Biden administration sees the move as a way of making Moscow pay for damage done to Ukraine The White House supports the idea of confiscating Russian assets that have been frozen since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine‚ Bloomberg has reported‚ citing a US National Security Council (NSC) memo. The NSC – which is the US president’s principal forum for considering national security‚ military and foreign policy matters – forwarded the document to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in November‚ the agency said in an article on Wednesday. According to the memo‚ the Biden administration backs “in principle” a bill that “would provide the authority needed for the executive branch to seize Russian sovereign assets for the benefit of Ukraine.” Some $300 billion in Russian funds remain frozen in the West‚ more than $200 billion of which is held by the EU and the rest by the US. The “shift” in the White House’s stance on the matter comes as Republican lawmakers continue to resist attempts by the Biden administration to push through another $60 billion in military support for Kiev‚ Bloomberg said. The EU’s €50 billion ($55 billion) aid package for Ukraine also remains stalled due to a veto by Hungary.Save 40% on DNA Force Plus NOW! Try it today and see why so many listeners have made it an essential part of their daily routine! A senior administration official told the agency that Washington sees the confiscation of Russian assets as a tool with which to make Moscow pay for damage done to Ukraine. The World Bank estimated last year that the reconstruction of the country would cost at least $411 billion. The White House wants to align the seizure of Russian funds with its G7 allies‚ especially those in the EU‚ where support for the measure has been “tepid‚” Bloomberg said. Germany‚ France and the European Central Bank are worried that it could undermine the Eurozone’s stability and provoke Russia to retaliate and also confiscate foreign funds that it blocked in a tit-for-tat response‚ it added. The issue is expected to be discussed at the G7 leaders’ meeting in February‚ close to the second anniversary of the start of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine‚ a source told the agency. During his visit to Estonia on Thursday‚ Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky again said Russian assets abroad “need to be located‚ frozen and‚ after all‚ confiscated” before being channeled to Ukraine. Commenting on the Bloomberg report‚ Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that the seizure of Russian assets by Washington would be a step towards “undermining the international financial authority and the confidence of the international investors” in the US. By working to legalize the move at home‚ the Biden administration is trying to “pressure” the EU‚ which holds most of Moscow’s frozen funds‚ to commit similar “illegal actions” and face “the inevitable losses‚ fines and legal consequences” that will follow‚ Peskov claimed. General Michael Flynn joins Alex Jones to give his expert analysis on the Pentagon’s fumbling leadership.

Just two of 33 blazes at Canadian churches since May 2021 have been ruled as accidental A spate of fires at Christian churches in Canada could be linked to the discovery of suspected mass graves of indigenous children on the grounds of residential schools previously operated by the Catholic Church‚ CBC has reported. At least 33 churches were destroyed or badly damaged by fire between May 2021 and December 2023‚ the Canadian broadcaster said in a report on Wednesday‚ with just two of those having been ruled by investigators as accidental. The network added that 24 of the fires were cases of suspected arson‚ while several more remain under active investigation. Citing researchers and community leaders‚ CBC stated that factors including Canada’s colonial history and the discovery of potential unmarked burial sites on Residential School grounds are thought to have been the motivation for many of the suspected arson cases. This includes the possible discovery of the remains of more than 200 indigenous children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in the province of British Columbia in May 2021. Thousands of other suspected unmarked graves have been identified since 2021 in Canada‚ though no remains have been physically exhumed – including at the Kamloops site. Canada’s residential school system‚ in operation from the 1830s and 1990s‚ was made up of government-sponsored religious establishments intended to forcefully assimilate children from the North American country’s indigenous population into Euro-Canadian culture. It is estimated that about 150‚000 Indian‚ Inuit and Metis children between 4 and 16 attended the schools – many of whom were subjected to abuse.Introducing Next Level Foundational Energy from Dr. Jones Naturals starting at 30% off! This cutting-edge dietary supplement is designed to elevate your energy levels and support your overall well-being. While many people who went through the system became devoted followers of Christianity‚ the Residential School system has formed deep divides in Canadian society over the church’s role in their formation‚ and the attempted erasure of indigenous culture. “[Churches] are on fire because no one’s really addressing the truth‚” Paulina Johnson‚ a researcher at the University of Alberta‚ told CBC of the cases of suspected arson. “This isn’t to say that the arsons and the fires are justified‚ but it speaks to a bigger symbolic reality.” Johnson‚ who comes from an indigenous background‚ added: “It gives them a voice. Because for the longest time‚ Canada hasn’t really acknowledged us.” A May 2021 survey of the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School using ground-penetrating radar had revealed the possible remains of 215 children buried in unmarked graves – with some thought to have been just three-years-old. In the weeks following the announcement‚ 11 churches in western Canada were destroyed by fire in cases determined to be arson by investigators. In 2015‚ a commission established to identify the impacts of Canada’s residential schools concluded that the system amounted to “genocide.” Pope Francis‚ on a visit to Canada in 2022‚ apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in the system‚ and also acknowledged it as genocide. General Michael Flynn joins Alex Jones to give his expert analysis on the Pentagon’s fumbling leadership.

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The Golden Globes 2024 nominations have set the stage for an exciting and transformative award season. With the red carpet set to be unrolled and the stars ready to dazzle‚ the ceremony scheduled for January 7th on CBS and Paramount+ is the talk of the town. This year’s event is not just about celebrating the best in acting‚ film‚ and television. Still‚ it also marks the introduction of two innovative categories: cinematic and box office achievement and best performance in stand-up comedy on television. sergio souza / Pexels Film Front-Runners and New Categories In the film categories‚ “Barbie” leads with nine nominations‚ followed by “Oppenheimer” with eight‚ and “Poor Things” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” with seven each. The new category of cinematic and box office achievement includes “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour‚” highlighting the evolving criteria of the awards to include diverse forms of entertainment. Television Titans On television‚ “Succession” is the front-runner with nine nominations. “The Bear” and “Only Murders in the Building” follow‚ each earning five nominations‚ showcasing the depth of talent in the TV industry. ThisisEngineering RAEng / Unsplash Spotlight on Acting Prowess The acting categories shine a light on both established stars and emerging talent. In the drama category for motion pictures‚ we see familiar names like Bradley Cooper‚ Leonardo DiCaprio‚ and Cillian Murphy. The women’s category is equally impressive‚ with Annette Bening‚ Lily Gladstone‚ and Sandra Hüller among the nominees.   The musical or comedy category is a mix of seasoned actors and newcomers. For the men‚ Nicolas Cage‚ Timothée Chalamet‚ and Joaquin Phoenix are nominated‚ while Jennifer Lawrence‚ Natalie Portman‚ and Margot Robbie are some of the notable nominees among women. Supporting Stars The supporting actor categories are stacked with talent. Willem Dafoe‚ Robert De Niro‚ and Ryan Gosling for the men‚ and Emily Blunt‚ Julianne Moore‚ and Rosamund Pike for the women‚ make these categories particularly exciting. Directorial and Screenwriting Brilliance The nominations list features a blend of established and new filmmakers in directing and screenplay. Bradley Cooper‚ Greta Gerwig‚ Christopher Nolan‚ and Martin Scorsese are just a few of the notable names‚ each bringing their unique vision to their films. Television’s Top Contenders The race for the best drama series in television is fierce‚ with “Succession‚” “The Crown‚” and “The Last of Us” leading the pack. In comedy‚ “Abbott Elementary‚” “Barry‚” and “Ted Lasso” are among the top contenders. Terje Sollie / Pexels Limited Series and Anthology Excellence The limited series‚ anthology series‚ or motion picture made-for-television category includes standout shows like “All the Light We Cannot See‚” “Daisy Jones &; The Six‚” and “Fargo.” Comedy Standouts The new stand-up comedy category recognizes talents like Chris Rock‚ Sarah Silverman‚ Wanda Sykes‚ Ricky Gervais‚ Trevor Noah‚ and Amy Schumer‚ celebrating their unique contributions to entertainment through comedy. Conclusion The Golden Globes 2024 nominations list is a vibrant mix of talent‚ creativity‚ and groundbreaking work in film and television. As the industry gears up for a night of celebration and recognition‚ these nominations highlight the best of the year and signal the exciting direction in which the world of entertainment is headed. The post The Golden Globes 2024 Nominations Are Here appeared first on Fun Facts For Days.