Crisis deepens, Ukraine accuses Moscow of 'medieval' tacticsMarch 7, 2022 4:14 AMBy The Associated PressThe humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is deepening as Russian forces intensify their shelling and food, water, heat and medicine grow increasingly scarce. Ukraine says it is facing a medieval-style siege by Moscow to batter it into submission.
Capitol rally crowd urges stronger action in solidarity with UkraineMarch 6, 2022 6:17 PMBy Matt SepicMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke to the crowd, after issuing a proclamation calling the Russian invasion of Ukraine “unprovoked and unlawful.”
The State Department tells Americans to leave Russia 'immediately'March 5, 2022 12:57 PMBy Emma Bowman The new travel advisory was issued Saturday over heightened security concerns in the country as Russian military forces carry out an “unprovoked and unjustified attack” in Ukraine, the State Department said.
Evacuations are halted in an area of Ukraine where Russia had pledged a cease-fireMarch 5, 2022 7:40 AMBy The Associated Press Ukrainian officials said the work to evacuate civilians from two cities had halted amid shelling, just hours after Russia announced the deal.
Read these 6 books about UkraineMarch 4, 2022 12:10 PMBy Rina Torchinsky The Russian invasion has sparked an interest in books about Ukraine. There are many out there. If you're not sure where to get started, we've got you covered.
Explainer: How dangerous was Russia's nuclear plant strike?March 4, 2022 6:30 AMBy The Associated PressRussian shelling of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant that sparked a fire at one of its six reactors has raised fears of a disaster that could affect all of central Europe for decades, like the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown.
At least 30 people are killed after a mosque is bombed in northwest PakistanMarch 4, 2022 5:18 AMBy The Associated Press The bombing was the latest act of violence in majority Sunni Muslim Pakistan, where minority Shiite Muslims have come under repeated attacks.
Attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant triggers worldwide alarmMarch 4, 2022 4:57 AMBy The Associated PressU.N. and Ukrainian officials say no radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine and firefighters have extinguished a blaze at the facility.
Neighboring nations are giving Ukrainians a warm welcome. Some see a double standard March 3, 2022 4:25 PMBy Laurel Wamsley The embrace of those fleeing the Russian invasion is far different from the cold shoulder refugees from the Middle East and Africa have received. Race, culture and politics are all part of the story.
Play2min 09secBan of Russian aircraft from U.S. airspace has gone into effectMarch 3, 2022 5:34 AMBy David Schaper The FAA's order prohibiting Russian flights from entering U.S. airspace is now in effect. Russia is expected to respond in kind, forcing airlines to take longer routes around the massive country