Apr 15 Mariupol holds out against Russia’s siege, a symbol of Ukrainian resistance By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Unbroken by a Russian blockade and relentless bombardment, the key port of Mariupol is still holding out, a symbol of staunch Ukrainian resistance that has thwarted the Kremlin's invasion plans. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 7:09 What the Biden administration learned from past presidents about military aid in Ukraine By Ali Rogin The U.S. this week authorized one of its largest arms packages yet for Ukraine with $800 million worth of weapons designed to help it against an expected battle in the east. The question of whether to arm Ukraine is one… Continue watching
Apr 14 The flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet sinks after taking heavy damage By Adam Schreck, Associated Press The flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet sank after a fire inflicted heavy damage in the latest setback for Russia's invasion. Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the vessel with missiles. Continue reading
Apr 14 Oklahoma has only slightly increased oil and gas production during the Ukraine war. Here’s why By Adam Kemp President Joe Biden has been calling on U.S. oil and gas companies to drill more. In Oklahoma, one of the nation's most productive oil regions, producers say there are hurdles to meet that demand, even though they want the president… Continue reading
Apr 14 Russian opposition leader ally ordered to serve 6 months in prison By Associated Press A Russian court has replaced the parole-like restrictions on an associate of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a prison sentence. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: Pentagon confirms reports that Russian warship badly damaged By Associated Press In anticipation of a new Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine, President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved an $800 million package of military assistance, including additional helicopters and the first provision of American artillery. Continue reading
Apr 14 Ukrainian forces claim missile strike against Russia’s top warship in Black Sea By Adam Schreck, Associated Press Ukrainian officials say their forces hit the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet with missiles. Continue reading
Apr 13 Artillery and helicopters among $800 million in new military assistance for Ukraine approved by Biden By Zeke Miller, Associated Press, Associated Press President Joe Biden approved $800 million in new military assistance to Ukraine, including artillery and helicopters, to bolster its defenses against an intensified Russian offensive in the country's East. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 3:52 Russian forces enter Mariupol as outgunned Ukrainians prepare for renewed assault By Nick Schifrin, Tommy Walters In Mariupol Wednesday, Russian troops and their separatist allies drove into a city they’ve already destroyed following a six-week siege that gutted 90 percent of the buildings. As Ukrainian forces prepared for more intense battles, 120,000 civilians remain trapped in… Continue watching