Apr 30 Watch 3:05 Deep inside Mariupol’s last stronghold, Ukrainians send messages of patriotism and resolve By Ali Rogin, Ian Couzens Russia is slowly consolidating its forces around Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. Meanwhile, thousands of Ukrainians remain trapped in a steel factory in the beleaguered city of Mariupol. And as correspondent Ali Rogin reports, their loved ones are sending urgent pleas… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 2:39 Russian shelling continues as U.S. officials expected in Ukraine Russian shelling continued in Ukraine Sunday despite calls for a truce for Orthodox Easter. President Volodomyr Zelenskyy also pressed the West for more powerful weapons as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are expected to become… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch 3:05 Russian forces retreat from Ukraine’s capital region as civilians attempt to flee Mariupol By Ali Rogin, Sam Lane Ukraine says its forces have retaken the entire region around the capital Kyiv as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that retreating Russian forces left behind "a complete disaster" and said residents should beware of continued shelling and land mines. Meanwhile, efforts… Continue watching
Mar 29 Biden expresses skepticism about Russia’s promise to dial back troops near Kyiv By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden says he's not yet convinced that Russia’s announcement that it will scale back military operations near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv will lead to a fundamental shift in the war. Continue reading
Mar 28 As number of Ukrainians fleeing war hits 4 million, some signs of a slowdown By Srdjan Nedeljkovic, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The daily number of people fleeing Ukraine has fallen in recent days but border guards, aid agencies and refugees say Russia’s unpredictable war offers few signs whether it’s just a temporary lull or a permanent drop-off. Continue reading
Mar 23 Simba the lion, wolf safely evacuated from war-torn Ukraine By Stephen McGrath, Associated Press A lion and a wolf have been evacuated from a zoo in war-torn Ukraine and brought to safety in Romania in what an animal rights group involved in the operation says was a four-day mission "full of dangers" further hampered… Continue reading
Mar 23 A month in, Ukraine fights on while Moscow pays a high price By Nebi Qena, Cara Anna, Associated Press Ukraine is scarred, wounded and mourning its dead but far from beaten. Continue reading
Mar 16 The U.N. court orders Russia to cease hostilities in Ukraine By Molly Quell, Associated Press The United Nations’ top court has ordered Russia to stop hostilities in Ukraine, granting measures requested by Kyiv, although many are skeptical that Russia will comply. Continue reading
Mar 14 Once a symbol of the post-Cold War era, McDonald’s closes in Russia By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Two months after the Berlin Wall fell, another powerful symbol opened its doors in the middle of Moscow: a gleaming new McDonald’s. Continue reading
Mar 10 British sanctions on Roman Abramovich leads to restrictions on Chelsea Football Club By Rob Harris, Associated Press Unprecedented restrictions have been placed on Chelsea’s ability to operate by the British government after owner Roman Abramovich is targeted in sanctions. Continue reading