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: 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 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 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
Mar 11 WATCH: Biden slashes Russia’s trade status, bans imported alcohol and seafood 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 Russian land offensive widens as airstrikes hit Western Ukraine By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Russia is widening its military offensive in Ukraine, striking airports in the west and and an industrial city in the east for the first time. Continue reading
Mar 10 Ukrainians escaping Russia’s advance speak of abuses By Rafal Niedzielski, Associated Press As more than 2 million refugees from Ukraine begin to scatter throughout Europe and beyond, some carry valuable witness evidence to build a case for potential war crimes. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch 9:51 Russian forces escalate attacks on Ukraine’s cities, trapping civilians in dire conditions By Nick Schifrin, Volodymyr Solohub, Alexis Cox, Karl Bostic Talks between Russia and Ukraine produced no results Thursday, as outrage grows over Russia's bombing of a maternity hospital in Mariupol. As the death toll rises among civilians pinned down by relentless attacks, Russian forces are slowly advancing on multiple… Continue watching