Feb 27 Watch 6:11 Sanctions, protests: How Putin’s war is impacting ordinary Russians By PBS NewsHour Hundreds of Russians have been arrested for demonstrating against Ukraine’s invasion across the country. Meanwhile, sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s economy are slowly having an impact: the ruble is fluctuating, people are queuing up outside ATMs and prices are rising. Continue watching
Feb 26 World powers move to block some Russian banks from global SWIFT transaction system By Zeke Miller, Raf Casert, Associated Press Saturday’s move includes cutting key Russian banks out of the SWIFT financial system, which daily moves countless billions of dollars around more than 11,000 banks and other financial institutions around the world. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: U.S. respects ‘bravery’ and ‘heroism’ of Russians protesting war against Ukraine, says State Department By News Desk State Department spokesman Ned Price on Friday praised peaceful protests in Russia against that country's invasion of Ukraine, saying the U.S. "deeply" respected protesters. Continue reading
Feb 25 International Olympic Committee urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus By Associated Press The International Olympic Committee has urged sports bodies to cancel or move all events they plan to hold in Russia and Belarus and stop using the countries' flags and national anthems. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 5:12 U.S. shuts embassies, holds talks as tensions over Russia mount By PBS NewsHour President Biden held a high-stakes call with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid warnings that an invasion into Ukraine could begin ‘any day.’ All U.S. Embassy non-emergency personnel have been ordered to leave Ukraine and American citizens have also been advised… Continue watching
Feb 06 Top Biden aide says Ukraine invasion could come ‘any day’ By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The senior adviser to President Joe Biden offered another stark warning the day after U.S. officials confirmed that Russia has assembled at least 70% of the military firepower it likely intends to have in place by mid-month to give President Vladimir Putin… Continue reading
Feb 05 Russian bombers fly over Belarus amid Ukraine tensions By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The mission came as the Kremlin has moved troops from Siberia and the Far East to Belarus for sweeping joint drills. The deployment added to the Russian military buildup near Ukraine, fueling Western fears of a possible invasion. Continue reading
Jan 26 As tensions in Eastern Europe rise, Russia threatens retaliation if demands over Ukraine are not met By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russia has warned it would quickly take "retaliatory measures" if the U.S. and its allies reject its security demands over NATO and Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: Biden acknowledges toll of COVID on nation, but says ‘it will get better’ By Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Associated Press At a Wednesday news conference to mark his first year in office, President Joe Biden is admitting that the pandemic has exhausted and demoralized many Americans. Continue reading
Jan 05 U.S. pushes unity on Ukraine ahead of key Russia meetings By Matthew Lee, Frank Jordans, Associated Press The Biden administration and its European allies are beginning a series of meetings aimed at showing Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would be met with a forceful response. Continue reading