Columbia residents voice opinion about Russian invasion of Ukraine
“I didn’t know when I came home and my wife was crying about it,” said Vasyl Babych, a Ukrainian native who has lived in Columbia for the past 14 years.
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Consumer News: Unemployment claims fall in the U.S., how the Russian invasion of Ukraine can affect Americans at home and more
Consumer News: Unemployment claims fall in the U.S., how the Russian invasion of Ukraine can affect Americans at home and more.
Leaders from SC react to Russian attack on Ukraine
Leaders from South Carolina react to Russian attack on Ukraine
Biden hits Russia with new sanctions, says Putin ‘chose’ war
By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller and Ellen Knickmeyer
President Joe Biden has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russia’s Vladimir Putin “chose this war” and his country will bear the consequences.
Officials report at least 40 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed so far in Russian invasion
Ukraine is in state of emergency with dozens of explosions overnight in the capital city. This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion, calling it a “special operation.” Officials say at least 40 Ukranian soldiers and a number of civilians have been killed so far.
Protestors supporting Ukraine gather outside Russian Embassy in D.C.
The protesters say they’re calling on President Biden to enforce severe sanctions against the Kremlin.
Fears of Russian cyberattacks grow in the U.S.
A senior FBI cyber official warns U.S. businesses and local governments they should be vigilant against potential ransomware attacks. Days earlier, multiple U.S. agencies issued a similar warning to executives at major U.S. banks.
Ukrainian leader: Russian forces trying to seize Chernobyl
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces are trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear plant.
Analysts say a Russian invasion of Ukraine could problems at the gas pump worse
Analysts say a Russian invasion of its neighboring country would be matched with severe financial sanctions. That would likely lead the Kremlin to withhold oil from the world market, which is already struggling to stay afloat with demand.
Biden announces sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks
By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau and Aamer Madhani
President Joe Biden has announced the U.S. is ordering heavy financial sanctions against Russian banks and oligarchs, declaring that Moscow has flagrantly violated international law by it actions in Ukraine.
