Apr 22 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds news briefing amid ongoing Ukraine conflict By Associated Press Kirby announced that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to meet with up to 40 other counterparts in Ramstein, Germany next week. Continue reading
Apr 22 Satellite photos reveal suspected mass graves near Mariupol in Ukraine By David Keyton, Yesica Fisch, Associated Press "Mariupol is gone. In the courtyards there are just graves and crosses."… Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 6:25 Biden to send more weapons to Ukraine in fight against Russia, welcome refugees By Willem Marx, Tommy Walters, Teresa Cebrian Aranda More American weapons will soon be on the way to Ukraine as its forces face off with Russia across eastern Ukraine. President Biden made that announcement today, and said the U.S. would welcome tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees to… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 9:10 Global accusations of genocide rage as bloody scenes rise in Ukraine By Simon Ostrovsky, Dan Sagalyn, Volodymyr Solohub Russian forces have killed civilians across Ukraine, sparking global outrage, and accusations that Russia is committing war crimes - even genocide. The barbarity is evident in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, that was liberated three weeks ago. Now, a grim… Continue watching
Apr 21 Many believe Biden isn’t tough enough on Russia says AP-NORC poll By Nomaan Merchant, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Many people in the U.S. continue to question whether Biden is showing enough strength in response to Russia's war against Ukraine, even as most approve of steps the U.S. is already taking and few want U.S. troops to get involved… Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby speaks on military supplies for Ukraine By Associated Press The Pentagon spokesman said he has no problem with Moscow banning him and other Biden administration spokespeople from traveling to Russia, as it announced earlier Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 21 As hearing approaches 2 months after WNBA star Griner’s arrest, no answers on her case By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American citizen known to be jailed by a foreign government. Continue reading
Apr 21 U.S. launches new program to welcome Ukraine refugees but no longer through Mexico By Ben Fox, Associated Press The Biden administration is making it easier for refugees fleeing Russia's war on Ukraine to come to the United States from Europe while trying to shut down an informal route through northern Mexico that's emerged in recent weeks. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Yellen announces more financial support for Ukraine By Associated Press The United States is providing an additional $500 million in financial assistance to Ukraine to help the beleaguered country sustain salaries, pensions and other government programs while it fends off Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Biden announces $1.3 billion in new assistance for Ukraine By Aamer Madhani, Robert Burns, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The new package includes $800 million in military aid for much-needed heavy artillery, 144,000 rounds of ammunition and drones for the escalating battle in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Continue reading