Russia Pummels Ukraine’s No. 2 City as Convoy Nears Kyiv

KYIV, Ukraine (77WABC) — Russian strikes pounded the central square in Ukraine’s second-largest city and other civilian targets, and a 40-mile convoy of tanks and other vehicles threatened the capital. Ukraine’s embattled president accused Moscow on Tuesday
Biden Downplays Threat of Nuclear War From Russia

NEW YORK (7&WABC) — President Joe Biden is downplaying Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threat of nuclear war. Putin announced he’s placed his country’s nuclear forces on a state of “special combat readiness.” Today at the White House:@nancycordes:
New York GOP Leaders Attack Biden’s Response to Ukraine Crisis

NEW YORK (77WABC) — The New York State Republican Convention is underway on Long Island, where the GOP has attacked President Joe Biden’s Democratic administration over its response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. “We have
Defiant Ukraine Seeks To Join EU as Round of Talks With Russia Ends

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An embattled Ukraine moved to solidify its bond with the West on Monday by applying to join the European Union, while the first round of Ukraine-Russia talks aimed at ending the fighting concluded
Unprecedented Western Sanctions Stifle Russian Economy

MOSCOW (77WABC) — Russia’s financial system is in chaos. Financial sanctions imposed by the U.S., western allies, the United Kingdom and the European Union are crippling the ruble following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The ruble plunged Monday
Americans Oppose Direct U.S. Military Action To Stop Russia

MOSCOW (77WABC) — Americans are weighing in on the invasion of Ukraine by Russia — saying they oppose direct U.S. military action to stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A new CNN poll finds 83 percent favor economic
Russia-Ukraine War: What to Know on Day 6 of Russian Assault

(AP)-Russia’s military assault on Ukraine is now in its sixth day. A miles-long convoy of Russian tanks and armored vehicles is inching closer to the Ukrainian capital and fighting has intensified on the ground as Russia stepped
Biden Steps to State of the Union Lectern at a Fraught Moment

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address at a precipitous moment for the nation. Biden is aiming to navigate the country out a pandemic, reboot his stalled domestic agenda
Airbnb announces they will provide free temporary housing for Ukrainian refugees

Airbnb said Monday it would provide free temporary housing to as many as 100,000 refugees leaving Ukraine. The announcement came shortly after the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said Monday that more than 500,000 refugees have
Multiple states, including California, Oregon, and Washington, to end school mask mandates

Students in California, Oregon and Washington will no longer be required to wear masks at school as part of new indoor mask policies all three states announced jointly on Monday. The three governors said in a joint
International Ice Hockey Federation bans Russian and Belarus teams due to Ukraine invasion

On Monday, the International Ice Hockey Federation (“IIHF”) announced that Russia and ally Belarus are banned from its events “until further notice” in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The ruling affects seven tournaments, including the men’s
Derek Jeter steps down as Miami Marlins’ CEO and shareholder

Miami Marlins CEO and shareholder Derek Jeter announced a surprise departure from the organization on Monday after 4 1/2 years. Jeter said in a statement: “Through hard work, trust and accountability, we transformed every aspect of the