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 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
Feb 25 Russia pressing into the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital By Yuras Karmanau, Jim Heintz, Vladimir Isachenkov, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Explosions sounded before dawn in Kyiv and gunfire was reported in several areas, as Western leaders scheduled an emergency meeting and Ukraine's president pleaded for international help to fend off an attack that could topple his democratically elected government, cause… Continue reading
Feb 24 As ‘anguish and terror’ grip Ukraine, U.N. to give $20 million in humanitarian aid By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The United Nations says it is immediately allocating $20 million to scale up U.N. humanitarian operations in Ukraine following Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 7:49 Russian airstrikes bombard Ukraine as ground forces advance By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran Russia has launched what U.S. officials describe as the most significant military action in Europe in 77 years. Across Ukraine, Russia has attacked with airstrikes, missiles and troops. Ukraine says at least 57 people were killed and dozens wounded as… Continue watching
Feb 24 What steps the U.S. has taken against Russia for the invasion of Ukraine By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The U.S. sanctions and penalties announced so far appear to spare Putin himself from sanctions, and forgo an option long-cited as one of the toughest possible — banning Russia from the SWIFT financial system that moves money around the world. Continue reading