Ukraine has left two UN workers at a nuclear power plant in the country, creating a security deposit to ensure the plant’s safety. However, getting a team of monitors into the plant remains a challenge as it is situated in an active front line war zone.
Experts suggest that Ukraine's neutrality may be the most viable and quickest solution to end the conflict with Russia and stabilize the region. It's up to Ukraine whether or not to consider this option.
President Biden met with Ukrainian President and offered support as Russia continues to launch attacks on Ukraine. The US will include an air defense system in its aid package to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Israel's reliance on far-right factions raises concerns about a drift away from liberal democracy as Netanyahu returns to office once the coalition is ratified.
The ongoing Ukraine-Russia war could potentially cause a catastrophic global famine if the predicted impact on 40 million people becomes a reality, but an off-ramp is needed to prevent such a crisis. There is no deal on the table currently, but a three-piece construct has been previously discussed.
Republicans have won the 218 seats needed for a majority in the House of Representatives, while Democrats maintain control of the Senate. The final size of the Republican majority will be determined by several close House races, as well as by an accidental missile launch from Ukraine's air defenses that killed two people in Western Poland and was initially thought to be Russia's fault.
Planning for natural disasters in advance can help respond faster and more efficiently, including having secondary units to backfill later. Distance can be a challenge for response, but having units that can deploy quickly can bring relief, especially in cases of tornadoes in the Midwest.