UN: More than four million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion
The U.N. Says more than four million refugees have now fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, marking the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.
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Russian forces attack areas around Kyiv hours after Moscow pledges to scale back military operations
Ukrainian officials say Russian forces pounded areas around Kyiv and another Ukrainian city overnight. The attacks come hours after Moscow pledged to scale back military operations in those places.
After hours of negotiation, peace talks with between Ukraine and Russia come to an end
After several hours of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the peace talks have ended with Russian officials calling the talks constructive. This comes as several European nations take action to expel Russian officials accused of spying.
New round of peace talks underway as Russian forces continue bombarding civilian targets
A new round of peace talks are underway, as Ukrainian forces take back some territory. This comes as Russian forces continue to relentlessly bombard civilian targets.
President Biden meets with leaders in Poland as Ukraine continues resistance against Russian invasion
President Joe Biden is in Poland today, meeting with Polish leaders and U.S. service members serving there as neighboring Ukraine continues its fierce resistance against Russia’s invasion. During a briefing, the president also doubling down on calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal.”
Mariupol government says about 300 people died in Russian airstrike on Ukrainian theater used as bomb shelter
The government of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol says 300 people died in the Russian airstrike on a theater being used as a bomb shelter.
President Biden in Poland for final stop on trip to Europe
President Joe Biden is in Poland today, the final stop on his four day trip, and is expected to witness firsthand the humanitarian crisis unfolding as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
President Biden announces additional aid for Ukraine
All eyes are on Brussels as President Joe Biden sends a firm message to Russian President Vladmir Putin that NATO is united in its efforts to support Ukraine. Biden announced an additional $100 billion in humanitarian aid and opening U.S. borders to refugees.
President Biden in Brussels for high stakes meetings
President Joe Biden’s high stakes meetings in Brussels are underway, and the White House says the United States will expand its sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
European Association of Zoos and Aquaria raises money for Ukrainian zoos impacted by Russian invasion
The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria says it has raised more than 500,000 euros to help operations at Ukrainian zoos impacted by Russia’s invasion.
