The United States and European allies remain steadfast in their support for Ukraine’s independence and sovereignty.
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Biden: U.S. welcomes Finland, Sweden’s bids to join NATO [May 24, 2022]
President Biden is hailing the applications of both Finland and Sweden to join NATO, saying the countries would strengthen the alliance.
Russian-speaking communities in New York rally for Ukraine [May 23, 2022]
Meet New York City residents whose families came from Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union who support Ukraine.
U.S. rushes humanitarian aid to Ukraine [May 19, 2022]
The U.S. is providing hundreds of millions of dollars in humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine and partnering to deliver support.
Food insecurity made worse by Putin’s war, not sanctions [May 17, 2022]
Russian military forces have bombed fields and destroyed transport systems that allow Ukraine to export its agricultural goods worldwide.
War in Ukraine damages major cultural sites [May 17, 2022]
Russia’s bombs are hitting civilians and sites important to Ukraine’s history and cultural identity. Find out which sites are damaged.
U.S. supports countries amid Putin’s food crisis [May 16, 2022]
The U.S. is providing hundreds of millions of dollars to help people in Africa facing food shortages worsened by Putin’s war against Ukraine.
Pacific countries stand with Ukraine [May 11, 2022]
Numerous Pacific nations are sending humanitarian or military aid to Ukraine in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression.
Ukraine’s neighbors show support for refugees [photo gallery] [May 10, 2022]
Millions forced from their homes because of Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine are finding hope and help from nearby countries.
Faces of Kremlin propaganda: Dimitri Peskov [May 9, 2022]
This installment in a series looks at Dimitri Peskov, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, who lives in luxury as he spreads disinformation.
Commemorating 1945 Victory in Europe Day during 2022 wartime [May 5, 2022]
In World War II, ethnic Ukrainian soldiers fought in the Red Army alongside Russian soldiers. See how Vladimir Putin distorts history.
Faces of Kremlin propaganda: Vladimir Solovyov [May 3, 2022]
This installment in a series on major players in Russia’s disinformation campaigns looks at Vladimir Solovyov, a Russian broadcaster.
Countries expel Russian diplomats in protest over Ukraine [May 2, 2022]
Nations are expelling Russian diplomats to protest the invasion of Ukraine. Find out which countries are taking that approach.
Russia uses conscript soldiers for war in Ukraine [April 27, 2022]
Russia relies on conscript soldiers, many from outside Russia, to fight against Ukraine. Many soldiers are unprepared for combat.
Decades after Chornobyl disaster, Ukrainians defend nuclear sites [April 25, 2022]
Brave Ukrainians prevented a potentially far greater disaster at Chornobyl in 1986. Ukrainians are again rushing to protect nuclear sites.
Putin’s war sends global food prices skyrocketing [April 25, 2022]
The Kremlin’s war against Ukraine, a major producer of wheat and vegetable oil, is disrupting trade and increasing global food prices.
Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine reminiscent of Nazi Germany during WWII [April 19, 2022]
Learn how Russia’s bombing of Ukrainian cities is eerily similar to Nazi Germany’s invasion of Leningrad during World War II.
Putin’s poisons: 2020 attack on Aleksey Navalny [April 18, 2022]
This installment in a series on the Kremlin’s role in chemical attacks on civilians looks at the poisoning of activist Aleksey Navalny.
U.S. spotlights human rights abuses worldwide [April 15, 2022]
The State Department issued its 2021 human rights report, which informs efforts to prevent violations around the world.
Analyzing a fake Kremlin video used to justify war with Ukraine [April 13, 2022]
Evidence suggests Russia used a gruesome staged incident to justify its full-scale further invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Athletes show their support for Ukraine (photo gallery) [April 12, 2022]
From wearing Ukraine’s colors of blue and yellow to moments of silence, see the various ways athletes are standing with Ukraine.
Putin’s poisons: 2018 attack on Sergei Skripal [April 11, 2022]
This installment in a series looks at the Russian government’s disinformation regarding its attempt to kill a former intelligence officer.
U.S. and Ukrainian performers support Ukraine at Grammy Awards [April 7, 2022]
On April 3 during the 64th Grammy Awards ceremony, U.S. singer John Legend performed with three Ukrainian artists to support their country.
RT and Sputnik: 5 facts to know [April 6, 2022]
RT and Sputnik have been in the news lately. Learn more about these two Russian outlets that call themselves journalism.
U.S. communities rally around Ukrainian exchange students [April 5, 2022]
Four Ukrainian students are spending the academic year in the U.S. Find out how they are adapting as their homeland is at war.
Putin’s poisons: 2017 attack in Syria [April 4, 2022]
This installment in a series on Russia’s role in chemical attacks on civilians worldwide takes a look at the 2017 sarin attack in Syria.
This article is being updated periodically during each month and published in segments. See updates for February and March 2022.
