Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 7)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine
Stolichnaya Vodka rebrands as 'Stoli,' trying to distance itself from Putin
Company leaders explained vehement opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his invasion of Ukraine. They also hope the new name will represent "Stoli's roots in Latvia."
Gas prices surge to above $4 a gallon, near a national record
The prospect that the U.S. and its allies could impose new sanctions on Russian oil pushed energy prices sharply higher. The average price of gasoline in the U.S. hit $4.06 per gallon.
Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations amid heavy shelling
A third round of talks is planned for Monday as some of the evacuation routes would funnel civilians toward Russia or its ally Belarus.
Russia's war on Ukraine is dire for world hunger. But there are solutions
Both countries are huge suppliers of grains and other essential foods. And with widespread hunger and high food prices already, the war couldn't have come at a worse time.
Nearly 1 million Ukrainians have fled. More than 40 million have stayed — for now
Before the war, Ukrainian Rehina Solodovnik tutored Russian students online. The teaching has stopped, but she's still getting text messages. "I am so sorry for our government," one student said.
People are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine — not to stay, but to lend their support
As the idea spread, more than 61,000 nights were booked, grossing nearly $2 million. One host in Kyiv says the donations have helped pay staffers who have fled and buy food for elderly neighbors.
An anti-war protester in Moscow says the risk of arrest is worth it
Yulia Zhivtsova has been taking to the streets to oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine. She wants future generations to know: "You see? I was out there. I was protesting. I was against this."
Evacuations are halted in an area of Ukraine where Russia had pledged a cease-fire
Ukrainian officials said the work to evacuate civilians from two cities had halted amid shelling, just hours after Russia announced the deal.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 4)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.