Vladimir Putin has announced the suspension of the New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control pact between the United States and Russia. This has caused alarm among world leaders, who fear that the move could lead to a new arms race. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and U.S. President Joe Biden have both expressed regret and urged Russia to reconsider its decision. The future of the treaty remains uncertain.
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Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, has arrived in Moscow for a high-profile visit that includes a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit comes as tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to rise, with the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations warning China against providing lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine. Wang's visit is the final stop in an eight-day international tour and it is unclear what topics will be discussed, but it is likely to include the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and U.S.-China relations.
U.S. lawmakers visited Taiwan on Monday and Tuesday to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen and deepen military cooperation between the two sides. The delegation also held talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s founder Morris Chang, and China responded to the visit by holding large-scale military exercises. The visit is a sign of the strong relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan, despite the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China.
Jimmy Carter, the longest-living U.S. president in history, has decided to receive hospice care at home with his family instead of additional medical intervention. His congregation honored him during Sunday services and former President Bill Clinton paid tribute to him on Presidents Day. Carter's family has asked for privacy during this time.
U.S. President Joe Biden visited Kyiv, Ukraine on February 20th to show support for the country and reaffirm the United States' commitment to Ukraine. During the meeting, Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the ongoing conflict and Biden expressed his support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The visit was seen as a sign of solidarity between the two countries and a reminder of the United States' commitment to standing up for its allies and partners.
A 4-foot alligator was discovered in Brooklyn's Prospect Park by a park maintenance staff member on Sunday. It is believed to be suffering from cold shock due to its native warm, tropical climate, and it is unclear how it ended up in the park. The alligator is now being evaluated and cared for by the Animal Care Centers of NYC, and the public is being reminded that it is illegal to keep wild animals as pets.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's top foreign policy adviser Wang Yi is set to arrive in Moscow this week, coinciding with US President Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine. This trip comes at a time of strained relations between the US and China, and the timing of the two trips underscores the sharpening of geopolitical fault lines between the world's two superpowers. Wang Yi's visit is seen as an attempt by China to balance its diplomatic relations with both the US and Russia.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 6,542 guns at airport checkpoints across the U.S. in 2020, an all-time high of 18 guns per day. This has caused alarm among security officials, as more Americans are carrying firearms. TSA administrator David Pekoske commented on the situation, urging travelers to double check their bags before heading to the airport and be aware of prohibited items. The agency is working to reduce this number in the coming years.