The United States is increasing its humanitarian assistance in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by welcoming 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and providing an additional $1 billion in food, medicine, water and other supplies, the White House announced on Thursday. The…
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SAU Athlete Maintains Focus While Staying in Touch with Ukraine Family
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStaying strong and hopeful is a goal for Marko Nikoliuk, a senior entrepreneurial finance major at Southern Arkansas University who hails from Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. The nationally-ranked Mulerider tennis player is competing this Spring Break week against top-rated teams…
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State Warns of Cyber Risk, Investment Threats Related to Ukraine Conflict
During this time of troubling international conflict, the Arkansas Securities Department cautions investors and securities firms to be vigilant of increased threats from cyber-attacks and potential investment scams. “Difficult times can bring out the best in people, but as regulators…
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Arkansas Leaders Mourn Loss of Little Rock Native Killed in Ukraine
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas leaders recently paid tribute to American filmmaker Brent Renaud who was shot and killed in Ukraine, news outlets reported on Sunday. Renaud was a Little Rock native who co-founded the Little Rock Film Festival and the Arkansas Motion Picture…
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Hutchinson Calls for 3 Days of Prayer for Ukraine, Review of Arkansas Ties to Russia
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGovernor Asa Hutchinson declared his unambiguous condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Monday, with a directive to determine whether Arkansas has business contracts with Russia and a call for “Special Days of Prayer for Ukraine.” In a letter to…
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Arkansas Governor, Senators Condemn Russian Invasion of Ukraine
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGovernor Asa Hutchinson expressed his support for the people of Ukraine as they defend the current invasion from Russia during his weekly briefing on Friday. Hutchinson started by addressing the invasion of Ukraine from Russia and noted that Americans must…
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Ukraine Crisis Means Gas Prices Will Continue to Surge, Experts Warn
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOil prices were already high coming into 2022: According to AAA, the US hasn’t seen prices this high since 2014. Now, Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine has them soaring above $100 a barrel. Prior to the full-scale invasion, US diplomat…
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Biden Approves U.S. Troop Deployment to Eastern Europe to Face Russia
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPresident Joe Biden has approved the deployment of about 2,000 American troops to Eastern Europe this week and the shift of roughly 1,000 Germany-based soldiers to Romania, a senior administration official said Wednesday. The troops will be sent from Fort…