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 UN 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
Mar 09 Watch 8:11 ‘A new kind of czar’: Putin’s path from the KGB to the presidency The war in Ukraine is the making of one man: Russia's President Vladimir Putin. He is now in his third decade of ruling Russia, time often marked by cooperation with the West, but more often by antagonism and confrontation. Lisa… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 12:23 Biden bans Russian oil in the U.S. as evacuations continue in Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Volodymyr Solohub, Karl Bostic President Biden on Tuesday announced a U.S. ban on all imports of Russian oil, as U.S. intelligence officials say they believe Russia underestimated Ukraine's potential for resistance. Meanwhile, intense fighting continues across the country, while more than 2 million Ukrainians… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 7:40 How Biden’s ban on Russian oil will impact the U.S. and Europe By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas The U.S. ban on Russian oil adds another level of pressure to a strained global market. The average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. is now $4.17, and the price of crude oil topped $130 a barrel… Continue watching