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Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the public

'Very Dangerous': Putin Recognizes Self-Proclaimed Republics in Ukraine as Independent

Ukraine's foreign minister appealed for diplomacy, saying "it's exactly now that we all should calmly focus on de-escalation efforts."

by Common Dreams staff

A healthcare worker prepares to vaccinate teachers against Covid-19

To Stop 'Endless Cycle of Death,' Biden Urged to Push Emergency Patent Waiver

"President Biden must exercise his current power and bulk up Covid vaccine, test, and treatment production abroad," more than 80 civil society groups write in a new letter.

by Jake Johnson

Dr. Paul Farmer stands outside the Butaro Hospital built by Partners in Health for the Rwanda Ministry of Health, on June 20, 2010 in Burera, Rwanda.

'A Great Loss': Partners In Health Co-Founder Dr. Paul Farmer Dead at 62

"The many lives he saved are his legacy," said one friend and colleague.

by Andrea Germanos

Fossil Fuel Giants Seek Billions From European Countries Under Secretive Treaty

"It is literally insane that the global fossil fuel phase-out is being actively sabotaged by antiquated treaties and corporate greed," said one critic.

by Julia Conley

What the US Needs to Offer Russia to Avoid War in Ukraine

In talks with Sergei Lavrov this week, Secretary Blinken certainly has diplomatic options. The question is, will he pursue the right ones?

by Anatol Lieven

Biden's Real Challenge Is Not Russia or China, But Poverty in America

The average American continues to struggle against encroaching poverty, inflation, and lack of future prospects.

by Ramzy Baroud