Tag: RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

US VP Harris embraces call for war crimes probe of Russia

WARSAW, Poland — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday embraced calls for an international war crimes investigation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, citing the “atrocities” of bombing civilians, including a maternity hospital. Speaking alongside Polish President Andrzej Duda at a press conference in Warsaw, where she […]

Attack on Ukrainian hospital draws outrage as talks stall

MARIUPOL, Ukraine — A Russian airstrike on a Mariupol maternity hospital that killed three people brought condemnation down on Moscow on Thursday, with Ukrainian and Western officials branding it a war crime, while the highest-level talks yet yielded no progress in stopping the fighting. Emergency workers renewed efforts […]

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

March 9 – Russia announced a new ceasefire in Ukraine on Wednesday to let civilians flee besieged cities, but there were only limited signs of progress in providing escape routes for hundreds of thousands trapped without basic supplies. read more CORRIDORS * Both Russia and Ukraine said they would […]

Makers of basic necessities face ‘tradeoff’ supplying Russia with cookies, soap

NEW YORK/LONDON, March 9 – Makers of everyday staples from Pampers diapers to Dove soap are walking a fine line by continuing to sell their products in Russia, as pressure grows on multinational companies to take a stand against Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine. McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) said on Tuesday […]

Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped

WASHINGTON — Two weeks into its war in Ukraine, Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II. But the invading force of more than 150,000 troops retains large and possibly decisive advantages in firepower […]

Attacks on Ukrainian hospitals, ambulances increasing rapidly, WHO warns

March 8 – Attacks on hospitals, ambulances and other health care facilities in Ukraine have increased rapidly in recent days and the country is running short of vital medical supplies, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. The U.N. agency confirmed on Monday that at least nine […]

Moscow says it will let Ukrainian civilians flee – to Russia

Summary Companies Talk of humanitarian corridors comes after failed ceasefires Oil price surges as U.S. considers Russia oil ban Ukraine says Russian forces preparing assault on Kyiv LVIV/IRPIN, Ukraine, March 7 (Reuters) – Moscow offered Ukrainians escape routes to Russia and its close ally Belarus on Monday, drawing […]

Live updates: Final Big Four accounting firm abandons Russia

The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: NEW YORK — All four of the so-called Big Four accounting firms are now cutting ties with Russia over its war in Ukraine. Deloitte on Monday was the last of the four to say it will no longer operate in Russia, joining […]

Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations but battles continue

LVIV, Ukraine — Russia announced yet another limited cease-fire and the establishment of safe corridors to allow civilians to flee some besieged Ukrainian cities Monday. But the evacuation routes led mostly to Russia and its ally Belarus, drawing withering criticism from Ukraine and others. Ukrainian officials accused Moscow of resorting […]

Reports: Russia to observe ceasefire in 2 areas of Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — The Russian military will observe a ceasefire in two areas of Ukraine starting Saturday to allow civilians to evacuate, Russian state media reported, but there was no immediate confirmation from Ukraine. It would be the first breakthrough in allowing civilians to escape the war. The […]

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