Photos show the calamity as Russia invades Ukraine
Kyiv and Kharkiv are among the many cities that were attacked by rockets.
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Biden announces new sanctions as Russia attacks Ukraine
The next round of sanctions from the White House targets banks and export controls, which would cut Russia off from critical technology such as semiconductors.
Retired U.S. Admiral James Foggo analyzes Russia's attack against Ukraine
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with former U.S. Navy Admiral James Foggo about Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, and what might come next.
Biden's plans to hold Moscow accountable for invasion of Ukraine
President Biden announced a suite of new sanctions aimed at Russia's biggest banks and said Western leaders are determined to hold Moscow accountable for attacking Ukraine.
U.S. defense official says Russian forces are moving in on Ukraine's capital
Russian forces have mounted the "initial phase" of a large scale invasion of Ukraine with missile and air strikes. A senior defense official says the aim is to seize the capital Kyiv.
The U.S. keeps turning to sanctions despite their mixed record
President Biden announced more sanctions on Russia's military and economy over its invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions have become a favored tool in presidents' arsenals, but they don't always work.
In Ukraine, the road to war was paved by the failure of diplomacy
The invasion of Ukraine occurred despite weeks of diplomatic efforts, including calls between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin and European leaders' visits to Putin in Moscow.
Ukraine crisis draws new resolve from bipartisan lawmakers — with some GOP critics
Congressional lawmakers are sounding a new bipartisan tone against a rising threat led by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Still, there is GOP divide on how President Biden should move forward.
The Russian disinformation war is underway
The Russian incursion in Ukraine has sparked fears of an invasion, but the information war is already in full swing.
Trump praises Putin as 'savvy' amid new escalations on Russia-Ukraine border
The former president lauded the Russian strongman for his recent declarations on Ukraine, while criticizing U.S. President Biden as "man that has no concept of what he's doing."