Feb 24 UK’s Johnson orders asset freeze for all Russian banks By Associated Press Britain will also ban the export of a wide range of high-tech products, including semiconductors, to Russia and bar the nation’s flagship airline, Aeroflot, from landing at U.K. airports. Continue reading
Feb 24 Officials say Ukraine no longer in control of Chernobyl nuclear site By Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had announced several hours earlier Thursday that Russian forces were trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear plant. Continue reading
Feb 24 Putin warns that the West shouldn’t ‘push’ Russia out of the global economy By Associated Press Speaking at a Kremlin meeting with businesspeople Thursday, President Vladimir Putin said “Russia remains part of the global economy and isn’t going to hurt the system that it is part of as long as it remains there.”… Continue reading
Feb 24 Zelensnky urges Moscow to stop military operation, ‘go back to the path of peace’ By Associated Press The Ukrainian president also appealed to global leaders, saying that “if you don’t help us now, if you fail to offer strong assistance to Ukraine, tomorrow the war will knock on your door.”… Continue reading
Feb 24 Here’s how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could worsen everyday costs in the U.S. By William Hauk, The Conversation Americans may be tempted to view the war in Ukraine as an unfortunate, but far away, crisis. But how much worse inflation could get will depend in part on how far Putin goes, and the severity of sanctions. Continue reading
Feb 24 WATCH: House Intelligence Chair Rep. Adam Schiff says Congress will likely support increased sanctions on Russia By Associated Press President Joe Biden has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russia's Vladimir Putin "chose this war" and his country will bear the consequences. Continue reading
Feb 24 WATCH: Ambassador Markarova says Ukrainians will fight Russia By Associated Press Ambassador Oksana Markarova called Russia's actions on Thursday a "war against Ukraine" and called on world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden to cut all ties with Russia and level even more severe sanctions. Continue reading
Feb 24 Putin’s public approval soared as Russia prepared to attack Ukraine. History shows it’s unlikely to last By Arik Burakovsky, The Conversation Historical data shows that diversionary wars — fighting abroad to draw attention away from problems at home — have rarely worked for Putin. Continue reading
Feb 24 WATCH: Biden announces new sanctions against Russia By Associated Press The sanctions target Russian banks, oligarchs, and high-tech sectors, Biden said. The United States and its allies will block assets of four large Russian banks, impose export controls and sanction oligarchs… Continue reading
Feb 24 What to know as Russia attacks Ukraine By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Russian troops have launched a broad assault on Ukraine from three sides. The attack began before dawn and brought explosions to the Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and other cities. Continue reading