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Russia Cracks Down on Home Front as Its Troops Invade Ukraine
Russia arrests more than 1,600 anti-war protesters
Congress Wants to Oust Russia from U.N. Security Council
Several members have publicly expressed support for the idea, including Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Mo.), the vice ranking member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
U.S. Hits Major Russian Banks with Sanctions Over Invasion of Ukraine
The restrictions aim to hurt the Russian economy by blocking Sberbank from processing and settling payments within the U.S. financial system.
Biden Hits Russia with New Sanctions For ‘Premeditated’ Ukraine Attack
"This is a premeditated attack," Biden told reporters at the White House. "Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war. And now he and his country will bear the consequences."
Ukraine’s President Vows to Stay Put as Russian Invaders Approach
Russian troops seized the Chernobyl former nuclear power plant north of Kyiv as they advanced along the shortest route to Kyiv from Belarus to the north.
Five Things to Know About Nord Stream 2 Shutdown
Experts have said the proxy fight over the pipeline could mean a conflict where both sides use energy supplies and transportation as leverage amid the broader geopolitical fight.
Putin: Countries That Interfere with Russia Will Face ‘Consequences They Have Never Seen’
Putin blamed NATO for the escalation because the defense bloc wouldn’t give guarantees of security and prevent Ukraine from joining.
Biden Says U.S., Allies Will Respond To ‘Unjustified’ Attack by Russia on Ukraine
Biden said he would monitor the situation from the White House before meeting online with his counterparts from the Group of Seven advanced economies early on Thursday.
Explosions Rock Ukrainian Cities as Russia Launches Military Operation
Putin says move to protect Donbas aimed at ‘demilitarization’ and ‘denazification,’ warns foreign countries against interfering; missiles said to hit Kyiv, Kharkiv and elsewhere
Russian Forces Invade Ukraine with Strikes on Major Cities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had carried out missile strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and border guards, and that explosions had been heard in many cities. An official also reported non-stop cyber attacks.