HOUR 1
- World banks put pressure on Russia and its oligarchs / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2022/02/27/west-finance-weapon-confrontation-russia?
- Switzerland freezes $11 billion in Russian assets / (NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/28/world/europe/switzerland-russian-assets-freeze.html?
- Joe from South Anchorage says he was wrong being neutral on Russia-Ukraine and he now supports Ukraine
- General Jack Keane overviewing Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Putin sends 400 mercenaries into Kyiv to take out President Zelensky / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/world/kremlin-400-russian-mercenaries-kyiv-assassinate-zelenskyy
- Social media warfare on Russia / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2022/02/27/how-the-ukraine-war-experienced-social-media?
- Twitter feed of Scott Bixbyidentifying where Russian yachts are located / (Twitter) https://twitter.com/scottbix/status/1497719365445296133?s=20&t=SQ8IbzFknMM-zO5UBNX24A
- The German government will send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger anti-aircraft defense systems to Ukraine. The government has also authorized the Netherlands to send Ukraine 400 rocket-propelled grenade launchers and told Estonia it ship over send nine howitzers. / (Politico) https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-war-russia-germany-still-blocking-arms-supplies/
- Switzerland freezing Russian accounts / (NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/28/world/europe/switzerland-russian-assets-freeze.html?
HOUR 2
- Mothballed planes could be used F15/16s and A-10 Warthogs / https://www.defensenews.com/congress/budget/2021/05/28/us-air-force-to-mothball-dozens-of-a-10s-f-15s-and-f-16s-in-fy22-budget/
- Gary from East Anchorage with prayers for Ukraine
- State Senator Mike Shower on mothballed jets
- Congressman Young proposes federal legislation allowing the seizure of Russian yachts / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/02/27/congressman-young-planning-legislation-seize-russian-yachts/
- Influx of money for Alaska lawmakers to save or dispense causes debate in ranks / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2022/02/27/expecting-an-influx-of-oil-money-alaska-lawmakers-say-theyre-interested-in-saving-for-later/
- Homecoming for Miss America Emma Broyles / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/02/27/fans-officially-welcome-miss-america-home/
- Tom's firm Optima put together a video for her homecoming / (YT) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQtjh1nX8TA
- Alaskans come together to show support for Ukraine / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/02/28/anchorage-residents-rally-support-ukraine/
