Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 18)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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We're not hearing much about jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner. Could that be good?
Media coverage of Griner's arrest on alleged drug charges in Russia has remained somewhat muted. Some say it's because of her skin color, but others say it's part of a bigger strategy to get her home.
Putin's warning to anti-war Russians evokes Stalinist purges
The Russian president's references to "cleansing" of "scum and traitors" evoked terrifying memories of the mass arrests of the Stalin era, when repression was justified for "cleansing" Soviet society.
The House approves a bill to suspend trade relations with Russia and Belarus
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill suspending normal trade relations with the countries, another move to squeeze them economically in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 17)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Far from the front lines, Ukrainians guard checkpoints and wait for the war to come
Checkpoints have sprung up across Ukraine since Russia's invasion. Men at a checkpoint near Lviv have Molotov cocktails ready. Even hundreds of miles from the battles, the war hangs over everything.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 16)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia's strike on Ukraine maternity hospital is part of a terrible wartime tradition
The attack on the facility in Mariupol reflects an unfortunate trend in wars in Syria, Ethiopia and other countries. The impact on health care in the short-term and the long run is beyond devastating.
Fears are growing that Russia will default on its debt. Here's what you need to know
Russia owes interest payments on two dollar-denominated bonds on Wednesday. If it doesn't pay, the country could go into default.
Blinken sets a standard for lifting sanctions: an 'irreversible' Russian withdrawal
In an interview with NPR, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the top U.S. diplomat, warns of the further devastation of Ukrainian cities.