Mar 11 Watch 9:45 Russian forces expand their offensive into western Ukraine as battle for Kyiv intensifies By Nick Schifrin, Volodymyr Solohub, Karl Bostic, Alexis Cox Russian forces attacked western Ukraine for the first time, launching strikes on airfields, and thus widening the two-and-a-half-week war. Russia also hit a major industrial city in the east, as it continued its brutal campaign, while U.S. officials said Russia… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 8:21 Can business blockades and sanctions pressure Putin by crippling Russia’s economy? By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Even before the U.S. moved on Friday to sever normal trade with Russia, sanctions were far-reaching, and the ruble's value has plunged as a result. One estimate suggested the Russian economy may fall so steeply it will wipe out growth… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 4:13 How Russia views the situation in Ukraine and the price exacted by Western sanctions By Ryan Chilcote President Biden and other leaders of the so-called G-7 on Friday revoked Russia's "most favored nation" trade status, which will allow for large tariffs on Russian exports. This as Russia further cracked down on access to social media in the… Continue watching
Mar 11 WATCH: U.S. accuses Russia of using U.N. council to spread ‘disinformation’ about bioweapons in Ukraine By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The United States has accused Russia of using a U.N. Security Council meeting for "spreading disinformation" as part of a potential false-flag operation by Moscow for the use of chemical or biological agents in Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 11 Russia blocks Instagram, extending national crackdown on social media By Associated Press The regulator said Friday it’s tightening access to Instagram because the platform is spreading “calls to commit violent acts against Russian citizens, including military personnel.”… Continue reading
Mar 11 WATCH: State Department warns no sanctions relief for Russia in Iran nuclear deal negotiations By News Desk and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Friday that the United States would not offer Russia any relief on Ukraine sanctions as a condition of continuing talks on the Iran Nuclear deal. Continue reading
Mar 11 U.S. downgrades trade status with Russia, bans some imports By Josh Boak, Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden announced Friday that along with the European Union and the Group of Seven countries, the U.S. will revoke “most favored nation” trade status for Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 11 Negotiations to revive Iran nuclear deal on ‘pause’ after Russia demands sanctions relief By Joe Gambrell, Associated Press Negotiations aimed at restoring Iran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers have gone on what its European hosts describe as “a pause.”… Continue reading
Mar 11 As Ukrainian refugees pour into Warsaw, Poland appeals for international aid By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Warsaw’s mayor is appealing for international help as the city becomes overwhelmed by refugees, with more than a tenth of all those fleeing the war in Ukraine arriving in the Polish capital. Continue reading
Mar 11 EU to bolster military aid to Ukraine, consider new sanctions on Russia By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The European Union says it will continue applying pressure on Russia by devising a new set of sanctions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine while stepping up military support for Kyiv. Continue reading