June 23, 2022 12:50 GMT
Powell To Testify Again And Helsinki Commission Examines "Russian Character"
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10:00 ET 15:00 BST: Two key Congressional hearing are taking place this morning. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is in the hot seat again as he provides testimony on the economy and monetary policy to the House Financial Services Committee. Across Capitol Hill, the Joint Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission) is holding "a Moral and Strategic Imperative" discussion on Russia's place within the European security architecture.
- Powell's testimony can be followed here: https://financialservices.house.gov/events/eventsi...
- The Helsinki Commission says that "the Russian Federation’s viciously imperial character" necessitates questions on Russia's "fundamental imperialism" and the need to “decolonize Russia" if Russia is to rejoin the European security framework.
- The Helsinki Commission hearing may provide clues to US strategy towards Russia following the resolution to the war in Ukraine and can be followed here: https://www.csce.gov/international-impact/events/d...
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