Ukraine War: Donbas Tourist Town Braces For Russian Assault
Most of Sviatohirsk's residents have fled the town
In a picturesque resort town on the northern edge of Ukraine's Donbas region, people can hear the shelling coming closer. The Russians are just five miles to the north.
Sviatohirsk was once a staple ... Read More
Zelenskyy Says Russian Forces Conducting ‘Deliberate Terro...
In this image from video provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks from Kyiv, Ukraine, April 15, 2022. Zelenskyy said his country was seeking to break Russia's siege of Mariupol.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian ... Read More
UN Chief: Ukraine War Fallout Threatens Economic Crisis In D...
António Guterres – UN Secretary-General
The U.N. Secretary-General warned Wednesday that as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the developing world is facing a “perfect storm” threatening to devastate many of economies.
“As many as 1.7 billion people — one third ... Read More
US To Send $800 Million In New Military Aid To Ukraine
FILE - Ukrainian service members unpack Javelin anti-tank missiles, delivered by plane as part of the U.S. military support package for Ukraine, at the Boryspil International Airport outside Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 10, 2022.
The White House on Wednesday reinforced President Joe ... Read More
Russia Names New Commander For Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, receives a picture taken in Syria from Gen. Alexander Dvornikov during an award ceremony at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, March 17, 2016.
With its plans thwarted for a quick takeover of Ukraine, Russia has named ... Read More
Historic Confirmation To US Supreme Court To Be Celebrated F...
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Newly confirmed U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will talk about her historic appointment Friday afternoon on the South Lawn of the White House.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to ... Read More
Russia Suspended From UN Human Rights Body
The U.N. General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from the body’s Human Rights Council over atrocities it has been accused of committing in Ukraine.
In a vote of 93 to 24 with 58 abstentions, the assembly suspended Russia for its ... Read More
UN To Vote On Expelling Russia From Human Rights Council
The U.N. General Assembly is set to vote Thursday on whether to remove Russia from the Human Rights Council because of its action in Ukraine.
Two-thirds of the 193 member states would have to vote in favor of removing Russia.
The council, ... Read More
EU Adopts New Sanctions Against Russia
The European Union is expected to join the United States in imposing new sanctions against Russia as horrific reports of possible war crimes in Ukraine continue to surface. But critics, including some EU members, are calling the measures insufficient.
The new ... Read More
Ukraine War: Western Leaders To Impose Further Sanctions On ...
Western leaders are set announce a further set of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, the US has said.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the measures will target Russian financial and state-owned bodies, as well as some officials and oligarchs.
Ms ... Read More