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 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 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 Russia attacks Ukraine as Putin warns countries who interfere will face ‘consequences you have never seen’ By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Jim Heintz, Associated Press Russian troops have launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions. Continue reading
Feb 23 Putin announces military operation in Ukraine; explosions heard in Kyiv By Vladimir Isachenkov, Dasha Litvinova, Yuras Karmanau, Jim Heintz, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it's intended to protect civilians. Continue reading
Feb 23 WATCH: U.N. Security Council holds emergency meeting as Russia begins attack on Ukraine By Vladimir Isachenkov, Dasha Litvinova, Yuras Karmanau, Jim Heintz, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences you have never seen.”… Continue reading
Feb 22 Watch 4:15 U.S., Europe ramp up sanctions on Russia as Ukraine prepares for a broader incursion President Biden, the European Union, and the United Kingdom all lodged new and harsh sanctions against Russia Tuesday as the Russian parliament authorized Vladimir Putin to further invade Ukraine. It was an active and urgent day, from Ukraine to Moscow… Continue watching
Feb 22 Watch 7:37 How U.S. sanctions could ‘constrain’ Russia’s economy We take a closer look at the new sanctions the Biden administration announced Tuesday on Russia and how it could affect the Russian economy. U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. Continue watching
Feb 22 A historical timeline of post-independence Ukraine By Council on Foreign Relations Ukraine has shown resilience and perseverance despite facing multiple challenges — most notably Russian interference — since it achieved independence in 1991. Russia’s threats have culminated in the annexation of Crimea and Europe’s biggest land battle in 80 years. Continue reading