Feb 24 What Ukrainian and Russian history can tell us about the current conflict By Ronald Suny, The Conversation History has many uses, and not all of them are noble. That’s very much the case as the public gets a crash course from politicians about Ukrainian history. Continue reading
Feb 24 Hundreds arrested as Russians protest invasion of Ukraine By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Shocked Russians have turned out by the thousands to decry their country's invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media. Continue reading
Feb 24 Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia, saying Putin 'chose this war' By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Ellen Knickmeyer, 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 Ukrainian refugees begin arriving in neighboring Poland By Associated Press Officials said Poland has prepared at least eight centers with food, medical care and places to rest. Continue reading
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