Russia and Ukraine just completed one of the war’s biggest prisoner swaps, with Russia freeing 108 Ukrainian women in exchange for 110 Russians

Ukrainian women walk towards their relatives as part of all-female prisoner swap with Russia on October 17, 2022 in Ukraine. Ukrainian Presidential Office/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Ukraine and Russia exchanged a total of 218 prisoners on Monday, one of the largest swaps in the war thus far. Ukrainian officials said it was the biggest…

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is floating a peace plan for Ukraine that, like Elon Musk’s, requires giving major concessions to Russia

Bill Ackman. Brendan McDermid/Reuters Billionaire investor Bill Ackman floated a peace plan for Ukraine on Sunday. Like Elon Musk’s controversial plan, Ackman’s involves giving concessions to Russia. Ackman said the US should support Ukraine with aid only until its February 23 borders are restored. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has floated a peace plan for Ukraine…

China delayed the release of key economic data to avoid distraction amid the Communist Party Congress, not to conceal data, analysts say

China wants the world to focus on the Communist Party Congress where President Xi Jinping (front) is expected to secure a third term in office. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images China delayed the release of key economic data, including third-quarter GDP, scheduled for this week. This sparked speculation the data is so bad China doesn’t want to…