Ukraine’s Capital Barraged; Three EU Nation Leaders to Visit
International
Ukraine's Capital Barraged; Three EU Nation Leaders to Visit

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s relentless bombardment of Ukraine edged closer to central Kyiv as a series of strikes hit a residential neighborhood Tuesday, while the leaders of three European Union countries planned a bold visit to Ukraine’s capital and the number... Read More

Live updates: Russian Convoy Outside Kyiv Still Stalled
In The News
Live updates: Russian Convoy Outside Kyiv Still Stalled

The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: LONDON — A Western official says a huge Russian military convoy advancing on Kyiv has made little progress for several days. The official said the convoy, which has been estimated at up to 40... Read More

Stocks Tumble; Oil, Wheat Prices Soar After Ukraine Attack
Wall Street
Stocks Tumble; Oil, Wheat Prices Soar After Ukraine Attack

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled worldwide on Thursday after Russia’s attack of Ukraine sent fear coursing through markets and upped the pressure on the high inflation already squeezing the global economy. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 sank 1.6%... Read More

<strong>Biden Announces Tough New Sanctions Against Russia for Ukraine Invasion</strong>
Geopolitics
Biden Announces Tough New Sanctions Against Russia for Ukraine Invasion
2022-02-22 20:07:01
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Declaring that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun, President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced the first tranche of sanctions he hopes will deter President Vladimir Putin from further attacks and punish the oligarchs who support the Russian... Read More

Russia Says it Won’t Start a War as Ukraine Tensions Mount
International
Russia Says it Won't Start a War as Ukraine Tensions Mount

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's top diplomat said Friday that Moscow will not start a war in Ukraine but warned that it wouldn't allow the West to trample on its security interests, amid fears it is planning to invade its neighbor. U.S.... Read More

Ukraine Urges Calm, Saying Russian Invasion not Imminent
International
Ukraine Urges Calm, Saying Russian Invasion not Imminent

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's leaders sought to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia was not imminent, even as they acknowledged the threat is real and prepared to accept a shipment of American military equipment Tuesday... Read More

White House: Russia Prepping Pretext for Ukraine Invasion
Geopolitics
White House: Russia Prepping Pretext for Ukraine Invasion

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials have determined a Russian effort is underway to create a pretext for its troops to further invade Ukraine, and Moscow has already prepositioned operatives to conduct "a false-flag operation" in eastern Ukraine, according to... Read More

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