Human Rights
Senate Republicans block Israel and Ukraine funding
Although some Republicans have vowed to support Israel, they have tried to pair passage of Ukraine aid to funding border security
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U.S. and Canada announce Arctic military exercises amid rising Russia tensions
The United States and Canada announced Tuesday that they would be conducting joint military exercises in the Arctic amid growing tensions with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The North American Aerospace Defense Command said the air defense drills were intended to test its ability to “respond to both aircraft and cruise missiles” threatening the continent.
Technology
'Deepfake' video of Zelensky surrendering posted by Russian hackers, quickly removed
A heavily edited video that appears to show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky telling his countrymen to “lay down your arms and return to your families” made the rounds on social media this week before being debunked and removed.
Politics
Putin in panic? British prime minister sees cracks of fear amidst war rally, school bombing
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes Russian President Vladimir Putin pushed the illegal invasion of Ukraine out of fears of the pro-democracy opposition growing stronger. His comments come after the Russian president was cutoff during a war-rally speech and Russian forces resorted to bombing a Mariupol school and theater sheltering civilians.
Politics
Zelensky: 130 rescued, hundreds 'still beneath the rubble'
130 people have been rescued from the ruins after Russian bombs destroyed a theater in the port city of Mariupol
Politics
U.S. citizen killed in Ukraine as Russia heavily shells city of Chernihiv
The State Department confirmed the death of the second U.S. citizen in the region
Human Rights
Drone captures killing of Ukrainian civilian by Russian soldiers
Drone footage appears to show the moment Russian troops shoot and kill a civilian as he got out of his car and held up his hands on a Ukrainian highway
Culture
Ukraine's artists and museums scramble to protect its cultural heritage
Artists, curators and museum directors across Ukraine are moving quickly but carefully to shield the country’s art in the face of Russia’s invasion
Politics
In Congress address, Zelensky expected to thank U.S. for support, press for more military assistance
Invasion is now nearly three-weeks old, with Ukraine's capital Kyiv, other major cities under relentless missile attacks
Human Rights
FOX News cameraman killed in Ukraine, accompanying journalist hospitalized
Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski was killed on Monday while reporting on the Russian invasion on Ukraine, according to the network. His death comes days after the death of Brent Renaud, 51, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and former New York Times correspondent.
Business
Germany will not boycott Russian gas or oil imports
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck admitted that the country’s heavy dependence on Russian exports made it untenable to follow the U.S. in banning imports of coal, oil and natural gas from Russia
