Given the profile of
The Championships in the
United Kingdom and
around the world, , AELTC Statement, via CNN.
... it is our responsibility to play our part in the widespread efforts of government, industry, sporting and creative institutions to limit Russia's global influence through the strongest means possible, AELTC Statement, via CNN.
In the circumstances of such unjustified and unprecedented military aggression, , AELTC Statement, via CNN.
... it would be unacceptable for the Russian regime to derive any benefits from the involvement of Russian or Belarusian players with The Championships, AELTC Statement, via CNN.
It is therefore our intention, with deep regret, to decline entries from Russian and Belarusian players to
The Championships 2022, AELTC Statement, via CNN.
Dmitry Petrov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, responded to the announcement.
Making athletes victims of some kind of political prejudices, intrigues, hostile actions towards our country, is unacceptable.
One can only express regret here, Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin Spokesman, via CNN.
Considering that Russia is after all a very strong tennis country, our tennis players are in the top lines of the world ranking, the competition itself will suffer from their removal, Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin Spokesman, via CNN.
I would like to wish the guys to do everything in order not to lose shape and not lose their world tennis class, Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin Spokesman, via CNN.
We believe that today's unilateral decision [...] is unfair and has the potential to set a damaging precedent for the game, ATP Statement, via CNN.
Three players from Ukraine — Lesia Tsurenko, Elina Monfils and Marta Kostyuk — spoke out against the silence of some Russian and Belarusian players concerning Ukraine.
The very silence of those who choose to remain that way right now is unbearable as it leads to the continuation of murder in
our homeland, Ukrainian Tennis Players, Statement, via CNN
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Here Is What Abortion Rights, Are Like Around the Rest of the World.
The June 24 Supreme Court decision that overturns Roe v. Wade means that dozens of U.S. states could ban abortion.
Legal experts say the decision puts the U.S.
with a small number of nations that have
restricted abortion in recent decades.
[Overturning 'Roe' places] the United States in the company of countries like Poland
and Nicaragua, Supreme Court Brief, via 'The New York Times'.
By contrast, other nations with similar democracies have expanded access to abortion in recent decades.
In countries with legal traditions and democratic values most comparable to the United States, such as Great Britain and Canada, abortion is legal until at
least viability, Supreme Court Brief, via 'The New York Times'.
13 states already have trigger-bans in place. Experts say it may become worth it to consider international options.
If enough states prohibit [abortion], there might be some places where it's cheaper or easier to travel internationally [...] than it is to travel to
another state, Glenn Cohen, Harvard Law School Professor,
via 'USA Today'.
72 countries allow abortion "on request," as the U.S. did for 50 years until the 'Dobbs' decision on June 24.
With close to 601 million women of child-bearing age, some of these nations have friendly relations with the U.S., such as Canada, Puerto Rico, France and Germany.
Other countries on this list include North Korea, China, Cuba, Belarus and the Russian Federation.
Other countries on this list include North Korea, China, Cuba, Belarus and the Russian Federation.
23 percent of women of child-bearing age live in countries in which abortion is legal on
extensive social or economic grounds.
14 percent of women of child-bearing age live in countries that allow abortion for broad reasons pertaining to health.
Five percent of women of childbearing age (close to 90 million women) live in countries where abortion is outlawed.
All of these numbers have yet to be updated in the wake of the June 24 Supreme Court decision
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US Open To Allow , Russian and Belarusian Players , To Compete.
The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) made the announcement on June 14. .
The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) made the announcement on June 14. .
Wimbledon was the first tennis event to
ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
But Lew Sherr, the USTA's CEO, said there was
"concern about holding the individual athletes accountable for the actions and decisions of their governments.".
But Lew Sherr, the USTA's CEO, said there was
"concern about holding the individual athletes accountable for the actions and decisions of their governments.".
...Each organization has had to deal with unique circumstances that affect their decisions, Lew Sherr, the USTA's CEO, via statement, as reported by CNN.
Based on our own circumstances, the USTA will allow all eligible players, regardless of nationality, to compete at the 2022 U.S. Open, Lew Sherr, the USTA's CEO, via statement, as reported by CNN.
The decision will allow Daniil Medvedev, currently the best in the world and reigning men's singles champion, to defend his title.
The decision will allow Daniil Medvedev, currently the best in the world and reigning men's singles champion, to defend his title.
CNN reports that the USTA has also pledged "significant financial support" to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
The USTA will work with the players and both Tours to use the U.S. Open as a platform to further the humanitarian effort of the 'Tennis Plays for Peace' program, USTA, via statement, as reported by CNN.
The U.S. Open kicks off in
New York City on Aug. 29
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Russia Says US Rocket Supplies to Ukraine , Could Bring ‘Third Country’ Into War.
'The Independent' reports that Russian officials say the United States' decision to supply Ukraine with weapons could increase the
risk of conflict between Moscow and Washington.
On May 31, President Joe Biden said the
United States would supply soldiers in Kyiv with
its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
We believe that
the United States is purposefully and diligently adding fuel to the fire. , Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, via 'The Independent'.
When questioned if the United States' decision to aid Ukraine increased the chances of adding another country to the conflict.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
said, "such risks certainly exist.".
It is a direct provocation (by Ukraine), aimed at involving the West in military action. , Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, at a news
conference in Saudi Arabia, via 'The Independent'.
Biden has said he believes the crisis
in Ukraine will end with negotiation, .
and his administration must help Ukraine to have proper leverage to end the war diplomatically.
That’s why I’ve decided that we will provide the Ukrainians with more advanced rocket systems and munitions... , President Joe Biden, from 'New York Times' op-ed, via 'The Independent'.
... that will enable them
to more precisely strike
key targets on the battlefield in Ukraine. , President Joe Biden, from 'New York Times' op-ed, via 'The Independent'
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Finland and Sweden , Officially File To Join NATO.
Finland and Sweden , Officially File To Join NATO.
Fox News reports the two Nordic countries formally applied to join NATO on May 18.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said,
"I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and
Sweden to join NATO. You are our closest partners.".
The 30 member countries belonging to the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will now
take about two weeks to review the applications.
According to Rebekah Koffler, a former Defense
Intelligence Agency intelligence officer and the author of
'Putin’s Playbook: Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America,'.
"It’s an absolute certainty that NATO will approve Finland and Sweden’s application for membership.".
This will fundamentally transform the balance of power between Russia and the West, in Northern Europe, in favor of the alliance, Rebekah Koffler, a former Defense Intelligence Agency
intelligence officer, via Fox News.
Russia’s nuclear-capable Iskander missile presents a serious threat to NATO forces, however, Rebekah Koffler, a former Defense Intelligence Agency
intelligence officer, via Fox News.
Finland shares an 810-mile border with Russia.
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov previously said, "Finland's entry into NATO will become a threat to Russia." .
Fox News reports the Kremlin warned that nuclear warheads would be deployed to the border if the country joins NATO.
Fox News reports the Kremlin warned that nuclear warheads would be deployed to the border if the country joins NATO.
But Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov later asserted
that Finland joining NATO "makes no difference."
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Finland’s Leaders Announce Support for , NATO Membership ‘Without Delay’.
CNN reports that on May 12, Finland President Sauli Niinisto
and Prime Minister Sanna Marin advocated for joining NATO
in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
CNN reports that on May 12, Finland President Sauli Niinisto
and Prime Minister Sanna Marin advocated for joining NATO
in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NATO membership
would strengthen Finland's security.
As a member of NATO, Finland would strengthen the entire defence alliance. , Finland President Sauli Niinisto and
Prime Minister Sanna Marin, via joint statement.
Finland must apply for
NATO membership without
delay. We hope that the
national steps still needed
to make this decision will be
taken rapidly within the
next few days, Finland President Sauli Niinisto
and Prime Minister Sanna Marin,
via joint statement.
Finland, a traditionally neutral country,
shares an 800-mile border with Russia.
Finland, a traditionally neutral country,
shares an 800-mile border with Russia.
On May 12, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded to the possibility of Finland joining NATO.
Finland’s entry into NATO will become a threat to Russia. The next expansion of NATO does not make our continent
more stable and secure, Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, via statement,
as reported by CNN.
Of course, all this will
become elements for
a special analysis and
development of the
necessary measures in
order to balance the
situation and ensure
our security, Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson,
via statement, as reported by CNN.
CNN reports that since Russia attacked Ukraine,
polls show that nearly 80% of citizens in Finland
support joining NATO, up from about 30% previously.
The move must be approved by parliament
and other governing bodies, .
but NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
said Finland would be "warmly welcomed"
into the international alliance
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