Apr 24 Biden marks 107 anniversary of the start of the ‘Armenian genocide’ By Josh Boak, Associated Press “We renew our pledge to remain vigilant against the corrosive influence of hate in all its forms,” the president said. “We recommit ourselves to speaking out and stopping atrocities that leave lasting scars on the world."… Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 3:11 Amid Russian attacks, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces still holding on By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn Russian forces continued their attacks on the port city of Mariupol, focusing their attention on a steel plant housing both soldiers and civilians. In an appearance Saturday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces are still holding on amid the… Continue watching
Apr 23 U.S. Secretary of State, Defense Secretary to visit Ukraine, Zelenskyy announces By Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke of the plans Saturday during a press conference. He did not immediately share more detail about the visit from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin. Continue reading
Apr 23 Russian forces tried to storm a steel plant in Mariupol, strikes hit Odesa, Ukraine officials say By David Keyton, Yesica Fisch, Associated Press The reported assault on the eve of Orthodox Easter came after the Kremlin claimed its military had seized all of the shattered city except for the Azovstal plant, and as Russian forces pounded other cities and towns in southern and… Continue reading
Apr 23 How sanctions are affecting the Russian economy By Ken Sweet, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press As the West moved to cut off Russia’s access to its foreign reserves, limit imports of key technologies and take other restrictive actions, the Kremlin launched some drastic measures to protect the economy. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 4:41 Russian forces pick through the remains of destroyed Ukrainian towns By Willem Marx, Tommy Walters, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Lizz Bolaji Russian forces loomed over the ghostly ruins of Mariupol, removing bodies while preparing to besiege Ukrainian holdouts in a fortified steel plant. Ukrainian officials claim Russian troops are redepolying from the southern port city to reinforce their onslaught in the… Continue watching
Apr 22 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds news briefing amid ongoing Ukraine conflict By Associated Press Kirby announced that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to meet with up to 40 other counterparts in Ramstein, Germany next week. Continue reading
Apr 22 Satellite photos reveal suspected mass graves near Mariupol in Ukraine By David Keyton, Yesica Fisch, Associated Press "Mariupol is gone. In the courtyards there are just graves and crosses."… Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 6:25 Biden to send more weapons to Ukraine in fight against Russia, welcome refugees By Willem Marx, Tommy Walters, Teresa Cebrian Aranda More American weapons will soon be on the way to Ukraine as its forces face off with Russia across eastern Ukraine. President Biden made that announcement today, and said the U.S. would welcome tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees to… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 9:10 Global accusations of genocide rage as bloody scenes rise in Ukraine By Simon Ostrovsky, Dan Sagalyn, Volodymyr Solohub Russian forces have killed civilians across Ukraine, sparking global outrage, and accusations that Russia is committing war crimes - even genocide. The barbarity is evident in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, that was liberated three weeks ago. Now, a grim… Continue watching