Politics
U.S. imposes sanctions on Russian central bank, next step in effort to cripple country's economy
The new penalties essentially cut the Russian central bank from the U.S. dollar
Human Rights
Sen. Marco Rubio: U.S. must do more to defend human rights around the world
"As tyrants in our hemisphere maintain their illegitimate grip on power by subjecting their citizens to unimaginable hardships, the U.S. must reaffirm its unwavering support for the victims and not the oppressors," Rubio said
Politics
Belarus to deploy special forces to Ukrainian border
Belarusian military officials announced on Tuesday that the armed forces will deploy special operations troops to three areas near the country’s southern border with Ukraine
Politics
NATO countries given 'green light' to send fighter jets to Ukraine, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that NATO, the European Union and G7 countries are working to increase sanctions on Russia
Politics
U.S. intel: China still supports Russia but "unsettled" by Ukraine
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and CIA Director William Burns both said the partnership between the Kremlin and Chinese Communist Party is growing stronger in testimony before the House Intelligence Committee.
Politics
Psaki says White House 'not sending the president to Ukraine'
Russia has been attacking Ukraine since late February
Politics
Sen. Lisa Murkowski responsible for Russian energy crisis, says primary challenger Tshibaka
Sen. Murkowski cast the tie-breaking vote for Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland
Business
These American companies are refusing to cut ties with Russia
“They are funding the Russian war machine, and they are undermining the whole idea of the sanctions"
Politics
Finland will apply for NATO membership on May 12, defying Russian threats
The Kremlin previously warned that Russia would deploy nuclear weapons and hypersonic missiles to the heart of Europe if Sweden or Finland join NATO