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Russia vetoes U.N. Security Council resolution denouncing Ukraine invasion
The U.N. Security Council vote last night highlights where diplomatic pressure stands against Russia.
The U.S. sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss the richest of the rich
The sanctions may do little to dim the jet-setting lifestyles of Russia's ultra-rich and infamous – much less force a withdrawal of tanks and troops.
Will the current sanctions actually push Russia to withdraw from Ukraine?
Scott Simon speaks to businessman Bill Browder, a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, about sanctions on Russia.
Ukrainian troops battle Russian troops to keep hold of Kyiv
The Ukrainian president releases another defiant video as Russian troops battle to take over Kyiv.
What is NATO's role in responding to the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
The world is watching how NATO members respond to Russia's attack on Ukraine. Former NATO ambassador Ivo Daalder talks with Scott Simon about NATO's role in the crisis.
Searchers dig into the rubble after an earthquake hit Indonesia
A strong earthquake shook Sumatra island, killing eight people, injuring 86 and leaving thousands displaced.
Russian warship tells Ukrainian soldiers to surrender. They profanely refuse
Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. says all 13 defenders on the island were killed during the fighting. Zelenskyy hails them as heroes of Ukraine.
Russia vetoes UN Security Council resolution that denounces its invasion of Ukraine
"You can veto this resolution but you cannot veto our voices," the U.S. ambassador to the UN told her Russian counterpart following the vote.
Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here's how you can help
Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion.