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Some U.S. Governors Order State-Run Liquor Stores to Stop Selling Russian Vodka
Many Russian-styled vodkas sold in the United States, including Smirnoff and Stolichnaya, are actually made in other countries, including in the United States.
Zelensky Emerges as Global Hero in Ukraine Battle Against Russia
In today’s existential crisis facing his country, Zelensky has won praise across the political spectrum
UNGA to Hold Special Emergency Session on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Its 15-member body called for the UNGA meeting after Russia used its veto power on Friday, to block any UN Security Council action to protect Ukraine.
Ukraine and Russia Set to Hold Negotiations at Border with Belarus, Says Office of President Zelensky
A statement on the Telegram messaging app said the two sides would meet at an unspecified location on the Belarusian border and did not give a precise time for the meeting.
Europe and Canada Move to Close Skies to Russian Planes
Russia is now widely expected to retaliate further against the air blockades and other sanctions. It has already responded to the earliest European airspace bans with its own edicts barring airlines from Britain, Bulgaria and Poland.
EU to Purchase and Deliver Weapons to Ukraine in Historic First
In addition to the centralized EU program, individual member states are taking their own steps to provide Ukraine with military aid and humanitarian assistance.
U.S. Embassy Urges Americans in Russia to Consider Leaving “Immediately”
More and more airlines are canceling flights into and out of Russia and American citizens in the country…
Hundreds Arrested at Anti-War Protests in Russia and Belarus
More than 368,000 refugees, mainly women and children, have fled the fighting into neighboring countries
Thousands Protest Against Russia Across European Cities
More than 368,000 refugees, mainly women and children, have fled the fighting into neighboring countries
Western Allies Agree to Expel Some Russian Banks from SWIFT Payments System
The commitments agreed to by the U.S., EU, France, Germany, Italy, U.K. and Canada on Saturday fall into five main categories, according to a joint statement.