have, with the help of their allies, been putting up an admirable fight and fending off the invaders, but still, the powerful Russian military now appears to be approaching the center of Kyiv, the nation's capital. Read more below. Moving Closer To KyivCiting a senior U.S. defense official, CNN's Ellie Kauffman reported via Twitter that Russians have moved five kilometers closer to center of Kyiv since yesterday. According to the official, the advance on the capital "remains slowed," but nevertheless Putin's forces are now just 25 kilometers (around 15 miles) outside of the city center. Defending Kyiv is absolutely imperative for the Ukrainians, who are outgunned and outnumbered, engaging in guerilla warfare with Russian troops. Russians 'Frustrated' Putin and his allies allegedly hoped to take Kyiv and conquer Ukraine in a matter of days. However, strong resistance from Ukrainian troops -- coupled with unprecedented sanctions and military aid from the west -- appears to have shocked the Kremlin and the Russian military, which has been suffering major losses. The Russian government is reportedly "frustrated" now, which means that troops might be ordered to take a "more aggressive approach" as the bloody battle for Kyiv continues. Read More Below What does taking a "more aggressive approach" mean? According to the senior defense official, the Russians are now likely to reevaluate their tactics, and they might even start targeting civilians. The official said that "one of the things that could result is a reevaluation of their tactics and the potential for them to be more aggressive and more overt in both the size and the scale of their targeting of Kyiv." The official added that Russians are "causing civilian harm and they are striking civilian targets," but noted that it remains unclear "whether it's intentional and directed." Devastating Sanctions All countries in the European Union have imposed devastating sanctions on Russia. The United States, Canada, Japan, and others have done the same. On Monday, President Joe Biden announced additional sanctions against Russia’s central bank. The sanctions are guaranteed to harm the Russian economy in a profound way. "Our strategy to put it simply is to make sure that the Russian economy goes backward. As long as President Putin decides to go forward with his invasion of Ukraine," a senior administration official explained to CNBC. ]]> |
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