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President Vladimir Putin of RussiaДмитрий Осипенко / Pixabay. Following Lithuania’s decision to ban the transportation of specific goods from Russia to the exclave of Kaliningrad, the Russian government has vowed a response. Going into effect June 20th, they represent an additional effort to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine this past February. Specifically, this recent ban by Lithuania is on goods that would pass through their territory via train which have already by sanctioned by the European Union. With restrictions on the only railway that exists between Kaliningrad and the rest of Russia, the goods being impacted by the ban include advanced technology, construction materials, metals, and coal.

Lithuania has announced that it will be blocking the transit of imports and exports by rail to and from Kaliningrad as a result of Western sanctions. Located between Poland and Lithuania, Kaliningrad relies in large part on goods and supplies being shipped in via rail from Russia. Home to the Russian Baltic Fleet, as well as a deployment location for nuclear-capable Iskander missiles, the Lithuania ban significantly undercuts the ability of Russia to supply the exclave.

** This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by my father-in-law, who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. My father-in-law was a very intelligent young man. He wanted to be as helpful as possible to his family and everyone he knew. So one afternoon, when he was 10-years-old, his mother sent him to the grocery store with enough money to cover a few items he could easily carry back home.

Following the UK’s decision to leave the EU in the referendum held on June 23rd 2016, there were years of uncertainty about what regulations would be in place concerning the movement of goods and people to and from the UK, after the state had officially left the EU.

The New England Patriots have had a slow but steady offseason, most recently swinging a trade with the Miami Dolphins for often injured wide receiver DaVante Parker. This newest edition creates a unique opportunity for Bill Belichick. Assuming that the Patriots will still be selecting a wide receiver in the NFL Draft, Jakobi Meyers could actually be a prime trade candidate for the Patriots to build some more draft capital. During the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Ray gives his “Hot Take” and why he believes the addition of Parker makes Meyers expendable.

The New England Patriots have made some very precise moves to make the defense smaller. Boston.com’a Khari Thompson agrees that when the Patriots traded Chase Winovich to the Cleveland Browns for Mack Wilson, it was the first sign that Bill Belichick is changing his defensive philosophy for the 2022 season.

The Indianapolis Colts traded for Atlanta Falcons Quarterback: Matt Ryan. This video shows why Matt Ryan still earns his nickname, even after 14 NFL seasons.

The Kansas City Chiefs trade Wide Receiver: Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins. What was the compensation, and contract extension? Will this work for both teams?

Another 2022 offseason bombshell was dropped this morning when it was reported that the Kansas City Chiefs and star wide receiver have come to an impasse on a new contract, and the Chiefs have given Hill permission to seek a trade. A trade won’t come cheap, it’s expected to cost two first round Draft picks. If you’re a fan of the New England Patriots or the Buffalo Bills, there’s some bad news. League sources are telling Adam Schefter that the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets are in serious trade talks with the Chiefs.

There has been a lot of quarterback movement in the NFL this season. Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos from the Seattle Seahawks. Tom Brady retired and then unretired 40-days later, and rejoined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Indianapolis Colts acquired Matt Ryan from the Atlanta Falcons, after the Colts traded Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. Marcus Mariota will replace Ryan in Atlanta, and Mitchell Trubisky will be replacing the recently retired Ben Roethlisberger with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two names left on the trade block are Baker Mayfield and Jimmy Garoppolo. Baker is expendable for the Cleveland Browns after they traded the HOuston Texans for Deshaun Watson. The San Francisco 49ers will be replacing Jimmy G with second year quarterback Trey Lance.

Deshaun Watson has informed the Houston Texans that he’s waiving his no trade clause to go to the Cleveland Browns

The Las Vegas Raiders trade Yannick Ngakoue, to the Indianapolis Colts, for CB: Rock Ya-Sin. I detail exactly what type of player Raiders Nation is getting in the cornerback.

The Indianapolis Colts trade Cornerback: Rock Ya-Sin to the Las Vegas Raiders, straight up, for pass rusher: Yannick Ngakoue. What does this mean for the new Colts DC: Gus Bradley's defense?

The New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns have made a trade, exchanging two players who need a change of teams: Chase Winovich and Mack Wilson

The Dallas Cowboys have traded wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns.

With the Houston Texans QB: Deshaun Watson being cleared of federal charges, many Indianapolis Colts fans expect GM: Chris Ballard to get the franchise QB at any cost. But it is not a logical expectation. We explain why.

The Indianapolis Colts have traded away quarterback Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. Thought the Colts’ owner had lost patience in Wentz, the Colts aren’t better today than they were before the trade, they are worse.

In the clip, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network says that Indianapolis Colts’ owner had grown frustrated with Carson Wentz, and he wanted the team to move on. After one season, Rapport says that Wentz played well at times, but he wasn’t good enough for the Colts, and that’s why he was traded.

In the clip, Skip Bayless of Undisputed says that the Denver Broncos pulled off the steal of the century acquiring Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks. Bayless points out that this move vaulted the Broncos as the fifth best odds to win the Super Bowl.

The Indianapolis Colts trade QB: Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders, for draft picks and eating his salary, heading into the NFL 2022 Free Agency.