The latest news on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Power bill tax relief: Lawmakers find no easy solutions to complex problem
The sponsor of a bill envisioning some form of tax relief acknowledges, ‘there’s no silver bullet’ to ease high energy costs.
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From beer to semiconductors, extended war will hit U.S. state economies
While the U.S. has limited trade ties with Russia and Ukraine, businesses from beer breweries in Missouri to semiconductor plants in California would see an impact.
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Ukraine leaders say tone of ceasefire talks improve, as 20,000 escape Mariupol
The leaders of three European Union countries — including Poland, a NATO member on Ukraine’s doorstep — visited the embattled capital in a bold show of support amid the danger.
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‘I wish this war would end’: Ukrainian refugees reach 2.8 million
More than 2.8 million refugees fleeing Russia’s war in Ukraine have entered neighboring countries since the invasion began 19 days ago.
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Pregnant mother photographed in maternity hospital bombing in Ukraine dies with her baby
The gripping picture, captured by photographer Evgeniy Maloletka for the Associated Press, encapsulated the toll on civilians of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia continues bombarding Kyiv, other cities across Ukraine as two sides hold talks
Shortly before dawn on Tuesday, large explosions thundered across Kyiv as Russia pressed its advance on multiple fronts.
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Russian airstrike escalates offensive in western Ukraine
At least 35 people were killed and 134 injured after Russian missiles struck a military facility located near the Polish border, Ukrainian officials said. The site has been used by U.S. and NATO forces.
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Russian shell mosque in Mariupol, approach Kyiv as U.S. imposes new trade sanctions
‘The free world is coming together to confront Putin,’ says President Biden in announcing that the U.S. will dramatically downgrade its trade status with Russia and ban imports of seafood, alcohol and diamonds.
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Russia indiscriminately targeting civilians in invasion of Ukraine
Outrage grows after an airstrike on a maternity hospital, with a Ukrainian police official calling it a war crime and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying Putin will be held ‘to account for his terrible crimes.’