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Brian Cox gives stirring SAG Awards speech condemning Russian censorship after Ukraine invasion
Rich Fury From left: Jihae, Brian Cox, Dasha Nekrasova, Kieran Culkin, Nicholas Braun and Jeremy Strong accept the award for Ensemble in a Drama Series for “Succession” onstage during the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker Hangar on Feb. 27, 2022, in Santa Monica, California.
Peter Sblendorio New York Daily News “Succession” star Brian Cox received a standing ovation at the Screen Actors Guild Awards as he spoke about censorship in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The Scottish-born actor, 75, described the situation in Ukraine as “truly, truly awful” during a stirring speech Sunday after “Succession” won best ensemble cast in a drama series.
“The thing that’s really distressed me is what’s happening in Russia, to my fellow actors and actresses and performers, and writers and critics, they are told under pain of high treason that they cannot say a word about Ukraine,” Cox said. “And I think that is pretty awful. And I think we should all stand together.” Cox, who wore a mask reading “F— Off” on stage, also said the Ukraine situation is “as particularly awful in terms of what is affecting the other people, particularly in our profession.” “The president of Ukraine was a comic,” Cox said. “He was a wonderful comic performer, and we should respect that for him, and to come to the presi-
dency is amazing.” It was one of several moments during the ceremony that someone spoke about Russia invading Ukraine last week. “While tonight is a celebration, we are all at the same time holding a place in our hearts for the people of Ukraine, and sending our thoughts, prayers and hopes for impending peace,” Leslie Odom Jr. said after doing an opening segment alongside fellow “Hamilton” stars Lin-Manuel Miranda and Daveed Diggs. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
Road to ‘The Batman:’ Ranking previous batman films Connor Gray Staff Reporter The world’s greatest detective will be returning to the big screen on Mar. 4 as director Matt Reeves shows the world his take on one of DC comics largest superheroes in the much anticipated “The Batman.” To prepare for “The Batman,” here are all the previous live-action film adaptations of the caped crusader ranked. 9) “Batman & Robin” (1997) “Batman & Robin,” to put it nicely, is a waste of time, and is nothing more than a movie that feels as if it was made for the sole purpose of selling toys. A film that is overly bizarre in the sets, full of terrible writing and cringeworthy performances from most of the cast, “Batman & Robin” feels like a parody of the beloved superhero and his villains. From bat credit cards and bat ice-skates, this movie is nothing short of an irredeemable Batman film. 8) “Batman” (1966) Based on the television series of the same name, “Batman” is a fun adventure with just the right amount of ridiculousness and enjoyable moments from all the classic cast including Adam West, Burt Ward and Cesar Romero. While it has not aged all that well, “Batman” still succeeds in just being a fun time, with the great Batman and Robin duo that does not take itself too seriously. 7) “Batman Forever” (1995) Director Joel Schumacher’s first attempt at a Batman story is a lighthearted and silly take, but also has a good balance of seriousness. Val Kilmer’s performance of Batman and Bruce Wayne is underrated, as he does a decent job at subtly portraying a tortured hero. Jim Carrey’s performance as the Riddler is so extreme and charismatic that while some would not enjoy it, majority of audiences find it entertaining while also being a good insight of a man with insecurities that parallels his life to Kilmer’s Bruce Wayne. 6) “Batman” (1989) The first live-action adaptation since 1966, director Tim Burton brought a darker, more gothic tone to Batman and the Joker. With grand sets, an iconic musical score from Danny
Elfman and great performances from Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson, 1989’s “Batman” succeeded in bringing the most accurate representation, at the time, of the hero to the big screen. Though one critique many watchers stated was that Michael Keaton simply is not in it enough, which is baffling since he is the star of the movie. 5) “Batman Returns” (1992) The second and final installment for Burton and Keaton, “Batman Returns” does almost everything that “Batman” does, but better. Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman is the standout of the film, but Michael Keaton has another good outing as the Dark Knight. Danny DeVito makes for an enjoyable Penguin, however his storyline is easily the weakest point of a film that is a worthy sequel to 1989’s “Batman.” 4) “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) The weakest of Christopher Nolan’s trilogy, this is far from being a bad movie. The writing is weaker and more convenient than Nolan’s usually well-crafted scripts and while there is quite a bit of action in the film, the choreography is just lacking. The film is packed to the brim with great performances and payoff from the rest of the trilogy that makes this one of the best conclusions to a series and a great Batman movie. 3) “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016) The most divisive movie on this list, Zack Snyder’s take on Batman is either loved or hated. Ben Affleck plays Batman that is old, beaten down by time and void of hope. Affleck does great in portraying a hero that thinks he is serving humanity by fighting Superman, but along the way rediscovers what hope truly is. With some of the best action and cinematography on this list, “Batman v Superman” is a unique and interesting take on Batman. 2) “Batman Begins” (2005) A grounded and realistic take on Gotham City and how Batman would exist in our world, “Batman Begins” tells the vigilante’s origin and is also probably the best pure Batman movie. Christian Bale’s portrayal of Bruce Wayne is phenomenal, and his Batman is also great. Cillian Murphy as Scarecrow is one of the most memorable villains to be put on screen and the world
Jeffrey Wright (left) as Lt. James Gordon and Robert Pattinson in “The Batman.”
building of Christopher Nolan’s Batman universe elevates the film to a whole other level. 1) “The Dark Knight” (2008) Regarded as the greatest comic book film of all time, “The Dark Knight” has been untouched as the best adaptation of Batman and the Joker on the big screen. “The Dark Knight” shows the Joker testing Batman’s morals and how far it takes to push someone over the edge in our current society. A visually stunning film, “The Dark
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Knight” is also what would be considered a narrative masterpiece and is worth a watch from moviegoers whether they are Batman fans or not. Whether you choose to watch the new Batman movie or rewatch something from the past, many renditions of Batman will be sure to keep you entertained.
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sports Oklahoma State Baseball had their home season opener double header against Wright State this past weekend.
Marcus Brown had a career day against Wright State.
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Chris Becker Roc Riggio attempted to spark the Cowboys in game two with a stolen base.
Chris Becker Jake Thompson went 1-for-6 in the Cowboys double-header.
Chris Becker Kale Davis entered in relief of Justin Campbell and powered through two scoreless innings with five strikeouts.
Chris Becker Kale Davis entered in relief of Justin Campbell and powered through two scoreless innings with five strikeouts.
Chris Becker The finishing battery for the Cowboys met midway for a hug after wrapping up a 26-3 win in game one.
WHEN IS LITTLE MUCH?
There is a short chorus that has encouraged me many times. “Little is much if God is in it. Labor not for wealth or fame. There’s a crown and you can win it. If you go in Jesus’ name.” The woman, who poured the precious ointment on Jesus just before he was crucified, was criticized for “wasting” this expensive item. Yet, Jesus said everywhere the gospel is preached this woman’s action would be told. (Mk 14:3-9) Little things mean a lot as we are willing to serve the Lord. Paul mentions many in Romans 16 who helped him. The Good Samaritan stopped to help the man beaten and robbed. (Lu.10:30-37) Paul writes as you have opportunity, do good to all men, especially to other believers.(Gal.6:10) When the poor widow dropped the two pennies, all that she had, into the temple offering. Jesus said she gave more the large offerings given. Her “large giving” was in relation to what she had. (Mk.12:41-44)
Chris Becker OSU designated hitter Garrett Martin went 2-for-5 in game one of the double-header including a double.strikeouts.
Many people may plan to give when they receive a great amount of money, but that large amount of money may never come. We may plan to give time or talent to a project when we have more time, but that perfect time arrangement may never happen. Again, the apostle Paul encourages us “as you have opportunity, do good to all men.” We never know when a little gesture of kindness, with money, or helping in an area of service, spending a little time with a person, a word of encouragement, will be just the action that will be a great help to someone. These can be practical ways of living out the Lord’s challenge to love one another. This is the fulfilling of the many commandments in the Bible: loving people by word and action.
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Revisiting OSU’s recruiting classes from 2012 to 2017
Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter Inspired by Max Olson’s (The Athletic) article re-ranking the 2018 college football recruiting
classes using a point system, The O’Colly decided to do something similar, re-ranking OSU’s recruiting classes from 2012-17. This time frame was selected, as 2012 followed the Cowboys’ historic 2011 season, and 2017 was selected because players on classes following 2017 are still rostered. The point system we created to assign points to a player in the recruiting classes goes as follows: 0 — the player transferred or left the program. 1 — the player stayed all four years but rarely played.
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2 — the player started a few games. 3 — the player started for a season, or seasons. 4 — the player earned conference honors or made it to the NFL. 5 — the player was a top NFL draft pick and was an All-American or major award winner. The average points per player in each class were then culminated to give us the rankings. Here are the results. sports.ed@ocolly.com
First - 2016 (2.3/5) The Cowboys’ 2016 recruiting was the highest ranked class, but also the class that OSU did not sign a four-star rated commit. The 2016 class had the most future NFL players, such as offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, cornerbacks Rodarius Williams and AJ Green and wide receiver Dillon Stoner. Running back Justice Hill was also a future NFL player, but also received All-American Freshman of the Year honors. Top signees: OT Teven Jenkins, CB Rodarius Williams, LB Calvin Bundage
OSU cornerback Rodarius Williams and DE Trace Ford are building up OSU’s defensive identity.
Second - 2012 (2.2/5) Barely falling short of the 2016 class, was 2012. The 2012 class is highlighted by future second-round pick, defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah. This class also featured several other NFL players, including Kevin Peterson, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals. Top signees: DE Emmanuel Ogbah, CB Kevin Peterson, DT Calvin Barnett O’Colly Emmanuel Ogbah participates in senior day festivities. The Cowboys lost 58-23 to Oklahoma on Nov. 28 at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Sooners won the Big 12 title from this win.
O’Colly Oklahoma State receiver James Washington runs up the sideline after catching a pass from Mason Rudolph during the fourth quarter of OSU’s 45-40 loss to Kansas State on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium.
\T-Third - 2014 and 2017 (1.5/5) Shockingly, there was a tie in the rankings, between the 2014 class and 2017 class. The 2014 class is trademarked by two Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback Mason Rudolph and wide receiver James Washington. The 2017 class also has multiple NFL players, such as receiver Tylan Wallace and running back Chuba Hubbard. Also a part of the class was 2021 All-American linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez. 2014 top signees: QB Mason Rudolph, WR James Washington, QB Taylor Cornelius 2017 top signees: WR Tylan Wallace, RB Chuba Hubbard, LB Malcolm Rodriguez
Fifth - 2013 (1.3/5) The 2013 class was not particularly exceptional, but it did have four future NFL players, such as wide receiver Marcell Ateman and safety Tre Flowers. Other than the four professionals, nobody else stood out in the 2013 class. Top signees: WR Marcell Ateman, S Tre Flowers, DT Vincent Taylor O’Colly Tre Flowers takes a final look at the scoreboard as he exits the field.
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Sixth - 2015 (0.81/5) The 2015 recruiting class for OSU may be one of the worst in program history, as 10 of the 18 players would eventually leave the program before graduating. The highlight of the class is Chris Carson, the current running back for the Seattle Seahawks. The class also included Big-12 offensive lineman Marcus Keyes. Top signees: RB Chris Carson, OL Marcus Keyes, S Jordan Burton
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Trio of Cowboys receive top seeds for Big 12 tournament
Habbie Colen Kaden Gfeller celebrating after a win.
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finished with a 9-5 record in the regular season. At 184 pounds, Dakota Geer received the fourth seed after a 13-4 regular season. OSU’s lone weight class without a seeding came at 197 pounds. Gavin Stika, who started the remainder of the season in relief of former No. 1 ranked AJ Ferrari, finished the season with a 13-8 record overall with a 2-5 record in relief of Ferrari. At heavyweight, Luke Surber received the seventh overall seed following an up and down season where he finished with a 10-7 record. The Big 12 tournament kicks off on March 5 at the BOK Center in Tulsa and ends Sunday night.
With the Big 12 wrestling tournament six days away, the official seedings have been released. The Cowboys find themselves with nine of 10 participants receiving seeds. Daton Fix (133), Kaden Gfeller (149) and Dustin Plott (174) were the three Cowboys who received a No. 1 overall seed. At 125 pounds, Trevor Mastrogiovanni received the fourth seed. He boasts a 14-2 record on the season. Carter Young got the fifth seed at 141 pounds, following a 10-5 regular season record. Wyatt Sheets received the third overall seed in the 157-pound weight class after a 10-6 regular season. At 165 pounds, Travis Wittlake received the fourth seed. Wittlake sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Warner Bros. Pictures Peacemaker (John Cena) was introduced in 1966 with the tagline “A man who loves peace so much he’s willing to fight for it!”
James Gunn’s ‘Peacemaker’ is a work of art Baylor Bryant Staff Reporter
2022, and premiered with its first three episodes, with a new episode of the show coming out every Thursday. The series had a total of eight episodes. By the end of the series, Gunn and Cena proved that they could turn an unknown character like PeaceJames Gunn makes another slam dunk supermaker into a fan favorite. The series has a perfect hero project. blend of comedy, action and drama. Paired with an Gunn, the mind behind “Guardians of the Gal- amazing acting performance from Cena, the series axy” and “The Suicide Squad,” wrote and directed stands out among the other projects in the canon the spin-off series, “Peacemaker.” DCEU, or DC Extended Universe. Many believed the series to be unnecessary. The cast of characters seem to mesh well with Peacemaker was not a very well received character Cena’s Peacemaker, and they all have their own estabin “The Suicide Squad,” due to his actions at the end lished character traits and arcs throughout the show, of the film. Gunn however, knew he could tell Peace- allowing the audience to feel emotionally attached to maker’s story in a way that fans would feel bad for the them. character, and fall in love with the narrative. “Peacemaker” really succeeds by not being a Starring John Cena, the film debuted on Jan. 13, stereotypical superhero show. To the citizens of the
show, Peacemaker and his group are the bad guys. This concept works well because we can see these characters fully develop into heroes. Overall, “Peacemaker” greatly exceeded expectations and showed the genius of Gunn, as well as cemented Cena as an amazing actor. “Peacemaker” is confirmed to have a second season in the works, with most of the cast returning. All eight episodes of season one can be streamed on HBO Max.
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Stillwater Animal Welfare in need of new building
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There are not enough kennels to house stray dogs needing shelter at Stillwater Animal Welfare.
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Department set to be on the ballot in January 2023. They need a new office and space for kennels because they are out of space, director Rachel Wasserman said. There are 10 dogs on the adoption floor Animals housed at the Stillwater Animal Wel- and 10 in isolation. They also have four cats that are fare are in need of new home. being kept in the garage because they do not have The Stillwater Animal Welfare Department has space for isolation for the cats, so they are not able to been taken off the April 5 ballot for funding for a keep sick cats away from the healthy ones. Overall, new building. They are in need of funding for a new they are lacking all the facilities to take care of cats, building because the current situation of their facili- and are expected to face issues when litters of kittens ties is overwhelming. start coming in during the spring. They were previously on the ballot, but because At the Welfare department, they have three of the funding issue with the Stillwater Fire Deofficers and Wasserman. They are understaffed and partment. The city council has the Animal Welfare have started taking volunteers.
“To volunteer here you just fill out a waiver, sign in, and you can walk dogs or take care of the cats,” Madysen Jefferies, senior officer, said. The Animal Welfare department is set to get funding next year, so they are hopeful that they will build new facilities leading to a better home for these stray animals to recover and find a new home.
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Today’s Birthday (03/01/22). Organize, prepare and develop new possibilities this year. Consistent backstage productivity can accomplish wondrous results. Nurture yourself. Winter’s professional breakthroughs inspire flowering springtime creativity and artistry. Redirect around summer travel and study complications, before educational conditions improve next autumn. Follow your own inspiration. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — Make plans while allowing for spontaneity. Listen to intuition. It’s easier to finish old projects. Clean closets and organize. Draw strength through your roots. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Reconnect with friends you haven’t seen in a while. Don’t be upset by another’s insecurities. Group projects go well. Find ways to connect and collaborate. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Meet deadlines and provide excellent service. Unexpected professional benefits come your way. Listen to intuition. Invest in success. Status and influence rise naturally. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Explore educational options. Studies and travels beckon. A new adventure tempts. Consider possibilities, favoring opportunities that advance your prospects. Grab a lucky break. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Tap into a lucrative venture. Collaboration can reveal unimagined opportunities. Focus on tasks that best suit your talents and share the heavy lifting. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Grab a spontaneous opportunity for fun or romance with your partner. Enjoy common passions and enthusiasms. Develop a collaborative effort. Share something delicious. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Pay attention to your gut reaction. Notice physical boundaries and limitations. Focus on activities, foods and practices that heal and strengthen. Prepare for peak performance. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Watch for a lucky break and grab it. Savor delicious moments with someone you adore. Kindle up some romance and let sparks fly. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Family comes first. Discover unexpected solutions for a household problem. Find an incredible bargain. Upgrade technology and systems. Fix something before it breaks. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Brilliant ideas and intellectual discovery abound. Investigations and research can solve a challenging puzzle. Tap into creative energy and write. Share your perspective. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Working at home can be especially profitable. Intuition points the way to lucrative opportunities. Discover hidden treasure. Draw upon hidden resources. Focus on solutions. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Bring your excitement to the bargaining table. Share your crazy ideas and possibilities. Stay objective. Make an amazing personal discovery. Discover a new super power.
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Fighting rages on in Ukraine as talks with Russia begin Nabih Bulos and Henry Chu Los Angeles Times KYIV, Ukraine — Talks between Russia and Ukraine opened Monday amid skepticism that they would produce any breakthrough to halt Europe’s biggest ground war in 75 years, as Ukrainian fighters continued to fend off the capture of key cities, Russian missiles pounded targets and hundreds of thousands of people fled the country. Delegations from Kyiv and Moscow met Monday morning at a site near Ukraine’s border with Belarus. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had agreed to the negotiations Sunday, despite seeing “small chance to end the war,” and said the fate of his country as an independent nation had now entered a “crucial period.” In Kyiv, a two-day-long curfew was lifted Monday to allow residents to venture out cautiously to replenish supplies, get some fresh air and survey the state of their city of 3 million people. Many lined up for hours outside gas stations and supermarkets, mostly ignoring the occasional wail of air-raid sirens. Fighting continued on the outskirts of the capital, with satellite images showing Russian troops mostly massed about 19 miles north of the city, according to the British government. No major population centers have yet fallen to Russian forces, which has raised fears that Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon order an allout blitz to overrun Ukraine, depose its government and turn it into a vassal state. Zelenskyy once again called on his compatriots to defend their land. “When I planned to become a president, I said that each of us is the president, because we are all responsible for our state, for our beautiful Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said in a video address Monday, the latest in a series of public messages that have buoyed and drawn the admiration of many of his people. “Now it has happened that each of us is a warrior. ... And I am confident that each of us will win.” But half a million Ukrainians have now fled their war-torn country, said Filippo Grandi, the head of the United Nations’ refugee agency. At last count, about 281,000 people had en-
tered Poland from Ukraine, more than 84,500 had escaped to Hungary and nearly 100,000 had arrived in Romania, Moldova and Slovakia, the agency said. The remainder had found their way to other countries. There were signs of stress in Russia as well, with the heavy sanctions imposed by the U.S., Europe and other nations, including Japan and Australia, beginning to take a toll. The ruble plummeted in value against the dollar, the Russian central bank more than doubled interest rates, the Russian stock market did not open Monday and residents lined up at ATMs for fear of being stranded without cash. Pessimism attended Monday’s talks, which Moscow had originally insisted be held in Belarus. Zelenskyy’s government rejected that demand, pointing out that Russian troops had used Belarus as a staging ground to invade Ukraine from the north. Indeed, a U.S. official told the Associated Press that Belarusian troops could join their Russian counterparts on the ground in Ukraine as early as Monday. Kyiv lies barely 50 miles south of the border. About 10 a.m. Monday, video uploaded to social media showed a pair of helicopters delivering Ukraine’s representatives to the talks in Belarus’ Gomel region, near the Ukrainian-Belarusian border. Another video showed them and their Russian interlocutors sitting at a long desk inside an ornate hall. International discussions are also expected in New York, where the U.N. General Assembly, comprising all 193 member states of the world body, are scheduled to convene in a rare emergency session Monday morning to discuss Russia’s invasion. Russia had tried to block the meeting, but 11 of the Security Council’s 15 members voted for it. In Geneva, the U.N.’s human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, said her office had confirmed the deaths of 102 Ukrainian civilians — including seven children — in the war, mostly in explosions from artillery fire, rockets and airstrikes. She cautioned that the number was likely a vast undercount. “The real figures are, I fear, considerably higher,” Bachelet told the U.N. Human Rights Council on Monday.
Via Tribune News Service A crater caused by recent shelling in Kyiv outskirts on Feb. 28.
In his video address, Zelenskyy said 16 Ukrainian children had died. He also said more than 4,500 Russian troops had been killed since the invasion began in earnest Thursday, but independent verification has not been possible. Moscow has not issued any casualty figures. Near the northern entrance of Kyiv, militiamen organized by the farright Svoboda party Monday answered Zelenskyy’s call to defend their country. To justify Russia’s assault, Putin has alleged that Ukraine is ruled by “neo-Nazis” bent on committing genocide against the country’s ethnic Russians, most of whom live in the east. Svoboda rejects accusations of fascism, saying that as nationalists their interest is to defend Ukraine, while critics of the group say that in any case it has only one seat in parliament and hardly represents the mainstream. Regardless, with Ukraine under attack, the group’s organizational and combat abilities are being put to use. In Kyiv’s Obolon neighborhood, on a cold but sunny Monday morning, Svoboda militia members gouged out trenches in the grass-covered sidewalks, setting up machine guns on one side and a double-barreled anti-aircraft cannon on the other.
“We picked that one up from the Russians,” said Peter Kuzyk, head of Svoboda’s Kyiv branch. On the diplomatic front, Zelenskyy praised the Western sanctions on Russia, and called on the European Union to initiate a special procedure allowing Ukraine to immediately join the 27-nation bloc. “We are grateful to our partners for being with us, but our goal is to be with all Europeans and, most importantly, to be equal,” he said. Such an expedited accession is extremely unlikely. But the EU has been vocal in its support for Ukraine and, in a historic first, agreed over the weekend to help arm the country in its resistance against Russian aggression. “Another taboo has fallen, the taboo that the EU was not providing arms in a war,” Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy chief, said Sunday. “Yes, we are doing it. ... This war requires our engagement in order to support the Ukrainian army.”
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