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
Apr 21 Putin tries to claim victory in Mariupol but won't storm last holdout of Ukrainian resistance By Adam Schreck, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has tried to claim victory in the strategic port of Mariupol, even as he ordered his troops not to storm the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the war's iconic battleground. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 4:34 Russia intensifies attacks in Eastern Ukraine By Amna Nawaz, Tommy Walters, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Russia launched a barrage of strikes in Eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, marking a new stage of the war Ukrainian officials are calling “the battle of the Donbas.” And Ukrainian forces trapped in a Mariupol steel plant plead for international assistance… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 6:36 What to expect in the next phase of Russia's war By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn As the U.S. and NATO ramp up billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine, there are risks to consider -- including Russia's military reaction. Chief Correspondent Amna Nawaz talks with former Marine and NATO official John Manza about the… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 7:22 What Putin's past tells us about where Russia's war goes next Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, but financier Bill Browder said he’s tried to warn governments about Vladimir Putin’s corruption and violence for years longer. Judy Woodruff asks Browder about his new book, “Freezing Order,” which details what he learned… Continue watching
Apr 20 Wimbledon bans Russian, Belarusian players over war in Ukraine By Chris Lehourites, Associated Press Russian and Belarusian tennis players have been banned from competing at this year's Wimbledon tournament because of the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 20 Russia bombards Mariupol steel plant as fighting moves to Ukraine's east By Adam Schreck, Associated Press Russian forces have pressured a stubborn pocket of resistance in Mariupol amid renewed hopes Wednesday for an evacuation of thousands of civilians from the shattered port city. Continue reading