Sep 30 Watch 9:11 Putin vows to defend illegally seized regions in Ukraine by 'all available means' By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply escalated the war in Ukraine Friday, signing treaties to illegally annex four regions and vowing to defend the newly seized territory by "all available means." It all happened at the same time as one of… Continue watching
Sep 30 Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown, aid Ukraine By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that finances the federal government through mid-December and provides another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 5:05 Ukrainian artists who cannot return home form new community in U.S. By Emily Compton, WTCI PBS The humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine extends far beyond its borders. Days before the war started in February, two Ukrainian artists boarded a plane for Tennessee to exhibit their work and teach workshops. Seven months later, they… Continue watching
Sep 30 House approves bill to avert government shutdown, aid Ukraine By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill provides more than $12.3 billion in Ukraine-related aid. The money will go to provide training, equipment and logistics support for the Ukraine military, help Ukraine's government provide basic services to its citizens. Continue reading
Sep 30 West rejects Putin's claim it sabotaged Nord Stream gas pipelines By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the West had turned from sanctions against Russia to "terror attacks," sabotaging the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in what he described as an attempt to "destroy the European energy infrastructure."… Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: U.N. Security Council meets to discuss Nord Stream pipelines explosions By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of sabotaging the Russia-built gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea to Germany. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: White House decries Russia's 'fraudulent' annexation attempt By Associated Press U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan condemned Russia's "fraudulent attempt to annex sovereign Ukrainian territory," calling it a "a flagrant violation of international law" and insisting it has no legitimacy. Continue reading
Sep 30 Putin declares Ukrainian regions part of Russia, defies West as NATO talks heat up By Jon Gambrell, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed treaties to annex parts of Ukraine, defying international law. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded by saying his country is submitting an “accelerated” application to join the NATO military alliance. Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 5:05 News Wrap: Data shows U.S. economy shrank in the second quarter In our news wrap Thursday, revised government data confirmed the U.S. economy shrank in the second quarter, U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss defended her economic plan that includes billions in tax cuts for high earners without offsetting spending reductions and… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 5:02 Russians flee to neighboring countries to avoid fighting in Putin's war against Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted mistakes in the mobilization of 300,000 Russians to fight in Ukraine. His announcement last week sparked an exodus of Russians fleeing across the border to avoid being conscripted. Despite a troubled history, Russia’s neighbor Georgia… Continue watching