*As its counteroffensive stalls, Ukraine signals readiness for a long war.*

*Rwanda accused [by Human Rights Watch of broad campaign of repression against dissidents, [even dissidents in exile].*

*Lloyd’s of London insurers dominate underwriting of fossil fuel projects, study shows.*

Robert Reich theorizes why Biden does not get credit for the good things he has done: when he speaks, he focuses on substantial points rather than emotional impact.

I agree that Biden has done some good things for the US economy, for clean energy, and for the well-being of poor Americans, and that the public does not give him the credit those actions deserve. At the same time, he has done quite a few bad things to set against those good things.

Thus, while Biden's record puts him miles above any Republican, it also puts him disappointingly far below a progressive Democrat.

The ruling party in Bangladesh has jailed 10,000 supporters of the opposition party.