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
Feb 22 World leaders take new economic action against Russia to avoid war in Ukraine By Raf Casert, Associated Press World leaders are getting over the shock of Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering his forces into separatist regions of Ukraine and are focusing on producing as forceful a reaction as possible. Continue reading
Feb 22 White House calls Russian moves on Ukraine an 'invasion' By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House is now calling Russian moves on Ukraine an invasion. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 9:24 Putin 'raised the stakes' on war in Ukraine. Will sanctions deter him? President Putin further escalated tensions with the West Monday with his decision to recognize territories in eastern Ukraine as an independent state. David Kramer, managing director of global policy at the George W. Bush Institute, and Angela Stent, a Georgetown… Continue watching
Feb 21 Putin orders forces into Ukraine to 'maintain peace' in eastern region By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces to “maintain peace” in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, hours after the Kremlin recognized the area’s independence. The announcement raised fears that an invasion was imminent, if not already underway. Continue reading
Feb 21 Putin recognizes separatist eastern Ukrainian regions, paving the way for military support By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press Putin's announcement comes after a meeting of the presidential Security Council and paves the way for Russia to openly send troops and weapons to the long-running conflict pitting Ukrainian forces against Moscow-backed rebels. Continue reading
Feb 21 Putin considers recognizing separatist eastern Ukrainian regions, threatening more tensions By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will decide later whether to recognize the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 21 As Putin and Biden agree 'in principle' to meet, where does crisis in Ukraine stand? By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press World leaders are making another diplomatic push in hopes of preventing a Russian invasion of Ukraine, even as heavy shelling continues in Ukraine's east. Continue reading