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November 12, 2019

Russia Ukraine Russia collusion, obstruction, Ukraine-Biden flop, so Dems will claim Trump extorted, bribed - Washington Times Kazakhstan Offers to Host Russia-Ukraine Meeting - The New York Times Trump cites corruption in Kyiv and European stinginess to justify actions on Ukraine. Neither rationale withstands close scrutiny. - Washington Post Kazakhstan offers to host Russia-Ukraine meeting - Minneapolis Star Tribune Ukraine never agreed with Russia on fixing in Constitution any "special status" for Donbas – Prystaiko - UNIAN Russia collusion, obstruction, Ukraine-Biden flop, so Dems will claim Trump extorted, bribed - Washington Times ANALYSIS/OPINION: A cleverly sardonic, slickly misleading impeachment line makes fun of how former Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley exploded the Democrats’ impeachment rationale. read more Kazakhstan Offers to Host Russia-Ukraine Meeting - The New York Times MOSCOW — Kazakhstan's ex-president said Tuesday he offered to host the leaders of Russia and Ukraine for talks on settling the conflict in eastern Ukraine, but the Kremlin was noncommittal about such an encounter. read more Trump cites corruption in Kyiv and European stinginess to justify actions on Ukraine. Neither rationale withstands close scrutiny. - Washington Post It wasn’t perfect. There were some worrisome holdovers from the previous government, and Ukrainian oligarchs remained a powerful force. The impeachment inquiry , which moves this week to public hearings, centers on whether Trump abused the power of his office for personal political gain, and has obstructed efforts to conceal it. read more Kazakhstan offers to host Russia-Ukraine meeting - Minneapolis Star Tribune MOSCOW — The former leader of Kazakhstan says he has offered to host a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents on settling the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The fighting between Russia-backed separatist rebels and Ukrainian troops in Ukraine's industrial east has killed more than 13,000 people since 2014. read more Ukraine never agreed with Russia on fixing in Constitution any "special status" for Donbas – Prystaiko - UNIAN Ukraine never agreed with Russia on fixing in Constitution any "special status" for Donbas – PrystaikoAt the same time, the top diplomat notes the need to update the law on the special procedure for local governance in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, which expires December 31. read more

Top News Putin has relished US political chaos. He may now fear Trump's impeachment - CNN How Google can help you avoid everyone while traveling for the holidays - The Points Guy Instagram is testing a new video editing tool called Reels that copies TikTok’s best features - The Verge IG's report on alleged FISA abuse taking time likely because of potential 'broadened' scope, lawmaker claims - Fox News Kohl’s Black Friday 2019: Here Are The Best Deals - Forbes Putin has relished US political chaos. He may now fear Trump's impeachment - CNN Of course, allegations of meddling in the 2016 US presidential election, which swept Trump into office, are officially denied in Russia. But they are often referenced, even on serious television news shows, with a sarcastic wink. read more How Google can help you avoid everyone while traveling for the holidays - The Points Guy Question: What’s better than turkey, stuffing and apple pie? Answer: Not much. What’s worse than running into everyone you went to high school with when you return to your hometown for aforementioned turkey, stuffing and apple pie? read more Instagram is testing a new video editing tool called Reels that copies TikTok’s best features - The Verge Instagram has launched a new video editing tool in Brazil that copies some of the best-known features of TikTok. As reported by TechCrunch and Variety, the tool is called Reels and is available on both iOS and Android. read more IG's report on alleged FISA abuse taking time likely because of potential 'broadened' scope, lawmaker claims - Fox News Investigation findings expected soon; Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz and Rep. Andy Biggs weigh in. As the public awaits Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz's report on alleged FISA abuse ahead of the 2016 election, House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., theorized that the delay could be due to a broadening investigation. read more Kohl’s Black Friday 2019: Here Are The Best Deals - Forbes This story was written in collaboration with Forbes Finds. Forbes Finds covers products we think you’ll love. Featured products are independently selected and linked to for your convenience. read more

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