(CNN) As the world comes to terms with Russia launching a military attack on Ukraine, attention turns to how the international community will respond and how far it will go in punishing Vladimir Putin. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the attack a "reckless

As those of us who have paid even a modicum amount of attention to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is well aware, she is loath to ever admit her boss has done anything wrong, said anything wrong, or no doubt thought anything wrong. Moreover, she does

Europe is facing its greatest security crisis in decades after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday. The conflict is threatening to destabilize regional political and military alliances and sparking fears that U.S. troops could be drawn

Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has already left at least 40 Russia soldiers dead as of Thursday, according to the Associated Press. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” in Ukraine early Thursday as air strike sirens

Severely damaging sanctions could hit Russia next With Russia's military attacking across Ukraine, President Joe Biden is expected to roll out at least some of the toughest sanctions and financial penalties that the U.S. can muster in response. (Feb. 24)

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds a press briefing on the U.S. response after Russia launched a military operation against Ukraine at the White House in Washington, D.C., February 24, 2022. (Leah Millis/Reuters) White House press secretary Jen Psaki

A day before Russian president Vladimir Putin’s made the fateful decision to launch an invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its allies had already announced the imposition of a “first tranche” of harsh sanctions against Russia in the hopes of deterring

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine under several pretexts reminds me of Adolf Hitler's rationale for

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Adam Berry | Getty Images News | Getty Images After months of posturing, Russia has finally invaded Ukraine. The big question for the West now is: Can Russia and President Vladimir Putin be stopped? Putin announced an attack

The Russian bank at the center of debunked claims of Trump-Russia collusion during the 2016 election was sanctioned by the Biden administration on Thursday as part of sweeping U.S. financial sanctions following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Michael

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council will vote Friday on a resolution that would condemn Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine “in the strongest terms.” It also would demand an immediate halt to Russia’s invasion and the withdrawal of all Russian

Russian President Vladimir Putin recorded his declaration of war against Ukraine days earlier, according to multiple reports. Putin pre-taped on Monday the address that aired on state TV Thursday in Russia, according to the country’s Novaya Gazeta newspaper. The

Gas prices are already high. The Russia-Ukraine crisis threatens to further squeeze the global energy market. Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of

Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 matchup, Emerson College’s February survey revealed. The survey pitted Trump and Biden against each other for a 2024 rematch and found Trump leading by four percentage points —

Oil surges past $100 a barrel after Russia invades Ukraine Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Global oil prices rose to above $100 a barrel on Thursday after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine,

Heads of state across the globe swiftly denounced Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine — as the country’s president vowed Thursday not to “give up its freedom” at any cost. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted Russia’s airstrikes and assault on his

As Russian bombs pound Ukraine, and its soldiers pour into Ukrainian territory, the question on everyone’s mind is: Why? What does Russia hope to accomplish with a massive invasion? Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his version of an answer in his televised

The Pentagon is warning that Russia's invasion is designed to decapitate the Ukrainian government in Kyiv, according to a U.S. senior defense official. Russian forces are in the initial phase of their invasion of Ukraine and were attacking through three

After weeks of warning of "severe" sanctions if Russia invaded Ukraine, President Joe Biden was set to deliver remarks from the White House Thursday in what's unfolding as a defining moment in his presidency as President Vladimir Putin continued a large-scale

For decades, the Republican Party has stood for being tough on Communism, and the Democrats, fairly or unfairly, were often criticized for a softer approach. But now the entire deck is scrambled. Many GOP leaders, such as Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham,

New York (CNN Business) The Russia-Ukraine crisis is taking place thousands of miles away from the closest major US city. And yet millions of American families would feel the economic consequences of a full-blown conflict. That's because the world economy

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Thursday slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin as "evil" over his war on Ukraine, and called for him to face massive backlash for the invasion. "Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is reckless and evil. The United

Supporters of Ukraine protest a Russian conductor at New York concerts Enlarge this image toggle caption Maxim Shipenkov/AP Maxim Shipenkov/AP Activists who support Ukraine are protesting a three-concert series at New York City's famed Carnegie Hall this

The White House’s international climate envoy, John Kerry, urged Russia on Thursday to not lose sight of the bigger need to combat climate change as its military invades Ukraine. Mr. Kerry, a former secretary of state, told BBC News that it was important for

The moment, after a standoff stretching for months, has arrived. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. On Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin said that he has decided to carry out a “special military operation” in eastern Ukraine. Earlier this week, he

The European Union is unlikely to cut Russia off from the SWIFT global bank system, with member nations divided over the decision. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine Thursday local time. World leaders and diplomats widely condemned the attack

President Biden is expected on Thursday to announce the U.S. will impose severe economic sanctions on Russia over what he described as an “unprovoked and unjustified attack” on Ukraine. In a statement issued just after midnight, Biden did not detail what those

UEFA will no longer stage this season’s Champions League final in St. Petersburg after Russia attacked Ukraine, The Associated Press has learned. An extraordinary meeting of the UEFA executive committee will be held on Friday to discuss the geopolitical crisis

Russia faces the 'nuclear option' of being ousted from the SWIFT banking system Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Russia should be cut off from the SWIFT bank messaging system as

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Thursday Russia invaded Ukraine because of "catastrophic" mistakes made by the Biden administration. "We need strength and we need resolve. The reason Russia has invaded Ukraine is because of catastrophic mistakes made by President

For Ukrainian-Americans, unity against Putin has solidified their bonds Enlarge this image toggle caption Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images The Ukrainian-American community is mobilizing after Ukraine was invaded by Russia.

NEW YORK — Filmmaker and actor Sean Penn is in Ukraine to continue work on a documentary about the ongoing Russian assault. The Office of the President wrote in a Facebook post Thursday that Penn attended press briefings, met with Deputy Prime Minister Iryna

President Biden speaks during a virtual event on mineral supply chains in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Washington CNN — President Joe Biden, vowing the world will “hold Russia accountable” for

Russia went from threats to action Thursday as it sent troops to lead a wide-ranging attack on neighboring Ukraine, with explosions heard before dawn in the capital Kyiv and a host of other cities towards the east. Ukrainians were seen fleeing the attacks

On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that the US would impose more aggressive sanctions on Russia’s financial institutions in the wake of its recent military attack on Ukraine. That approach has the backing of many congressional Democrats and Republicans

A Ukrainian journalist, citing the country’s Interior Ministry, reported on Thursday that the country has distributed 10,000 automatic rifles to civilians since Russian leader Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale assault on Ukraine. On Thursday, The Kyiv Independent

Ukrainians flee; Russia faces protests, sanctions Ukrainian refugees fled to the European Union after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The military assault fueled protests in Russia and abroad, and prompted Britain to join its allies in announcing

NEWS AND OPINION: This is, perhaps, an uncomfortable poll during troubled times. It comes from The Associated Press, and without further ado, here’s what the global news service has to say about the Russian invasion of Ukraine: “There’s little support among

SLOVYANSK, Ukraine — The Russian military plunged into Ukraine by land, sea and air on Thursday, killing more than 100 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, and ominously touching off a pitched battle at the highly radioactive area around the Chernobyl nuclear

What does the unfolding Ukraine-Russia crisis need more than anything? A heaping dose of Sean Penn, of course. Sean Penn — who has a history of cozying up to dictators, including Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez — is on the ground in Ukraine where he recently

CNN — US President Joe Biden unleashed sweeping sanctions Thursday responding to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine that target Moscow’s banking, technology and aerospace sectors, though the US and Europe stopped short of several key steps

Overnight on Thursday, Russian forces attacked Ukraine in what is considered the largest attack on a European state since World War II. The move took place after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an official declaration of war, ordering “a special

(CNN) President Joe Biden is set to address the nation Thursday afternoon in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He will do so from a decidedly weak political position, according to recent poll numbers. Just 36% of Americans approved of how Biden has

President Joe Biden unveiled harsh new sanctions on Russia Thursday over Moscow's all-out invasion of Ukraine, imposing measures to impede Russia's ability to do business in the world's major currencies along with sanctions against banks and state-owned enterprises. "This

Shortly after President Joe Biden on Thursday announced new sanctions on Russian banks and elites -- but not on Russian President Vladimir Putin himself -- a top Senate Democrat pointedly called on him to go further. "As we seek to impose maximum costs on

Former Secretary of State John Kerry has taken a beating on social media for hoping that Russian President Vladimir Putin would “stay on track” in the fight against climate change after invading Ukraine. Speaking with BBC Arabic, Kerry worried that the Russian

PARIS — President Vladimir V. Putin has ordered Russian troops into Ukraine but made clear his true target goes beyond his neighbor to America’s “empire of lies,” and he threatened “consequences you have never faced in your history” for “anyone who tries to

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that any citizen who wanted to defend the country from Russian attacks would be provided with a weapon. "We will give weapons to anyone who wants to defend the country. Be ready to support Ukraine in the

President Joe Biden on Thursday blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin and promised to punish him as Russian forces poured into Ukraine, sparking the heaviest fighting in Europe in decades. “He rejected every good faith effort the United States and our partners

Former President Barack Obama issued a message of support for President Joe Biden on Thursday, urging Americans to unite behind economic sanctions against Russia. “Every American, regardless of party, should support President Biden’s efforts, in coordination

Washington (CNN) Former President Jimmy Carter said Thursday that Russia's invasion of Ukraine violates international law and "threatens security" in Europe and around the globe, joining the other living former Presidents in condemning the Kremlin's attack

President Biden’s climate czar, John Kerry, warned Wednesday that Russia’s war against Ukraine is going to distract the world from the climate change crisis and produce "massive emissions" that will negatively impact the globe. "I'm concerned about Ukraine

TRANSCRIPT: Ukraine's U.N. ambassador pleads at the Security Council for war to stop Moments after Russia announced the invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian representative to the United Nations launched an intense, last-ditch call for Russian President Vladimir

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin gave him a heads-up that Moscow was about to invade neighboring Ukraine and promised Russian forces would help defend Belarus against any blowback from the operation. But

Washington and Lviv (CNN) The US has issued a warning to the Ukrainian government that the latest intelligence points to Russia imminently launching a full-scale invasion, according to Ukrainian, US and western officials familiar with the matter. The US intelligence

Soccer player Fedor Smolov became the first Russian footballer to call out Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, advocating for "no war" in a post on social media. Smolov, a 32-year-old striker for Dynamo Moscow, posted a black square to his

(CNN) — The airspace over Ukraine and its border with Russia is empty, according to flight tracking websites, with heavy air traffic apparently avoiding the region as evening sets in on Thursday, local time. Images from ADS-B Exchange show no aircraft over

After a feckless response for months to Russia’s threats to Ukraine, Joe Biden was out with a statement Wednesday night after Vladimir Putin started the wider invasion of Ukraine, hitting the country in multiple spots. From Daily Mail: ‘President Putin has

‘Putin ain’t woke. He is anti-woke’ ‘The Russians know which bathroom to use.’ ‘They know how many genders there are’ pic.twitter.com/lkqqTteCBD — Carole Cadwalladr (@carolecadwalla) February 24, 2022 But no one has done more to hype Russia—and, by

Former President Donald Trump said Russia's attack on Ukraine would not have happened with him in the White House. Trump called into Fox News on Wednesday night after Russian forces began invading Ukraine by land, air, and sea. "This is something that should

After months of troop and tank buildups, of grim warnings of violence and vague assurances of peace, and of efforts at diplomacy in Washington, the halls of the United Nations and the capitals of Europe, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began early Thursday morning,

A White House spokesman called former President Donald Trump a "nauseating, fearful pig" in a comparison to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Twitter Thursday. White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates shared an article by HuffPost, titled, "As Ukraine

BRUSSELS -- NATO envoys met in emergency session Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a large-scale attack on Ukraine as the 30-nation military organization prepares to bolster its defenses in allies neighboring both countries. Preparations

During an acrimonious overnight U.N. Security Council (UNSC) emergency session in which the Ukrainian ambassador literally told his Russian counterpart to go to Hell, Ukraine made an ambitious effort to have Russia ejected from the United Nations entirely by

As Russia pushes into Ukraine and President Biden marshals the global response, the elephant standing in the shadows is China. On the surface, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attack may seem to hand Chinese leader Xi Jinping a golden opportunity — a chance

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that Russia is not worried about U.S. and European sanctions as punishment for invading Ukraine because Russia long ago gamed out every possible sanctions move and fortified its economy to withstand them. “The

A version of this story appeared in CNN's What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here (CNN) Former President Donald Trump has signaled to Republicans that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "genius" for invading Ukraine . Now

President Joe Biden announced Thursday he would level economic sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, but not on Russian President Vladimir Putin. “For weeks, we have been warning that this would happen, and now, it’s unfolding largely as we predicted,”

U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle spoke in support of embattled Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military attack on his neighboring country early Thursday. “One person alone, Vladimir Putin, is responsible for the destruction and

A Ukraine resident woke up to the sound of bombs Thursday after Russian forces invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea. "This morning started hectic. You wake up. You hear the bombs. You don’t know what’s going on. You have no clue. It’s starting. … You hear

(CNN) The head of Russia's space agency says new US sanctions have the potential "to destroy our cooperation" on the International Space Station. There are currently four NASA astronauts, two Russian cosmonauts and one European astronaut living and working

Social media giant Twitter recently banned a number of accounts sharing Russian military activity during the Ukraine invasion — then promptly had a change of heart and unsuspended the accounts. Engadget reports that as Russia began moving into Ukrainian territory,

This time, the United States intelligence community got it right, unearthing a rival’s secret planning and accurately predicting and broadcasting Russia’s intentions to carry out a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For months, the Biden administration has been

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor said Thursday on MSNBC’s “Deadline” that if there are a lot of Russian casualties during the invasion of Ukraine, there could be an uprising against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Guest host John Heilemann

michael barbaro From The New York Times, I’m Michael Barbaro. This is The Daily. As the world has waited to see whether Russia will or will not invade Ukraine, and with early signs that an invasion may now have begun, much of the uncertainty has hinged on

Energy and stock market traders are not the only ones watching Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine with mounting alarm. Wheat futures prices were up sharply Thursday on the prospect of disrupted supplies and market breakdowns as two of the world’s biggest grain exporters

(CNN) President Joe Biden has warned Americans they will have to pay a price for Russia's invasion of Ukraine . Gas prices are likely to rise. The post-World War II world order that has maintained relative peace in Europe is threatened. But Biden has also

Fox News' Trey Yingst reported live from Kyiv as Russian jets launched air assaults on a Ukraine airport. Yingst warned that if Russia is able to gain control of the airfield outside the capital, Russia will be able to attack Kyiv from multiple directions

Russia’s long-looming invasion of Ukraine has officially begun. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday morning local time that he was launching a “special military operation” in Ukraine, a move that was followed up by reports of explosions around

Ukraine, Europe’s second-largest country with a population of 44 million, is battling Russia in what intelligence communities have said would be the biggest war in Europe since 1945. One man who fought the Russian army in his homeland says the world now believes

Biden's remarks on Russia's invasion of Ukraine President Joe Biden authorized severe sanctions against Russia in the wake of its military action in Ukraine.

Several Russian government websites went dark early Thursday amid ongoing fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Kremlin.ru, the website for Russia’s executive branch of government, went dark Thursday morning and could not be reached. The website was

World leaders have condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “barbaric” and quickly slapped heavy sanctions on the Russian economy, President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle and many of the country’s oligarchs BRUSSELS -- World leaders Thursday condemned Russia's

Hundreds of demonstrators descended upon the New York City streets on Thursday to protest Russian President Vladimir Putin and the attacks Russia has unleashed on the eastern European country of Ukraine, photographs show. Protests arose in several parts

CNN — Russian forces invaded Ukraine from three sides, while explosions rang through a number of cities, including the capital Kyiv, in a broad attack that began before dawn on Thursday. Here’s how it unfolded. Putin announces attack Russian President Vladimir

Retired Major General Dana Pittard joined "The Faulkner Focus" to discuss the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying it is "time to take action" since sanctions have not been effective. Pittard told host Harris Faulkner it will take American leadership

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks on Russia and Ukraine in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 22, 2022. World leaders condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin declared the start of a military operation

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., February 24, 2022. (Leah Millis/Reuters) President Biden announced new sanctions on Russian banks in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine

The U.S. keeps turning to sanctions despite their mixed record Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images A slew of world leaders are hitting Russia with additional sanctions in response

A newly discovered piece of destructive software found circulating in Ukraine has hit hundreds of computers, according to researchers at the cybersecurity firm ESET, part of what Ukrainian officials said was an intensifying wave of hacks aimed at the country. The

(CNN) Elise Stefanik is the third-ranking Republican in the House for one main reason: Her unstinting loyalty to Donald Trump. And she hasn't forgotten that fact. While many of her GOP colleagues were heavily ridiculing Russian President Vladimir Putin on

The United Nations Security Council will vote Friday on a resolution that would condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine and demand the withdrawal of all Russian troops. A senior U.S. official told The Associated Press the Biden administration knows the measure

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said on Thursday that it was sending an additional 7,000 troops to Europe, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine launched the biggest land war in Europe since World War II. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III ordered the deployment

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sen. Josh Hawley called for President Biden’s resignation at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday, hitting at several of the administration’s weak points in its first year. The Missouri Republican attacked the president

Mary Ellen O'Connell is the Robert and Marion Short Professor of Law and research professor of international dispute resolution at the University of Notre Dame. She is the author of "The Crisis in Ukraine," editor of the book, "What is War?" and previously

In an hour or three, our intrepid president, Joe Biden, will stumble behind a lectern in the White House and address the nation on what he intends to do about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (Putin Officially Launches a Full Invasion of Ukraine, Lodges Disturbing

Carnegie Hall and the Vienna Philharmonic announced on Thursday that the Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, a friend and prominent supporter of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, would no longer lead a series of concerts there this week amid growing international

The word “inspiring” does not come to mind as a way of describing President Biden’s afternoon speech following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Dispiriting” comes closer. The best Biden could do rhetorically was to declare that “America stands up to bullies”

U.S. lawmakers decried Russia’s attack on Ukraine early Thursday and said they supported tougher sanctions in the hopes of convincing Moscow to halt its invasion. Here is some of their real-time reaction to the crisis: Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) tweeted

Jennifer Griffin , a Fox News national security correspondent, reported on Russian President Putin's ‘cryptic’ messages and strong threats to adversaries in his latest speech. Putin threatened immediate action against any country that attempts to intervene,

News correspondents in Kyiv were interrupted by the sounds of explosions in or near the Ukrainian capital before dawn on Thursday, less than an hour after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in the country. Reporting from a hotel

On the eve of the Vienna Philharmonic's U.S. tour, The Associated Press reports that Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, who has ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and was set to lead the concert series, has been released. Consisting of five concerts nationwide,

Why is Russian President Vladimir Putin so obsessed with Ukraine? That’s the question on many minds as Russia’s invasion of the former Soviet republic continues. The answer involves a mix of history, geography, and Putin’s desire to return his country to

Russia‘s three-pronged ground attack into neighboring Ukraine, primarily targeting airports and military facilities such as barracks and ammo dumps, is the initial phase into what appears to be a push by the Kremlin to “decapitate” the pro-Western government

Beyond the borders of Ukraine, Putin’s disastrous decision will reverberate for years to come. Tough international sanctions are coming, and Russia’s economy (and the Russian people) will pay a price. So too will the Russian oligarch elite, who will likely

Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg told Fox News that there's "not much" President Biden can do to stop a bigger invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he is green lighting a "special military operation" in Ukraine on early Thursday

As Russia began an invasion into Ukraine, the Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Wednesday night welcomed a call in to her show from the former President Donald J. Trump, who blamed the military strike on the “weakness and the incompetence” of the Biden administration. Tucker

China’s government leaned further toward supporting Russia’s military incursion into Ukraine on Thursday blaming the Eastern European conflict on U.S. arms transfers to Kyiv. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying also made clear that Beijing has

"Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war," Biden said from the White House. After weeks of warning of "severe" sanctions if Russia invaded Ukraine, President Joe Biden addressed the nation and the world from the White House Thursday in what's unfolding

The Sweden, Poland and Czech Republic soccer federations announced in a joint statement that they will "not consider traveling to Russia" for the World Cup qualifiers amid Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE

Airlines scrambled to adapt to conflict in Europe on Thursday as Ukraine closed its airspace, fuel prices soared and carriers were urged to "exercise caution" deep inside Russia hours after Moscow's military invaded Ukraine. Moldova, southwest of Ukraine,

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences you have never seen.” He said the attack was needed

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and vice-president in charge of Foreign Policy Josep Borrell give a joint press statement on Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Brussels on Feb. 24, 2022, ahead of a EU special summit called today to "discuss the

President Biden said the U.S. and its NATO allies will meet Friday to "map out" how they will next counter Moscow after Russian troops invaded Ukraine early Thursday. The president said the U.S., the 30-member alliance and other close partners will affirm

Some analysts are skeptical that the pain of the sanctions will break through to Mr. Putin, who has isolated himself during the pandemic, even from some of his close advisers. Alexander Gabuev, a scholar at the Carnegie Moscow Center, said the Russian leader

Days ago, Vladimir Putin did what we all have known he was going to do for months: He invaded Ukraine. This invasion was by no means inevitable. We in the Trump administration knew that it was Putin’s aim to establish Russian dominance and influence over

Black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuhuiv near Kharkiv in Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday, Feb. 23. Explosions were heard soon after across the country and its foreign

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regional bullying and authoritarian grip on power have long triggered international concern, but the invasion of Ukraine has ratcheted fears and speculation to new heights around the questions of what Mr. Putin actually wants

PARIS — President Vladimir V. Putin has ordered Russian troops into Ukraine but made clear his true target goes beyond his neighbor to America’s “empire of lies,” and he threatened “consequences you have never faced in your history” for “anyone who tries to

It had been feared for years: a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. And now, it’s happening. Images of Russian tanks rolling into Ukraine were perhaps the most chilling that Fox News monitored through a long night during the opening round of the assault. The

Russia attacks Ukraine as Putin warns US, NATO Russian troops launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky briefly addressed his nation about 90 minutes after the Russian attack began early Thursday morning local time. Zelensky declared martial law and vowed to resist the Russian invasion while urging his citizens to remain

China has repeated calls for talks to resolve the crisis in Ukraine while refusing to criticize Russia’s attack and accusing the U.S. and its allies of worsening the situation BEIJING -- China repeated calls for talks to resolve the crisis in Ukraine on Thursday

U.S. lawmakers are resoundingly denouncing Russian leader Vladimir Putin's "special military operation" to invade Ukraine, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., calling this a "war crime" and "time to make this personal to Putin." "Our prayers are with #Ukraine,"

Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) Eight years after a pro-European protest movement toppled a Kremlin-backed president in Kyiv and Russia fomented a grinding war in the country's east, people in Ukraine have been on tenterhooks wondering what Russian President Vladimir Putin

Terrified Ukrainians began a mass exodus Thursday as Russia declared war and started invading by land, air and sea — plunging Europe into a nightmare of violence and bloodshed not seen since the darkest days of World War II. Soon after President Vladimir Putin’s

A rare site graced the streets of Russia Thursday after the country unleashed a wave of unprovoked violence on neighboring Ukraine: protesters. Anti-war demonstrations broke out in major cities across the country, including Moscow, where videos show a significant

Takeaways from the president’s latest statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE M uch of what President Biden said in this afternoon’s press conference on sanctions against Russia was cheerleading disconnected from reality. He complained,

ORLANDO ― Five decades after its founding in the era of a Republican who based his presidency on opposing the Soviet Union, the CPAC conference this year will feature at its Ronald Reagan Dinner someone who defends Russian dictator Vladimir Putin ― and did

As battle rages in Ukraine, Sean Penn was on the scene. The politically active actor was spotted Thursday in the first row of a press briefing in Kyiv, where high-ranking Ukrainian officials were discussing the day’s invasion by Russia. The 61-year-old “Dead

Editor’s Note: Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and author of the forthcoming book “The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment.” Follow him on Twitter @julianzelizer.

A Russian journalist denied her country was invading Ukraine during an interview with i24NEWS, while footage of the invasion played beside her. “Let’s get one thing straight, you’re saying troops, however, there has not been any proof of actual troops going

Moscow and Kyiv CNN — Ukraine’s President struck a defiant note Thursday after Russia launched an unprecedented military invasion that has already left dozens dead, prompting Western leaders to condemn Moscow and vow unity with Kyiv. Ukrainian officials said

We are truly living in a bizarre world, and to prove the point you have to just tune into Tucker Carlson these days on Fox News. I must admit, in the past I would agree with Fox News’ lead host most of the time and on most issues. But on one of the gravest

Asian stock markets have plunged and oil prices surged to nearly $100 per barrel after President Vladimir Putin announced Russian military action in Ukraine BEIJING -- Asian stock markets plunged and oil prices surged to nearly $100 a barrel Thursday after

Russian-born former U.S. intelligence officer Rebekah Koffler joined "Jesse Watters Primetime" to provide insight on Russia declaring war on Ukraine. REBEKAH KOFFLER: He absolutely does not have any consideration for anyone, certainly not enough to stop

Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is advancing from the east, the south and toward Kyiv in the north. As fighting raged on Thursday, President Biden ordered a harsh round of sanctions, and a fateful new East-West struggle is underway with no indication

Joe Biden said some unbelievable things during his remarks on Thursday about Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. Chief among them was this remark that jumped out to many: that “no one expected sanctions would prevent anything.” BIDEN: “No one expected the sanctions

The White House reiterates its promise not to send U.S. troops into Ukraine. The TAKE with Averi Harper President Joe Biden has long promised "swift and severe costs" to Russia if it were to invade Ukraine. Now, after Russian President Vladimir Putin's declaration

Protesters in Washington, D.C., have gathered at the Russian embassy to protest the country's invasion of Ukraine early on Thursday morning. The protesters gathered outside the Russian embassy after Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he is green

More than a year after he left office, Donald Trump continues to be obsessed with his loss to President Joe Biden, pushing the lie that the election was rigged against him. And on Wednesday night, the former president’s delusions were on full display on Fox

Before January 22, the situation on the Russian-Ukrainian border appeared much the same as it had the year before: a Russian troop buildup forming to intimidate the Ukrainian side, stuck in a nearly decade-long war in its eastern Donbas region. On January

Military trucks and personnel carriers being loaded onto a train car outside Taganrog, Russia, on Wednesday. MOSCOW — President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia declared the start of a “special military operation” in Ukraine on Thursday, after months of speculation

President Vladimir Putin may have overplayed his hand by invading Ukraine as opposition to the war grows in Russia , experts told Fox News Digital. "This is a massive miscalculation," said University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Yoshiko Herrera, who is

At least 40 people have been killed in the invasion, Ukraine said. For many Ukrainians living in the United States, the early hours of Thursday morning were spent reaching out to family members and watching news developments as Russia crossed the border into

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed Thursday to provide weapons to anyone who “wants to defend the country” in light of the invasion by Russia. His comments came in a tweet. He wrote: “We will give weapons to anyone who wants to defend the country.

(CNN) President Joe Biden was working the phones with top national security officials in the moments before and after his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin announced he was launching a military intervention in Ukraine, the grim fulfillment of Biden's predictions

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan in Moscow on Thursday, where the two leaders held "wide-ranging" talks on matters of "mutual interest," according to reports. The Putin-Khan meeting came as Russian troops were

President Biden said the world would “hold Russia accountable” as explosions were seen in Ukraine’s second-largest city minutes after Russian President Vladimir V. Putin declared the start of a “special military operation” in the country. “President Putin

As world leaders condemned Russia’s declaration of war on Ukraine and full-fledged invasion of the country, causing frightened residents to flee and sanctions being imposed, Russians were fed a misleading “fog of disinformation” about the conflict. State-funded

Hong Kong (CNN Business) Asian markets and US stock futures plunged on Thursday as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in the Donbas region of Ukraine. US stocks futures also tumbled. Dow futures were down as much as 780 points,

President Joe Biden is to blame for Russia's power play because he reversed Donald Trump's energy policies, says former Trump National Security Adviser K.T. McFarland. Russian President Vladimir Putin "can do whatever he wants" with oil at $100 a barrel, McFarland

Historians pinpoint the Cold War as starting with the Truman Doctrine in 1947 and ending with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. It's likely the U.S. is going to be entering a prolonged standoff with Russia, experts say. But while there are similarities

NBC’s Richard Engel reports that Russia has offered terms to Ukraine in return for Russia ceasing its military operations. According to Engel, Russia will end hostilities if Ukraine agrees to become a neutral state and will agree to forbid deployment of foreign

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Russia has launched war on Ukraine and shattered peace on the European continent BRUSSELS -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that Russia has launched war on Ukraine and shattered peace on the

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine in a surprise television announcement at roughly 6:00 a.m. Moscow time, 10:00 p.m. Eastern. The Russian dictator described the unprovoked attack as a “special military operation for the de-Militarization

The most significant European war in almost 80 years has begun. Early this morning in Ukraine, Russian troops poured over the border, and Russian planes and missile launchers attacked Ukrainian cities and airports. The attacks spanned much of the country,

EXCLUSIVE: House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik issued tough criticism of President Biden's "failed leadership" after Russia invaded Ukraine despite warnings from the White House and U.S. allies to stand down. "President Biden’s weakness on the

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Only hours before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, former President Donald J. Trump again praised the cunning of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia while lashing out at the intellect of President Biden. “I mean he’s taking

One of the most important speeches of President Biden’s presidency, his speech Thursday outlining the U.S. response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has been pushed back again. The speech was originally scheduled for noon, but was postponed to 12:30 p.m. Moments

(CNN Business) The standoff between the United States and Russia over the conflict in Ukraine has so far mainly played out on diplomatic and economic fronts. But now, as Russia invades Ukraine and the United States imposes new sanctions on Russia, there are

President Biden on Thursday ordered an additional 7,000 Army troops to Europe to bolster NATO allies while vowing to implement “devastating” economic sanctions on Russia for its brazen invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Most of the soldiers will come from the

With Ukraine under attack, Kyiv's residents rush to stock up and reach safety Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images Russia's wide-scale invasion of Ukraine has dramatically changed the mood in

The Biden administration announced new sanctions against Russia, targeting their banking system as well as a number of prominent individuals and their families, but stopped short of sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin himself or taking the significant

Republican lawmakers are coming out forcefully against Russia’s deadly invasion of Ukraine, but with the congressional midterms just months away, they’re also finding plenty of things to criticize about President Joe Biden. Their complaints have targeted Biden’s

ORLANDO, FLA.—Former Trump Deputy National Security Adviser KT McFarland said President Biden should be focusing on the United States becoming the world’s "energy superpower" as a response to Russia launching its multi-front war on Ukraine. In an interview

Sean Penn attended a press briefing at the Presidential Office in Kyiv, Ukraine on February 24. He's in the country making a documentary, according to Variety. CNN — Actor and filmmaker Sean Penn is in Ukraine, attending press conferences and meeting with

President Biden’s biggest mistake in countering Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine was taking U.S. military intervention off the table, according to a noted national security expert. Mr. Biden isn’t alone in backing away from a politically

Thursday morning at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood, parishioners prayed as daylight filtered through stained glass modeled after the Cathedral of St. Sophia in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv. The Very

Former Trump Energy Secretary Rick Perry blasted the Biden administration who he says gave Russian President Vladimir Putin "leverage" by killing American energy efforts and "rubber-stamping" the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in Europe. "#Putin got an assist from

Thousands of protesters took to the streets and squares of Russian cities on Thursday to protest President Vladimir V. Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, only to be met with heavy police presence. Many Russians, like people across the world, were shocked

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy early Friday said Russia has designated him "target number one" and his family is number two in its continuing attack on the country, according to reports. Zelenskyy said in a video address that he remained in the

(CNN) Russia's invasion of its neighbor in Ukraine is the largest conventional military attack that's been seen since World War II, a senior US defense official said Thursday outlining US observations of the unfolding conflict. "We haven't seen a conventional

MOSCOW – The Russian military says it has knocked out Ukraine‘s air defense assets and air bases. The Russian Defense Ministry said the Russian strikes have “suppressed air defense means of the Ukrainian military,” adding that the infrastructure of Ukraine‘s

Republicans are condemning Putin for the invasion of Ukraine — and criticizing Biden Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Republicans have largely condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin in the wake

Former President George W. Bush said Thursday that the Russian war on Ukraine is the most severe threat to European security since World War II as Russian President Vladimir Putin lurches Europe, and the world, toward another Cold War. "Russia’s attack on

President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. will introduce a new wave of sanctions against Russia in a broad effort to isolate Moscow from the global economy. The president said that the totality of the penalties will target trillions in assets and include

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., on Thursday doubled down on her criticism of President Joe Biden after ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl accused her of being tougher on the American president than Russian leader Vladimir Putin. "After just one year of a weak, feckless,

“Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war,” Biden said in remarks from the White House. “And now he and his country will bear the consequences.” Biden said the U.S. would cut off Russia’s largest banks and companies from the Western financial markets and

President Joe Biden will address the United States on Thursday, reacting to the news that Russian President Vladimir Putin has attacked Ukraine. The president is expected to announce a series of economic sanctions against Russia to try and punish Putin for

(CNN) After months of military buildup and brinkmanship on its border with Ukraine , Russia invaded its ex-Soviet neighbor with a multi-pronged attack, threatening to destabilize Europe and draw in the United States. A whirlwind of diplomatic efforts to stave

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas., says the United States must stand strong against Vladimir Putin as the nation of Ukraine is under invasion from the Russian military. The ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee said it's time for the "big stick"

On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that the US would impose more aggressive sanctions on Russia’s financial institutions in the wake of its recent military attack on Ukraine. That approach has the backing of many congressional Democrats and Republicans

Stocks tumbled worldwide Thursday after Russia’s attack of Ukraine sent fear coursing through markets and upped the pressure on the high inflation already hurting people and businesses around the world. The S&P 500 sank 2% to continue its dismal start of the

CNN — Key Republican voices from across Capitol Hill – who have been coordinating their messaging on the crisis in Ukraine – have been purposely measured in their criticism of President Joe Biden in the immediate wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine,

Twitter suspended several accounts posting and discussing Russian military activity in Ukraine over the last two days before quickly unsuspending them as the full-scale invasion unfolded, according to Breitbart. The accounts shared footage of Russian helicopters

To Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians — particularly those old enough to have lived under Soviet control — Russia’s belligerence toward Ukraine has some worried that they could be the Kremlin's next target VILNIUS, Lithuania -- Viewed from Paris, London and

Republican U.S. Senate Candidate and Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance released a scathing statement on Thursday about “Russia’s assault on Ukraine,” blaming “failed leadership” for bringing Russia and China closer together. The candidate from Ohio said in

Thursday morning at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood, parishioners prayed as daylight filtered through stained glass modeled after the Cathedral of St. Sophia in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv. The Very

Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., urged President Biden to take bold action against Russia for attacking Ukraine, Thursday, warning on "Fox & Friends First" of historic consequences if the U.S. waits until it's too late. REP. WALTZ URGES BIDEN TO SANCTION PUTIN,

Russia will still participate in Eurovision 2022, despite Ukraine invasion — for now Enlarge this image toggle caption Eurovision Song Contest Eurovision Song Contest The organizers of the wildly popular international singing contest Eurovision say that at

Sen. Ben Sasse on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., September 27, 2018 (Andrew Harnik/Reuters) Senator Ben Sasse (R., NE) on Thursday excoriated John Kerry, the Obama-era secretary of state turned Biden administration presidential envoy for climate, for his

There are 30 NATO members, but Ukraine is not one of them. Ukraine is not a member of NATO, though the international security alliance has been a key player in its ongoing conflict with Russia, which escalated to a full-scale invasion by Russian forces Thursday. Since

NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE M issouri GOP senator Josh Hawley issued a statement on Thursday condemning “Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine” and calling on Biden to “hit Vladimir Putin where it hurts” with sanctions and “help arm the Ukrainians to defend themselves.” Here’s

Speaking with CNN's Wolf Blitzer on "The Situation Room," Price said Zelensky "does, in many ways, represent -- even personify -- the democratic aspirations and ambitions of Ukraine -- of the Ukrainian people." "So of course, he would remain a prime target

Ukraine's U.N. ambassador on Wednesday night warned his Russian counterpart that "war criminals" go "straight to hell." During an 11th-hour meeting seeking to avoid an all-out Russian invasion into his country, Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya called

Russia’s long-looming invasion of Ukraine has officially begun. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday morning local time that he is launching a “special military operation” in Ukraine, a move that was followed up by reports of explosions around

Sean Penn has arrived in Kyiv to film a documentary about the escalating conflict in Ukraine. On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Hollywood actor, who is believed to be making the film for VICE. "American actor and film director,

Biden: Russia sanctions won't disrupt oil markets President Joe Biden insists the sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine will not disrupt global oil and gas markets and pledges to do everything in his power to "to limit the pain the American people

Members of the far-left " Squad " warned against "inhumane" and "broad-based sanctions" on Russia that "amount to collective punishment" against Russian citizens. Several progressive lawmakers released statements supporting President Biden further sanctioning

Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations had a damning message for Russian leaders as attacks on his nation began early Thursday. And he delivered them right to his Russian counterpart during an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council. Advertisement “There

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO envoys met in emergency session Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a large-scale attack on Ukraine as the 30-nation military organization prepares to bolster its defenses in allies neighboring both countries. Preparations

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The I nternational Olympic Committee spoke out against Russia on Thursday following its invasion of Ukraine, saying its widespread attacks are in violation of the Olympic Truce, which is set to end on March 20. The IOC released a statement condemning Russia’s

In Ukraine, the road to war was paved by the failure of diplomacy Enlarge this image toggle caption Evgeniy Maloletka/AP Evgeniy Maloletka/AP As missiles rained down Thursday on Ukraine's cities and Russian forces were reportedly making a blitz-like thrust

A non-profit owner in Ukraine who operates orphanages said he's concerned that he may soon run out of supplies amid the Russian invasion of the country. Mark Davis, owner of non-profit Abundance International, told Fox News Digital that the orphanages only

Early Thursday, just as President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia announced on television that he had decided “to carry out a special military operation” in Ukraine, explosions were reported across the country. Blasts were heard in Kyiv, the capital; in Kharkiv,

Sen. Mitt Romney condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a statement late Wednesday that also took a shot at both of America’s last two presidents, including a famed line thrown at him by Barack Obama. The Utah Republican blamed Russian President Vladimir

Emergency U.N. meeting is interrupted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine Enlarge this image toggle caption UNTV via AP UNTV via AP UNITED NATIONS — The emergency U.N. Security Council meeting was meant as an eleventh hour effort to dissuade Russia from sending

ORLANDO, Florida -- Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is urging Congress to take action to make permanent sanctions targeting the company behind a controversial pipeline that’s front and center amid Russian attacks on neighboring Ukraine. President Biden

An armoured vehicle moves across the town of Armyansk, northern Crimea. Russia launched an invasion into Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday morning. Explosions have been reported across Ukraine, including in the cities of Kyiv, Odessa, Kharkiv and Mariupol,

This morning, we woke up to reports of military attacks in Ukraine as Russia drops all pretense of “peacekeeping” (or, perhaps they just have a different definition than I do) and invades the nation. The very same people who have spent a long time now assuring

Washington is concerned as gasoline prices rise at the pump and tensions over Ukraine fuel market uncertainty. David Zalubowskivia Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets plunged and oil prices surged to nearly $100 a barrel Thursday after President

Thursday afternoon, nearly a day after Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden finally addressed the public. Whatever the reason for the delay, it certainly did nothing to dispel the notion that the administration had been caught

Russia has launched another invasion of Ukraine. Countless Ukrainians and Russians will die. Countless more will flee. The economic and geopolitical second- and third-order effects of this war will not be fully understood for some time. The idea that this war

Ukraine’s foreign minister has called on all NATO allies to cut diplomatic ties with Moscow after Russia invaded early Thursday in the largest military attack on a European nation since WWII. "Ukraine has severed diplomatic relations with Russia. I call

Early Thursday, just as President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia announced on television that he had decided “to carry out a special military operation” in Ukraine, explosions were reported across the country. Blasts were heard in Kyiv, the capital; in Kharkiv,

Among the Russian oligarchs who may be slapped in another round of sanctions over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a billionaire who owns the world’s largest yacht — named for his mother. Alisher Usmanov, 68, is part of a group of

London (CNN Business) Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine could drive prices even higher at a moment when inflation is already rising at the fastest clip in decades . Economists are racing to assess the impact of the attack, which

Stock markets plummeted Thursday after Russia invaded Ukraine, causing global energy prices to surge and equity markets to plunge, multiple sources reported. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 800 points, or 2.4%, at the beginning of Thursday’s

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint news conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow, Russia February 18, 2022. Sergey Guneev | Kremlin | Sputnik | via Reuters Countries and markets awoke to the stunning news of Russian

Valery Gergiev, a conductor who is close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will not lead the Vienna Philharmonic in a five-concert U.S. tour that starts at Carnegie Hall Friday night. The 68-year-old Russian conductor is music director of the Mariinsky

Moscow CNN — Before the crack of dawn, just before explosions began in cities across Ukraine, Russian state television unexpectedly broadcast an address by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two self-proclaimed “people’s republics” of Donetsk and Luhansk,

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s incursion into Ukraine is the latest instance of destabilizing or oppressive behavior at home and abroad by the authoritarian strongman -- who has managed to shrug off pushback and denunciations from foes in his more than

Early photos of smoke, fire, bodies and bloodshed have emerged following the start of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military incursion into Ukraine, offering a small but powerful glimpse into the wide-ranging attack that’s left the country’s cities and

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, blamed Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the policies of the last three administrations. The 2012 Republican presidential nominee took aim at President Joe Biden and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. "[Russian President

CNN — Just as diplomats at a last-minute United Nations Security Council meeting were pleading for peace, Russian fire began raining down on Ukraine. On a haunting night, marked by an address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that felt like a eulogy

Volunteers with Project Dynamo say they intend to continue rescuing Americans from Ukraine. Volunteers with the civilian rescue organization Project Dynamo have started evacuating Americans from Ukraine on the heels of the Russian army’s invasion of the country

After weeks of denying plans to invade, Putin justified his actions in an overnight televised address, asserting that the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine — a false claim the U.S. had predicted he would make as a pretext for an invasion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his family remain Russia's primary target in the military takeover of Ukraine, retired four-star Gen. David Petraeus told Fox News on Thursday. "President Zelenskyy is quite courageous," Petraeus said on "Jesse

President Biden plans to impose what he called “severe sanctions” against Russia on Thursday during a public address on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as explosions rocked cities across the country and signaled what the president described as an “unprovoked

A top Kremlin spokesman told reporters on Thursday that Russia would consider ending its unprovoked military assault on Ukraine if the Ukrainian government accepted terms of surrender, which included the removal of all “weapons” from the country. Russian strongman

NEW YORK (AP) — Filmmaker and actor Sean Penn is in Ukraine to continue work on a documentary about the ongoing Russian assault. The Office of the President wrote in a Facebook post Thursday that Penn attended press briefings, met with Deputy Prime Minister

BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders expressed a raw outrage shrouded by an impotence to immediately come to the aid of Ukraine to avoid a major war in Europe, condemning Russia’s attack on its neighbor as the European Union and others promised unprecedented sanctions

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order. Ukraine’s

During an interview with the BBC released on Wednesday prior to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry expressed concern that a war in Ukraine would have “massive emissions consequences” and divert attention from climate

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is seen in his office in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence during a bilateral meeting with China's President Xi Jinping via a video call in Dec. 2021. BEIJING — China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson refused to categorize Russia's

ORLANDO, Fla. — Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is rolling out a measure next week that would "shut down Russian energy production" and lift regulations on the U.S. energy sector imposed by the Biden administration, while saying Russia’s military aggression in

Thousands of protesters took to the streets and squares of Russian cities on Thursday to protest President Vladimir V. Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, only to be met with heavy police presence. Many Russians, like people across the world, were shocked

President Joe Biden tried to come off as tough and resolute in his remarks on Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. He failed. Sanctioning Putin personally “is on the table.” Why leave it sitting there? Kicking Russia out of SWIFT, the key global transaction

As Russia invaded Ukraine and bombings rocked cities across the country this week, President Vladimir Putin’s aggression was on full display. Biden’s response? More economic sanctions. Only this time, they will be “severe.” And surely, they will work. The

The United States expelled Russia’s second-ranking diplomat from Washington Thursday in response to the Kremlin’s ouster of the American Embassy’s No. 2 official from Moscow earlier this month. Just minutes after President Biden announced additional economic

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday ordered the deployment of approximately 7,000 additional troops to Europe, amid a Russian war with Ukraine. A senior defense official said in a statement: At the direction of the President, Secretary of Defense Austin

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is planning the “strongest, the harshest package” of sanctions it has ever considered at an emergency summit Thursday as the Russian military attacked Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that

Russia's invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea threatens to disrupt exports of commodities such as grains and oilseeds from both countries, while the prospect of toughened sanctions against Russia could disrupt energy and metals supplies. Following are

As Russian forces continue their attack in Ukraine, residents of Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood are rallying against the invasion and praying for their families overseas. Students from Saint Nicholas Elementary walked from school to the Ukrainian

Sen. Mitt Romney ripped Russian President Vladimir Putin late Wednesday over his invasion of Ukraine, calling it “without justification, without provocation and without honor.” Romney (R-Utah) then turned his criticism toward the US, saying Putin’s attack

Russian cyberwarfare capabilities unleashed during the invasion of Ukraine have been seen as a part of information warfare. Multiple agencies, including the GRU, SVR and FSB maintain units capable of engaging in information operations. Cyber operations have

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a "worst-case scenario" not just for the European nation but the world at large, according to former intelligence and military officials. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine Thursday local time. World leaders

Thousands of Twitter users are calling for peace in response to a tweet the official Ukraine account put up asking the public to share their thoughts about Russia. The Twitter post went up hours after Russia launched a pre-dawn invasion that hit Ukrainian

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" in Ukraine Wednesday evening, further escalating tensions that hit a fever pitch after Putin recognized two breakaway regions of the country, but he may have dropped some warning signs

U.S. politicians on both sides of the aisle condemned Russia's "unprovoked" attack of Ukraine late Wednesday after news broke that Vladimir Putin had declared a "special military operation" in Ukraine and explosions could be heard in the capital city of Kyiv

Ukrainian border guards defending a Black Sea island defiantly told an invading Russian warship to “go f–k yourself” when asked to surrender and were killed when the warship opened fire. The 13 guards were posted on the small but strategic Snake Island off

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an appeal to Russian citizens to explain his views on Russian aggression towards his country, saying he does not want a war but that his country will defend itself against hostilities. "We have no need for another

On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) stated that Russia has “begun to execute” its plan to invade Ukraine, one lesson from the invasion is “This is what happens when you depend on other countries for your energy

The word "MURDER" was painted in red outside the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C., in an apparent protest of the invasion of Ukraine. Justin Finch, a reporter for NBC 4, tweeted out photos of the vandalism on Thursday and wrote: "'Murder' painted in red

The president of the former Soviet republic of Moldova announced on Thursday that her government will ask parliament to implement a state of emergency as the country prepares for “tens of thousands” of refugees fleeing Ukraine ahead of Russia’s invasion. Maia

Ukraine’s official Twitter account has demanded that Twitter ban Russia’s account from the platform as the Russian invasion inches west towards Kyiv. “Hey people, let’s demand @Twitter to remove @Russia from here,” said Ukraine. “No place for an aggressor

Russia on Thursday launched a massive, coordinated attack on Ukraine, with Russian jets reportedly hitting major Ukrainian cities and ground forces crossing into Ukrainian territory on multiple fronts, as Vladimir Putin‘s long-feared invasion threatened to

Thursday on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Blackburn asserted that “thug” Russian President Vladimir Putin “feels like Biden is weak,” which has led to his escalation in Ukraine. “Of

Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told reporters on Thursday Moscow has not ordered the bombing of Ukrainian cities despite widespread reports and video appearing to show otherwise. “Russia’s armed forces carry out no missile, air or artillery

More than 1,700 people in Russia participating in protests against President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine have been arrested by police, according to OVD-Info, a Russia-based human rights organization that tracks political arrests. At least 940 people

Twitter responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in earnest on Thursday morning with advice for users in conflict zones on how to safeguard their accounts. The company posted a tweet thread in both English and Ukrainian on Thursday, offering

Anti-Russian demonstrations have broken out in the United States and across Europe on Thursday as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine with the perceived goal of taking over the capital of Kyiv. Demonstrators converged in Times Square in New York City

KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine‘s border guard agency says that the Russian military has attacked the country from neighboring Belarus. The agency said that the Russian troops unleashed an artillery barrage as part of an attack backed by Belarus. They said the Ukrainian

This week in whoppers, the Post Editorial Board cites columnist Thomas Friedman for his horribly premature praise for President Joe Biden. Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions Flashback: “If Vladimir Putin opts to back away from invading

Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.N. Sergiy Kyslytsya called out his Russian counterpart for Moscow’s invasion of his country during an 11th hour Security Council meeting on de-escalating the unfolding conflict. “There is no purgatory for war criminals,” Kyslytsya

What's happening in Ukraine, whatever its scale, and it's not totally clear right now, but whatever it is, it's a tragedy because war always is a tragedy and the closer you get to it, the more horrifying it seems. It's the ugliest thing that men do. Ever. Vladimir

Night view of Kyiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2022. (Pierre Crom/Getty Images) Anton Gerashchenko, adviser to Ukraine’s head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, told reporters that Ukraine‘s capital city was hit with cruise or ballistic missiles early on Friday

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry claimed on Thursday morning that Ukrainian forces captured two “Russian occupiers,” the first declared prisoners of war from the Russian invasion. Soldiers of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade captured two Russian occupiers, they were

A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military action in the breakaway regions of Ukraine, Russian forces have reached the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Explosions could be heard in Kyiv early Friday local time, as reports indicated Russian troops

The top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Thursday that the “time for diplomacy is over” following Russia’s large-scale coordinated attack on Ukraine. Rep. Michael T. McCaul of Texas said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s long-feared

Three U.S. officials who spoke with Newsweek say they expect Ukraine's capital to fall to Russian forces in three days, with the country's leaders following suit less than a week later. Russia's assault began hours before dawn Thursday with a series of military

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is calling on the world to step in to "stop Putin," as Vladimir Putin has announced a "military operation" into Ukraine, starting in the Donbass region but reportedly extending to other parts of the country. Kuleba

As Russian troops attacked Ukraine, world leaders reacted Thursday with outrage — one called it “an unjustified barbarian act" — and vowed to both tighten sanctions and hold the Kremlin accountable. The turmoil from the beginning of a long-feared act of aggression

A senior defense official told reporters Thursday that Russia has “every intention of basically decapitating” Ukraine’s government. “They’re making a move on [Kyiv], yes, but what they’re going to do in [Kyiv] is hard to say. We still believe, it’s our assessment,

The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that it would offer no military support to Russia in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, condemning America but refusing to definitively oppose Ukraine in the current conflict. Russian leader Vladimir Putin

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has drawn strong condemnation from former Soviet satellite states for whom the images of troops and tanks rolling in to quash a nation’s independence looks painfully familiar. Some criticism has come from politicians like Czech

Russia might have been surprised at the resistance of the Ukraine forces on the first day of the invasion, according to Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., but that might ultimately lead Vladimir Putin to up the ante on the capital city of Kyiv. ''We have only seen

BRUSSELS – NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has convened a meeting of NATO ambassadors to assess the invasion of Ukraine, which borders several NATO members. The meeting Thursday morning will “address the situation in Ukraine and the consequences of Russia‘s unprovoked

This is a rush transcript of "Hannity" on February 22, 2022. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, FOX NEWS HOST: All right, Tucker. Thank you. Tonight, welcome to HANNITY. We begin tonight with FOX News alert: Russian

Sen. Mitt Romney blamed former President Donald Trump’s policy of “America first” after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine. “Putin’s impunity predictably follows our tepid response to his previous horrors in Georgia

A former Bush administration national security adviser on Thursday raised concern for the Baltic States as Russian forces move into Ukraine. "They got to be very scared and very concerned. Remember, when the Russians went into Georgia in 2008, we all said

Russian forces invaded Ukraine on Thursday by land, air and sea in the largest military attack of one state against another on the European continent since the Second World War. The wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday hit cities and bases with airstrikes

KYIV, Ukraine — Explosions heard in Ukrainian capital of Kyiv as Russian forces continue their assault. Associated Press reporters heard several blasts in different parts of the city.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said on CNN Thursday that kicking Russian students out of U.S. universities should be "on the table" in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin launching an invasion into Ukraine. "Frankly, I think closing their embassy

Thursday, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis said it was time to show Russian President Vladimir Putin “what the alliance is capable of.” Stavridis told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that out of an act of “necessity,” NATO should implement

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “yearning for empire” and a perception of American weakness led to the crisis in Ukraine and urged President Biden not to hold back in the next round of economic sanctions

President Biden condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin after the country carried out military operations in Ukraine Wednesday evening (Thursday morning local time). "The world will hold Russia accountable," Biden said in a pair of tweets Wednesday, moments

Wednesday, on the heels of reports that Russia had launched a “full-scale invasion” of Ukraine, former President Donald Trump proclaimed Russian President Vladimir Putin would not have acted in this way under his leadership. Trump blamed the Biden administration,

An eleventh-hour United Nations meeting seeking to stem potential fighting between Ukraine and Russia produced a rare, spontaneous exchange between the countries' representatives. During the meeting, Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya told the council

President Joe Biden on Thursday contradicted Vice President Kamala Harris’s assertion less than a week ago that Russian sanctions would “absolutely” deter Russia from invading Ukraine. Speaking from the White House, Biden told reporters that “no one expected

President Biden was set to announce new sanctions on Russia Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a massive overnight invasion of Ukraine — while some congressional Republicans claimed Biden’s “weak” leadership helped cause the war. The

Here’s the dirty little secret about Ukraine. For the most part, nobody cared. Many policymakers in Washington, D.C. didn’t think Ukraine was worth defending. Ukraine was not a strategic interest for America, they said. Especially Obama and Biden liberals,

Sergiy Kyslytsya, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Nations, said on Wednesday night that the Russian ambassador confirmed that Vladimir Putin has declared war on his country. “The ambassador of the Russian Federation, three minutes ago, confirmed that his

The European Union (E.U.) sought to place itself in front of Russia’s territorial ambitions Thursday as it announced the “strongest, the harshest package” of sanctions to punish Moscow for the invasion of Ukraine. No E.U. military action was promised to bolster

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Thursday that the U.K. government will freeze assets of all major Russian banks and block Russian entities from raising money on U.K. markets as part of the international response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "We

President Biden’s “weakness” and “inadequate response” to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has “emboldened” adversaries while destabilizing Europe and undermining U.S. national security, according to Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA). The congressman warned of “disastrous

Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick, the former CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund, said the United States should not risk American lives by getting our military involved with the situation in Ukraine. After Biden addressed the country on

Vowing to introduce Senate legislation to ''open up American energy production 100 percent'' when the chamber returns Monday, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., denounced President Joe Biden's energy policies, which he says make the U.S. ''subservient'' to its enemies. ''I've

Less than four years ago Volodymyr Zelensky was one of Ukraine’s most popular TV comedians, starring in a satirical TV show and performing in a troupe where he played the piano with his penis for five minutes. Zelensky, now 44, won the presidential election

Members of the U.S. Congress said on Thursday they could approve hundreds of millions of dollars in additional military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine starting as soon as next week, to boost the government in Kyiv after Russia invaded. Departing from typical

Protesters in Washington, D.C., have gathered at the Russian embassy to protest the country’s invasion of Ukraine early on Thursday morning. The protesters gathered outside the Russian embassy after Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he is green lighting

Asian stock markets plunged and oil prices surged to nearly $100 a barrel Thursday after President Vladimir Putin announced Russian military action in Ukraine. Market benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul fell 2%. Hong Kong and Sydney lost more than 3%. Oil prices

Ukrainian parliament member Alexey Goncharenko said he is "sure" that Russian President Vladimir Putin "will lose" his fight for Ukraine Thursday on "Your World." Holding a rifle, Goncharenko said he was "ready to fight" for his native Ukraine. ALEXEY GONCHARENKO:

Russian police arrested 700 protesters Thursday who were urging leader Vladimir Putin to end his assault on Ukraine, the Agence-France Presse (AFP) reported citing independent monitors. Protests erupted throughout the country after Putin announced in the early

As Russia enters Ukraine, a massive media and cyber campaign accompanies troops spinning events to tell the story of the righteousness of President Vladimir Putin’s quest to rid Ukraine of Nazis; an irony made in sharp relief, seeing that Ukrainian President

Ukrainian defense officials claimed early Thursday to have blunted a Russian advance near the northern city of Chernihiv and said Ukrainian troops are “holding fast” in other defensive positions. In a statement released by the country’s Defense Ministry, Ukrainian

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that he's "convinced" Russian President Vladimir Putin will attempt to overthrow the Ukrainian government. Blinken made the comments during an interview on ABC's World News Tonight with David Muir on Thursday in response

Top foreign policy experts told Fox News Thursday that China is "watching" to see how the U.S. and its Western allies handle Russian aggression against Ukraine and whether there is "any sign of weakness." "They have done the calculus as to what this would

Despite being out of office for over a year, former President Donald Trump is being blamed by some journalists for Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine under President Biden’s watch. Some members of the media also blamed the Jan. 6 Capitol

Western leaders are divided on the question of whether to kick Russia out of a major international payment system, a move that could cripple the nation’s banks and ability to trade abroad, in response to its invasion of Ukraine, the Financial Times reported. U.K.

Former Secretary of State John Kerry was excoriated by critics Thursday for expressing hope that Russian President Vladmir Putin would help the world "stay on track" with fighting climate change despite the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russian armed forces. Kerry's

Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee criticized President Biden over his diplomatic "weakness" and said the administration's delay in issuing crippling sanctions emboldened Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "I think that this weakness that the

After Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a "special military operation" in Ukraine early Thursday morning, videos and photos surfaced on social media purportedly showing the reality of war in Europe. As the sun rose, sirens sounded near Kyiv as the

President Biden is set to address the American people from the White House and announce further "consequences" for Russia, which launched a multi-front attack on Ukraine Thursday. As the situation escalated Wednesday night, Biden offered the "prayers of

The president is working his way up the escalation ladder, but not quickly enough. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE F or months, the White House pledged that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be met with crippling economic sanctions intended to isolate Moscow from

“If we have to fight them, now is the time. From now on we will get weaker and they stronger.” ~ General George S. Patton, May 20, 1945 The world is witnessing Joe Biden and his regime resign themselves to reacting rather than take hard, firm action to stop

President Biden on Thursday said that "no-one expected" sanctions imposed on Russia in response to its incursions into Ukraine to "prevent anything from happening" -- an apparent contradiction from prior White House messaging that emphasized the value of

When it comes to both foreign policy and his liberal energy agenda, President Joe Biden has embarrassed our nation. I can sum up President Biden’s incompetence in these areas with one simple story: a tale of two pipelines. On one hand, Biden blocked the

The U.S. and its European allies announced sanctions on Thursday that are expected to pummel Russia’s economy following its invasion of Ukraine, but the sanctions failed to target the SWIFT international banking system. "I will not be diplomatic on this.

CBS News "Face the Nation" host and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan took President Biden to task on Thursday for insisting that the U.S.-imposed sanctions were not intended to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine,

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency prices plummeted after Russia attacked Ukraine on Wednesday, but have partially recovered. Bitcoin was down as much as 8 percent following Russia’s invasion, but by Thursday afternoon had recovered much of the drop. CNBC reports

As Russia has begun to unleash its attack on parts of the eastern European country of Ukraine, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has said it is committed to Article 5 of its founding treaty, although the clause does not apply to Ukraine. Article 5 of

A person is detained by police during an anti-war protest after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine, in Moscow, Russia, February 24, 2022. (Denis Kaminev/Reuters) The Russian Government is cracking down on its own citizens in cities

Former President Donald Trump said Russia's attack on Ukraine would not have happened with him in the White House. Trump called into Fox News Channel on Wednesday night after Russian forces began invading Ukraine by land, air and sea. "This is something that

The British government has urged any citizens still in Ukraine to flee if they can or “stay indoors, away from windows” amid a large-scale Russian offensive. Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), helmed by Liz Truss MP, has urged

The Kremlin just launched a massive new attack on multiple cities across Ukraine in a major escalation of its war of aggression. The war began eight years ago, when Moscow seized and annexed Crimea and launched a not-quite-covert war in Ukraine’s Donbas region,

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke out against Russia's military offensive against Ukraine and provided some details of how the organization plans to combat any threat to member states. During a news conference Thursday morning, Stoltenberg said

The White House was blasted on social media Thursday after Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh said that the sanctions levied against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine are "not designed to disrupt" Russia’s energy exports. "Our sanctions

President Joe Biden issued a statement late Wednesday night reacting to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement he would send a military operation in Ukraine. “I will be monitoring the situation from the White House this evening and will continue to

The White House keeps warning that Europe is on the cusp of a calamity. Now is the time for a major shift in U.S. policy, lest that calamity come to pass. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE P resident Biden has warned that Russia is beginning a military invasion of Ukraine

Hardline Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who is currently on trial for charges he rejects as politically motivated, has used the opportunity of a televised defence statement in court to to condemn Russia’s war against Ukraine instead. Alexei Navalny, Russia’s

Russia on Thursday launched a massive, coordinated assault on its neighbor Ukraine, bombing key cities and sending troops across the border from multiple directions, as President Vladimir Putin’s long-feared invasion wreaked havoc on global markets and threatened

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (Ret.) said Vladimir Putin will eventually facilitate a regime change in Ukraine. On "Fox & Friends" Thursday, he warned of the broader consequences of Russia's invasion, noting that it will embolden Iranian

Russia is willing to negotiate terms of surrender with Ukraine, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking guarantees from Ukraine of neutral status and no weapons on its territory, has expressed readiness

The White House played clean-up Thursday evening after President Biden claimed "no one expected" sanctions to prevent Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine, despite claiming for weeks that the mere threat of sanctions would serve as a deterrent

The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday called on President Biden to “dramatically escalate” sanctions to penalize Russia for “this act of naked aggression by the Kremlin dictator.” Emerging from a classified briefing on Capitol Hill,

China on Thursday rejected categorizing Russia's attack of Ukraine as an invasion and blamed the Biden administration for fueling tensions with Moscow. When asked by several reporters during a daily news briefing in Beijing whether she would call the attack

The United Nations Security Council held its second meeting this week on Russian aggression against Ukraine late Tuesday – a meeting presided over by the Russian ambassador ending with Ukraine’s envoy warning he would “go straight to Hell.” Russian strongman

Tweeting updates in real time, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., says Russia is engaging in a "full scale" assault throughout Ukraine, including air assaults "to occupy a large swath of territory." Among the most earth-shaking tweets was a prediction Russian forces

Former deputy national security adviser under President Trump, KT McFarland, warned sanctions will not deter Vladimir Putin since his "coffers" are full, and he has "political leverage over Europe." McFarland joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss the Biden administration's

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military offensive now underway in Ukraine is a crime against humanity and a violation of Russian law, exiled opposition figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky said Thursday. The exiled billionaire dissident, once one of Russia’s richest

Mayor Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine’s capital city Kyiv said Thursday he was ready to take up arms against the Russian invasion. Klitschko, a former heavyweight boxing champion, said his immediate duty was to make sure essential services are provided to his

President Joe Biden announced Thursday he would send more troops to Germany after Russian President Vladimir Putin attacked Ukraine. “As I made crystal clear, the United States will defend every inch of NATO territory with the full force of American power,”

Stocks sank worldwide Thursday after Russia’s attack of Ukraine sent fear coursing through markets and threatened to push the inflation squeezing the global economy even higher. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 fell 1.1% to continue its dismal start of the year,

Most voters are concerned about the situation between Russia and Ukraine -- and think what happens there matters here at home, according to a Fox News survey completed before Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine overnight Wednesday. UKRAINE

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is holding an extraordinary meeting on Friday where it is expected that it will announce that this year’s Champions League final will be moved from Saint Petersburg as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,

The NATO military alliance will hold an emergency virtual summit Friday to coordinate its response to Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine, while issuing new orders giving NATO commanders greater freedom to redeploy troops quickly to Eastern Europe. NATO Secretary-General

President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke late Wednesday night as Russian troops launched an expected attack on Ukraine. In a statement, Mr. Biden said he was asked by his Ukrainian counterpart to call on world leaders to speak out

Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard tweeted Wednesday as Russian forces moved into Ukraine that the conflict could have possibly been avoided if Russian concerns about Ukraine joining NATO had been previously addressed. "This war and suffering could have

Reality TV star Yara Zaya issued a heartfelt plea for people around the world to pray for Ukraine, the country where she was born and raised. The "90 Day Fiancé" star, who is 27, lives in Covingon, Louisiana. She's lived in the United States for two and

Russian President Vladimir Putin is overextending his military by staging a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and might be endangering his own future, former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster says. Appearing Thursday on Fox News' "The Story," McMaster

From Russia, with lust. Russian soldiers poised to invade Ukraine have bombarded women on the other side of the border with Tinder messages Tuesday, according to The Sun. Dasha Synelnikova’s app lit up with matches from soldiers named Andrei, Alexander, Gregory,

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine early Thursday, claiming his forces would be undertaking a “special military operation” to demilitarize and “denazify” its Western neighbor. In the hours that followed, cities and villages across Ukraine

A Fox News poll conducted a day before the Russian invasion of Ukraine showed that most registered voters are concerned about the conflict between the two countries, with 56% of participants responding that President Joe Biden has not been tough enough on Russia. Only

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared martial law Thursday and announced the country had severed diplomatic ties with Russia after the giant neighboring nation launched a military invasion into Ukraine. Beijing on Thursday refused to criticize

BEIJING (AP) — Stocks plunged and oil prices surged by more than $8 per barrel Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched military action in Ukraine, prompting Washington and Europe to vow sanctions on Moscow that may roil the global economy. Market

Actress AnnaLynne McCord is receiving criticism for her commentary on the crisis concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The "90210" star of the CW variety sent a tweet on Thursday that sees her recite a poem to Russian President Vladimir Putin in which

President Biden has held office for more than 13 months, but former President Trump still occupies a significant space in media coverage of the unfolding Russia-Ukraine crisis. Analysis of what he would or wouldn't have done as president, and explanations

Israel has condemned the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. "The Russian attack on Ukraine is a violation of the world order and Israel condemns it, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said in a statement, according to Axios. “Israel is ready to give humanitarian

Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine came as a shock to many of its residents now scrambling to escape to safety. "No one was expecting this," Tanya Bazanova, a 34-year-old living in the center of Kyiv, told Fox News on Thursday morning. "I am trying to stay

Ukrainian servicemen are seen next to a destroyed armoured vehicle, which they said belongs to the Russian army, outside Kharkiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2022. (Maksim Levin/Reuters) Ukraine’s health minister said Thursday that the ongoing Russian invasion has

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., January 18, 2022. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday denied recent reporting that President Biden had been

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While Pope Francis has been pleading for peace in Ukraine for weeks now, he has been reluctant to criticize Russia directly, Ukrainian Catholic Church officials said. "People are afraid to say that Russia is an aggressor," said Daniel Galadza, "because it's

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know to start your day ... BIDEN SPEAKS - President Biden condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin after the country carried out military operations in Ukraine Wednesday evening (Thursday

Russia began cracking down on opposition to the Ukraine invasion Thursday, arresting more than a thousand anti-war protesters who showed out in several Russian cities. More than 1,700 people have been arrested across Russia in connection to anti-war demonstrations,

Sen. Mitt Romney laid the blame for Russia’s Wednesday night invasion of Ukraine at the policies of the three most recent U.S. presidents, including Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. "Putin’s Ukraine invasion is the first time in 80 years that a

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Viewed from Paris, London and Washington, the events unfolding in Ukraine may seem like a new Cold War taking shape in Europe. From the Baltic countries, it looks much worse. To Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians - particularly

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine Wednesday night, launching airstrikes and plunging Europe into a nightmare not seen since the darkest days of World War II. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a massive escalation of a conflict that

Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., urged President Biden to show his "strength," arguing that is what the "world needs to see" amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Rep. Waltz joined "Fox & Friends First" Thursday to discuss the latest on the crisis, calling on

Martial law is a term that describes the government order of replacing civil rule with the military in a time of war or emergency. The topic of martial law has resurfaced as a result of the escalating conflict in Ukraine, where Russia launched a wide-ranging

U.S. stock futures plummeted and oil prices jumped Thursday as Russia invaded Ukraine, causing unease in the global economy. Dow futures were down 810 points, or 2.4%, S&P 500 dropped 2.5%, and Nasdaq 100 was down 3%. The Brent Crude oil index, a global benchmark,

Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a Republican, blasted President Biden as having "emboldened" Russian President Vladimir Putin through his foreign policies. Blackburn hopped on the phone with Fox News Digital for a Wednesday interview on the situation in

Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday said the sanctions imposed on Russia by President Biden for its war against Ukraine were "swift and certain," even as Biden avoided deploying the harshest sanctions available against the nation. "We know and believe

Joe Biden’s reaction to Vladimir Putin’s actions against Ukraine has so far been pathetically weak. He hasn’t thrown down any of the more significant sanctions that might hurt Putin or the people closest to him. He’s still holding back. Biden just contradicted

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying attends a news conference in Beijing, China February 24, 2022. (Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters) China has declined to label Russia’s attack on Ukraine an invasion, choosing instead to equivocate with a call

And so it has happened. Not as much “shock and awe,” as the commencement of a foregone conclusion. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale attack on the former Ukrainian “Socialist Republic” that all the world knew was inevitable. Except for

In a televised address Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his "special military operation" would seek the "demilitarization and de-Nazification of Ukraine." Putin's comments refer to the Kremlin's allegation that Ukraine's military is run by

Democrats are standing behind President Biden’s response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Biden plans to announce another round of “severe sanctions’ against Russia after calling the invasion an “unjustified attack” and vowing

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, former North Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley said Thursday that "when tyrants make threats … we must believe them." "At the UN, I saw Russian lies every day," the former U.N. ambassador tweeted. "Putin and

As Russia invades Ukraine, American faith leaders connected to Americans of Ukrainian descent here (as well as to current residents of Ukraine) — and leaders of other faith populations as well — are sharing their thoughts, prayers and concerns about what

As the situation worsens in Ukraine after Russia's invasion of that country, American faith leaders of all denominations and backgrounds are expressing their thoughts and concerns as they offer prayers and hold services of behalf of the Ukrainian people. Among

The Issue: Vladimir Putin’s declaration of a “special military operation” to demilitarize Ukraine. President Biden is trapped (“War in Europe,” Feb. 24). Russian President Vladimir Putin is an irrational actor possessing a nuclear arsenal and willing to accept

On Wednesday evening, as RedState reported, Russia finally launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. That came on the heels of several days of incremental moves, with Vladimir Putin speaking publicly numerous times, attempting to make his case for war. As

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry warned that a war in Ukraine could hamper global climate efforts and increase emissions. In multiple media interviews, the top White House climate official said a negative impact of a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be that

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Russia after it launched an attack on the country overnight Wednesday that for the sake of their "freedom," "lives" and their "children’s lives we will defend ourselves." But how do Ukraine’s military capabilities

On Thursday’s broadcast of “CBS Evening News,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken responded to a question on whether the United States will cut off purchases of oil and gas from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine by stating that we’re trying to ensure “that

After weeks of denying plans to invade, Putin justified his actions in an overnight televised address, asserting that the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine — a false claim the U.S. had predicted he would make as a pretext for an invasion.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers were convicted Thursday of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when Officer Derek

Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott in a statement this week said he may exonerate the Austin police officers who were indicted for the tactics used in response to 2020 racial justice protests. Nineteen Austin police officers have been charged with aggravated assault

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Three former Minneapolis police officers were found guilty on Thursday of federal crimes for failing to intervene as another officer killed George Floyd by pressing his knee on his neck for more than nine minutes. The case was an extraordinarily

Ex-Minneapolis police officers found guilty for violating Floyd's civil rights Three former Minneapolis police officers were found guilty for failing to intervene as Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd by pressing his knee on his neck for more than 9 minutes. Law

Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who was filmed kneeling on Mr Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes, was found guilty of Mr Floyd's murder last April. Chauvin pleaded guilty in December to federal charges of violating George Floyd's civil rights

Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd on a Minneapolis street but he was only one of the four police officers charged in connection with Floyd's death. Who are the other three and what did they do that day? Footage from the officers' bodycameras

A judge on Thursday ordered the parents of a 15-year-old boy charged with killing four students at his Michigan high school to stand trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. Rochester Hills District Court Judge Julie Nicholson said following the preliminary

A Michigan judge held a preliminary hearing Thursday to decide whether prosecutors had enough evidence to bring involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents of a teenager accused of killing four high school students. James and Jennifer Crumbley are

The judge presiding over the proceedings in Rochester Hills District Court will decide if there’s enough evidence to send the Crumbleys to trial for involuntary manslaughter. They are accused of making the gun used in the shooting available to the teen and

District attorneys representing five of Texas' largest counties on Wednesday said they will not treat gender-affirming procedures for transgender youth as "child abuse," defying a push by the state's attorney general and governor to target the medical treatments. The

This is a rush transcript of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" on February 22, 2022. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. TUCKER CARLSON, FOX NEWS CHANNEL HOST: Good evening and welcome to TUCKER CARLSON TONIGHT. Since the day that Donald