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Coverage dated September 5, 2022 to September 6, 2022

Biden Says No to Appeals to Designate Russia a State Sponsor of Terror

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Observers say such action could have unintended consequences and even make the situation in Ukraine worse

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  1. Politico

    Biden’s ‘no’ on Russia terrorism label picks Congress fight (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    As it stands today, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is the only person who can designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.

  2. France 24

    Biden rejects branding Russia 'state sponsor of terrorism' (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    US President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday said it would be counterproductive to brand Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism," rejecting calls from Ukraine and lawmakers to take the far-reaching…

  3. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Biden will not declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden has made a final decision against designating Russia as a state sponsor of terror, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday.

  4. Newsweek

    Kremlin denies Biden's softening on Russia despite terrorist label refusal (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Russian Foreign Ministry official Alexander Darchiev said in August that a U.S. designation as a state sponsor of terrorism would cross a "point of no return."

  5. Voice of America

    Biden Says No to Appeals to Designate Russia a State Sponsor of Terror (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Observers say such action could have unintended consequences and even make the situation in Ukraine worse

  6. New York Times

    Biden will not designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. (opens New York Times)

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  7. Washington Times

    Biden refuses to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    President Biden is rejecting calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.

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