The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, with Russia pulling back some troops after a major war game operation in Belarus. Meanwhile, the John Durham investigation reveals that the Hillary Clinton campaign paid a tech firm to mine internet data to establish a narrative tying then-candidate Trump to Russia. The mainstream media's complicity in this effort is also coming under scrutiny. In Canada, Justin Trudeau's government is cracking down on freedom protests, while in the U.S., concerns about crime and inflation are growing. The Ukraine crisis is also a major focus, with NATO playing a key role in the conflict. Russian military operations in Ukraine are a major concern, and the U.S. is considering providing more aid to the Ukrainian government.
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