Mar 24 Americans want Biden to be tougher on Russia according to AP-NORC poll By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press President Joe Biden is in Brussels to meet with key allies and coordinate a stronger response to Russia's assault on Ukraine. But a new poll shows Americans have yet to rally around Biden's leadership. Continue reading
Mar 24 U.N. blames Russia for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, urges aid By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution blaming Russia for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and urging an immediate cease-fire and protection for millions of civilians and the homes, schools and hospitals critical to their survival. Continue reading
Mar 24 U.S. pledges to accept 100,000 Ukraine refugees, expand sanctions on Russia By Chris Megerian, Lorne Cook, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House says the United States will expand its sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine by targeting members of the country's parliament and the central bank's gold reserves. Continue reading
Mar 24 NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg term extended for a year due to Russia’s war By Lorne Cook, Associated Press NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will remain in his role for an extra year to help steer the 30-nation military organization through the security crisis sparked by Russia's war on Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 24 West cranks up costs for Russia as Ukraine war enters second month By Nebi Qena, Cara Anna, Associated Press Citing a long list of weaponry he said is vital for his country's survival, the president of Ukraine cranked up pressure on NATO leaders Thursday for “military assistance without limitations," telling them that Ukrainian forces are “in a gray area,… Continue reading
Mar 24 As Russian attack grinds on, Ukraine refugees’ hopes of a quick return home wanes By Srdjan Nedeljkovic, David Keyton, Associated Press Exhausted and frightened refugees has arrived in neighboring countries as Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine a month ago. Continue reading
Mar 24 WATCH: President Biden says U.S. and NATO will respond if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine By Chris Megerian, Lorne Cook, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press U.S. President Joe Biden says the U.S. and NATO "will respond," if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 24 As emergency NATO summit begins, Zelensky pleads for aid By Chris Megerian, Lorne Cook, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Ukrainian Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for "military assistance without limitations" during an address to an emergency NATO summit taking place in Brussels. Continue reading
Mar 23 U.N. Security Council defeats Russia humanitarian resolution on Ukraine that would omit fault By Edith M. Lederer, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The U.N. Security Council has overwhelmingly defeated a Russian resolution that would have acknowledged Ukraine's growing humanitarian needs -- but without mentioning the Russian invasion that caused the escalating crisis. Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch 5:14 Biden in Europe ahead of NATO summit as Russian shelling pummels Kyiv By Jane Ferguson, Volodymyr Solohub President Biden is in Brussels preparing for a trio of summits Thursday with NATO, the European Union and the G-7. More sanctions against Russian politicians and oligarchs are on the way, as the allies continue coordinating support for Ukraine. This… Continue watching