Tuesday Afternoon Update: Latest On Ukraine-Russia War, EPA Announces Action Against Norfolk Southern, George Santos Admits Lies

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Putin and Biden Trade Speeches Laying the Road for Russian-Ukraine War

Russia announced Tuesday that it will be suspending the only remaining nuclear treaty with the United States — known as the New START treaty — allowing the country to begin revamping its nuclear arsenal. China’s Xi Jinping announced that he would travel to Moscow for a Summitt meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as both nations could align against the West and Ukraine. For his part President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday, February 12, 2012 in Poland

Biden: The US will announce additional sanctions against Russia this week

He claims they will “hold accountable those responsible for this war”.

Biden also said that he would host NATO at a summit held in the USA next year.

“An attack against one is an attack against all”.

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— Sky News (@SkyNews) February 21, 2023

EPA Announces Enforcement Action Against Norfolk Southern

The Environmental Protection Agency Announcement Norfolk Southern has been ordered to pay cleanup costs following a train derailment on February 3. The incident exposed small towns in Ohio and the surrounding areas to toxic chemicals. If the company does not complete the required actions, the EPA will take the necessary steps and demand that Norfolk Southern pay three times the amount. Members of the East Palestine community are already suing the rail company in class action suits.

Buttigieg To Visit East Palestine

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced that he is planning to visit East Palestine, Ohio — more than 18 days after the Norfolk Southern train derailed. After former President and 2024 GOP candidate Donald J. Trump had announced his intention to visit the Midwest town, this is his second official visit. Buttigieg appears on ABC’s “Good Morning America”:

WATCH: Buttigieg is pressed by ABC News for an Ohio response. He concedes. “Look, I was Mayor of my hometown for eight years. We dealt with a lot of disasters.” pic.twitter.com/thJC9x3mda

— TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) February 21, 2023

Winter Weather Impacts 30 Million Americans

Winter weather alerts have been issued to more than 30,000,000 Americans as a result of a winter storm expected to strike multiple locations later this week. According to meteorologists, while the Midwest and West Coast states will experience cold and snow, the southeast will experience unprecedented heat.

Santos Admits He Lies

GOP Congressman George Santos was accused of fabricating key information on his resume during his run to Congress. He admitted lying about his college education in an interview. Piers Morgan’s release This week.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly looking at legal action against “South Park”

According to some reports, the Duke of Sussex and Duchess are represented by legal counsel “casting an eye” The animated sitcom “South Park” After parodying the royal couple, the episode featured a similar pair embarking on a worldwide privacy trip. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle weren’t directly mentioned in the episode. However, they were called “Canadian royalty” And the “Prince and his wife.”

Asbury Revival is Over

Asbury College announced it would end the historical religious cult. “revival” The service has been ongoing for 13 days, after more than 50,000 Christians visited the small Kentucky town. Kevin Brown, president of Asbury University said that Wilmore in Kentucky does not have the infrastructure necessary to accommodate the thousands of visitors. He also stated that he hopes that the same revivals will be continued in his own town.

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