
Military
Ukraine seeks to join EU as round of talks with Russia ends
The talks come after Moscow unleashed the biggest land war in Europe since World War II but met unexpectedly stiff resistance.
3 years ago
Germany’s move to help arm Ukraine signals historic shift
Germany's stunning decision to send anti-tank weapons and surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine is nothing less than a historic break with its post-World War II foreign policy.
3 years ago
Ukrainian soldiers who profanely told off Russian warship may be alive, officials say
The Ukrainian troops on Zmiiniy Island – also known as Snake Island – may instead have been captured by Russian military forces, according to a statement.
3 years ago
Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on alert, cites sanctions
The order means Putin has ordered Russia’s nuclear weapons prepared for increased readiness to launch, raising the threat that tensions could boil over into nuclear warfare.
3 years ago
Anti-war sentiment grows in Russia despite government crackdown
At least 460 people in 34 Russian cities were detained Saturday over anti-war protests. Thousands of Russians also signed open letters condemning the invasion of Ukraine.
3 years ago
Chelsea’s Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich hands over ‘stewardship’ of soccer club
The move came after a member of the British parliament called for the Russian billionaire to hand over the club in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
3 years ago
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter limit ads over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Meta, Facebook's parent company, says the decision comes in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Twitter says it is temporarily pausing ads in Ukraine and Russia.
3 years ago
Fleeing to the border: Over 150,000 Ukrainians seek refuge
The U.N. refugee agency said Saturday that over 150,000 people have fled into neighboring countries. A spokeswoman says "the numbers and the situation is changing minute by mi
3 years ago
Russian troops zero in on Kyiv as 150,000 Ukrainians flee
Small groups of Russian soldiers were reported Saturday in the capital, where the quiet was sporadically pierced by the sound of gunfire.
3 years ago
U.S., Europe agree to freeze assets of Russia’s Putin, Lavrov
White House press secretary Jen Psaki indicated the U.S. sanctions will include a travel ban.
3 years ago
NATO leaders agree to bolster eastern forces after invasion
It’s the first time the response force has been used in the defense of NATO allies.
3 years ago
IOC urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus
The request from the Olympic body came after UEFA and the governing bodies of skiing and Formula One pulled upcoming events from Russia.
3 years ago
Ukraine’s capital under threat as Russia presses invasion
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Kyiv “could well be under siege" in what U.S. officials believe is a brazen attempt by Putin to install his own regime.
3 years ago
Stocks are in turmoil as Russia invades Ukraine. Here are 4 things to know
Stocks staged a remarkable recovery after plunging earlier, underlining just how volatile conditions are after Russia invaded Ukraine.
3 years ago
As Russian bombs fall on Ukraine, trepidation and resolve felt in Philly region
With all eyes on eastern Europe as Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, both residents and elected leaders in the Philadelphia region express concern.
3 years ago