Feb 25 Putin's threat rekindles Cold War fears of nuclear war By Associated Press He warned that he has the weapons available if anyone dares to use military means tries to stop the takeover of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH : Ukraine ready for 'peace talks but we are not ready to capitulate', says ambassador By News Desk Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is open to diplomacy, including peace talks, with Russia but is not ready to surrender, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova said during a news briefing on Friday. Continue reading
Feb 25 Fleeing Russian onslaught, Ukrainians seek safety across western borders By News Desk Thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing from war by crossing their borders to the west in search of safety. They left their country as Russia pounded their capital and other cities with airstrikes for a second day on Friday. Continue reading
Feb 25 Russia booted from Eurovision Song Contest over Ukraine By Associated Press The union says in a statement Friday that given the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry would bring the competition into “disrepute.’’… Continue reading
Feb 25 56 percent of Americans think Biden's first year was a failure By Laura Santhanam If history is any guide, Biden has a long three years ahead, according to this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: U.S. respects 'bravery' and 'heroism' of Russians protesting war against Ukraine, says State Department By News Desk State Department spokesman Ned Price on Friday praised peaceful protests in Russia against that country's invasion of Ukraine, saying the U.S. "deeply" respected protesters. Continue reading
Feb 25 International Olympic Committee urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus By Associated Press The International Olympic Committee has urged sports bodies to cancel or move all events they plan to hold in Russia and Belarus and stop using the countries' flags and national anthems. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: US will join European allies in imposing sanctions aimed at Putin, White House says By Adam Kemp “I would say that a moment where a leader is ... in the middle of invading a sovereign country is not the moment where diplomacy feels appropriate,” Psaki told reporters at a White House briefing. “It does not mean we… Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: NATO secretary general holds briefing on Russia's invasion of Ukraine By News Desk NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is expected to hold a press briefing in Brussels to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday. Continue reading
Feb 25 'I don't want to die.' Ukrainians brace as Russia continues attacks By Associated Press Many civilians, horrified to find their lives at risk, started to flee during the attack's first hours. Amid the smoke and the wailing of car alarms on Friday, Zhyhanov and his family packed and joined them. Continue reading