Mikhail Matveev—a *Communist*—becomes the first member of the Russian parliament to openly oppose the war. "I think that the war should be stopped immediately. Voting for the recognition of the DNR/LNR, I voted for peace, not for war." https://t.co/YT2I0Xv8Wg

— Avik Roy (@Avik) February 26, 2022

Russian embassy's gate in Dublin has been painted with blood red. And very rightly so.#Ukraine #Ukrainian #Kiev#RussiaUkraine #BidenIsAFailure #Kyiv #WWIII pic.twitter.com/t3E23069Ul

— Asrar Hussain (@iAsrarHussain) February 24, 2022

Just bring in Phil Mudd. I mean for everything. He's the best. No bullshit, no ass-kissing, no tiptoeing.
Seriously, bring that guy in for everything.

Hurricane? Phil Mudd.@WKCDOGS winner? Phil Mudd
Red carpet fashion? Phil Mudd
Magic Wall election night? John King & Phil Mudd

— Damon (@KingBeevr) February 26, 2022

Kazakhstan reportedly denies Russia's request for troops.

Kazakhstan, one of Russia’s closest allies and a southern neighbor, is denying a request for its troops to join the offensive in Ukraine, NBC reports citing its sources.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) February 26, 2022

Driving on the road towards Kyiv and the radio announcer is giving out instructions on how to make Molotov cocktails.

— Shaun Walker (@shaunwalker7) February 25, 2022

These people are HARD. 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/klshsPL8js

— Seamus Blackley (@SeamusBlackley) February 25, 2022

Imagining last night's @UN Security Council meeting on #Russia v #Ukraine a pal sent me this 1979 Doonesbury cartoon.
Sadly, it's perfect. pic.twitter.com/CYvPjBRKjO

— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) February 22, 2022

Virginia's elite colleges are booming. Others are struggling to find students. https://t.co/DxiPnU4H75

— Steve Jenkins (@SJenkins) February 25, 2022

https://twitter.com/SJenkins/status/1497276011888717828

Russia Could Use Cryptocurrency to Blunt the Force of U.S. Sanctions
Russian companies have many cryptocurrency tools at their disposal to evade sanctions, including a so-called digital ruble and ransomware. https://t.co/acxAX9dwFq

— Steve Jenkins (@SJenkins) February 25, 2022

At-Home Abortion Demand Has Skyrocketed Since the Texas Ban

A group that helps people perform their own abortions initially saw a 1180 percent increase in requests for help from Texas. https://t.co/vbAl34Zxe3

— Steve Jenkins (@SJenkins) February 25, 2022

Russian TV Uses Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard to Sell Putin's War https://t.co/sbDb0NPsqX

— Steve Jenkins (@SJenkins) February 25, 2022

The Most Immediate Nuclear Danger in Ukraine Isn’t Chernobyl https://t.co/5a0opLmssA via @CarnegieEndow

— Steve Jenkins (@SJenkins) February 24, 2022

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Russian cities to protest Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine. The police violently arrested more than 600 people in Moscow alone…these brave Russians are risking serious repercussions…https://t.co/Or5ZJkOwu6 pic.twitter.com/QzxGE8SngP

— Rula Jebreal (@rulajebreal) February 24, 2022

Today, I asked a Russian diplomat how he was doing.

"I don't know how to respond to this question," he texted back. "I am disgusted with myself, I am sick with myself. I am ashamed that we all partially let this happen… We all lied… How can there be forgiveness for us?"

— Grigor Atanesian (@atanessi) February 24, 2022