Feb 25 Analysis: Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused a staggering amount of cultural destruction By Ian Kuijt, Pavlo Shydlovskyi, William Donaruma, The Conversation In Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now about to enter its third year, the remarkable destruction of Ukrainian history and heritage hasn't been a matter of collateral damage. Rather, the Russian military has deliberately targeted museums, churches and libraries that… Continue reading
Feb 25 Delays in promised Western aid to Ukraine are costing soldiers' lives, their defense minister says By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Sunday that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. It was the first time that Kyiv has confirmed the number of its losses. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 2:43 News Wrap: Navalny's body returned to his mother, Western leaders meet with Zelenskyy In our news wrap Saturday, South Carolina is holding its GOP presidential primary, Western leaders visited Kyiv as Ukraine’s war with Russia entered its third year, a Navalny aide said the late Russian opposition leader’s body has been handed over… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 7:03 What lies ahead as Ukraine marks somber 2-year anniversary of Russia's invasion By Andrew Corkery, Azhar Merchant Two years ago today, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Every day since then, an average of 42 Ukrainian civilians have been killed and wounded. More than 14 million people are in need of humanitarian aid and about 4… Continue watching
Feb 24 As Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia's invasion, Zelenskyy hosts Western leaders in Kyiv By Susie Blann, Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Western leaders to Kyiv Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, as Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and weaponry and foreign aid hangs in the balance. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 7:54 State Dept. official: If Putin wins Ukraine, tyrants 'will get hungry' with aspirations By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Dan Sagalyn, Alexa Gold, Morgan Till The Biden administration unveiled a new set of sanctions against Russia to punish it further for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that it started two years ago. The sanctions are also meant to target Russia for the death of anti-corruption… Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch 5:58 Snowboard instructor to soldier: Ukrainian describes joining fight against Russia By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrián Aranda Ukraine finds itself in a bloody stalemate on the frozen plains of the country's east and south, now two years into Russia's full scale invasion. With forces taking immense losses throughout the war, many are answering calls to protect their… Continue watching
Feb 23 In Ukraine, Schumer challenges Speaker Johnson to 'rise to the occasion' and pass more U.S. aid By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Schumer's surprise trip comes as Zelenskyy has said that delays in aid from the U.S. and other Western countries are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances. Continue reading
Feb 23 Russia hit with new sanctions for the Ukraine war's 2nd anniversary and Navalny's death By Fatima Hussein, Lorne Cook, Associated Press The U.S. Treasury, State Department and Commerce Department plan Friday to impose roughly 600 new sanctions on Russia and its war machine in the largest single tranche of penalties since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Continue reading
Feb 22 Watch 11:29 Experts analyze state of Ukraine war 2 years into Russia's invasion By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Saturday marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With the conflict at a frozen and brutal stalemate, Nick Schifrin discussed where the war is, where it could go and U.S. policy toward Ukraine with Michael Kofman, John Mearsheimer… Continue watching