Mar 31 As ruble rebounds, some question impact of sanctions against Russia By Ken Sweet, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Russian ruble has bounced back to almost its full value since before the West imposed economic sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 31 Convoy of buses on way to besieged Mariupol in effort to evacuate Ukrainian city By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press A convoy of buses is headed to Mariupol in another attempt to evacuate people from the besieged port city. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 5:08 Russian strikes rock Ukrainian cities despite pledge to ease attacks By Ali Rogin, Alexis Cox, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Claire Mufson A day after Russia vowed to draw down some troops around Kyiv, there's been no let-up in the bombardment across Ukraine. The U.S. said Russia began repositioning some forces arrayed around the capital, but is expected to redeploy them elsewhere. Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 7:26 Civilians endure intense suffering as Russian shelling reduces Kharkiv to 'a smoking ruin' By Jack Hewson, Ed Ram, Dmitri Frantsev Kharkiv near the Russian border in northeastern Ukraine is majority ethnic-Russian and the nation's second-largest city. Now, many of its people have fled thunderous Russian airstrikes and artillery that have reduced this Ukrainian center of culture, learning and industry to… Continue watching
Mar 30 Blinken urges Algeria to reconsider ties with Russia By Matthew Lee, Associated Press After meeting with top Algerian officials on Wednesday, Blinken said the Ukraine conflict should cause all countries to re-evaluate relations with Russia and express support for the territorial integrity of other states. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Pentagon believes Putin is misinformed by advisers on Ukraine invasion By Associated Press Defense department spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday that the U.S. believes Russian President Putin may not be getting the full picture from his advisers about how his troops are performing in the war against Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 30 Ukraine refugee total exceeds worst-case U.N. estimate By Bassam Hatoum, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The U.N. refugee agency says more than 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country. Continue reading
Mar 30 Russia shells areas near Kyiv, hours after it promised to reduce military operations By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukrainian officials say Russian forces pounded areas around Ukraine's capital and another city overnight. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Military leaders testify on U.S. activity in Europe before House committee By Associated Press Military leaders on Wednesday testified on national security challenges and military activity in Europe before the House Armed Services Committee as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 5:01 Russia and Ukraine discuss a path to peace as Ukrainian forces retake critical Kyiv suburb President Biden's expressed skepticism Tuesday over Russia's statement that it would curtail some of its military activity in northern Ukraine as talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey showed some signs of progress. This as Russian forces continued to bombard… Continue watching