Immigration
Thousands of Russians seeking asylum at the U.S. southern border
More than 8,600 Russians have attempted to cross into the U.S. border from August through January after entering Mexico as tourists
Politics
More than 70% of Americans support ban on Russian oil, no-fly zone over Ukraine
The poll, conducted by Reuters and Ipsos on Mar. 3-4, found that Americans want President Joe Biden to respond more forcefully to continued Russian aggression, who have begun shelling civilian areas
Immigration
Two Russians crossed near-freezing Bering Strait to seek asylum in Alaska
They have since been flown to the capital and are being processed.
Politics
Chernobyl nuclear plant captured, International Atomic Energy Agency confirms
Ukraine did not report any casualties nor destruction at the site to the IAEA
Business
Russian currency tumbles to record low as markets react to invasion of Ukraine
The ruble fell 6% against the U.S. dollar, with one dollar buying 89 rubles. This was the lowest level on record, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing FactSet. It has since bounced back and is fluctuating between 84 and 88 rubles per dollar.
Politics
U.S. embassy in Kyiv to relocate over 'dramatic acceleration' in Russian troop buildup
The Biden administration is continuing "intensive diplomatic efforts to deescalate the crisis," the Secretary of State said
Politics
Zelensky criticizes the U.S. for not acting sooner and avoiding war
During an hour-long virtual call with U.S. Senators on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the Biden administration for not having imposed measures against Russia sooner.
White House says Russia could invade Ukraine 'any day now'
Any American still in Ukraine was urged to leave "as soon as possible" within the next 48 hours
Politics
Holocaust memorial in Kyiv bombed by Russians
Russian missiles and shells struck the site of Babyn Yar, a ravine where 33,771 Jews were slaughtered by Nazi troops in September 1941 during its campaign against the Soviet Union
Politics
The U.S. will support bids from Finland and Sweden to join NATO, Blinken says
Finland formally announced on Sunday that it plans to apply for membership in the Western military alliance