New U.S. government disinformation board to tackle Russia, migrant smugglers

One of the new board's tasks will involve monitoring Russian disinformation threats ahead of this year's midterm elections and stopping the spread of false information aimed at migrants.

DJI halts business in Ukraine and Russia to prevent drone misuse

Drone company DJI Technology Co has temporarily suspended business activities in Russia and Ukraine to ensure its products are not used during the hostilities in a rare example of a Chinese company publicly withdrawing from Russia due to the war.

Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation

A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to send more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin upped the ante, using its most essential export as leverage.

Chernobyl: On 36th anniversary of disaster, Russia’s seizure of nuclear plant seen as ‘nightmare’

Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.

Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as West promises Kyiv more weapons

The U.S. defense secretary promised to “keep moving heaven and earth” to get Ukraine the weapons it needs to repel Russia, while Moscow has warned such support risks widening the war.

'Uniting for Ukraine': Biden streamlines process to welcome refugees to US

The U.S. is launching “Uniting for Ukraine,” a streamlined process to welcome Ukrainian refugees, including the opportunity for Americans to sponsor those applicants.

Biden taps Bridget Brink as ambassador to Ukraine as US promises more aid

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia is failing in its war aims and “Ukraine is succeeding,” following a secrecy-shrouded visit to Ukraine's capital.

Zelenskyy meets top-level US delegation Blinken and Austin, Ukraine official says

The U.S. secretaries of state and defense arrived in Kyiv Sunday for the highest-level visit to Kyiv by an American delegation since the start of Russia’s invasion.

ASU students use art skills to raise money for Ukraine
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The students painted the mural on April 23 that'll be put on display near 7th Avenue and Lewis. It shows several characters and other symbols of peace, like flowers and the American flag. There were already plans for a mural but then a student from Ukraine suggested this theme.

Blinken, Austin to visit Ukraine Sunday, Zelenskyy says

Secretary of State Blinken, Secretary of Defense Austin would be the highest-ranking U.S. officials to visit Ukraine since the war began.

Ukraine military blows up bridge ahead of advancing Russian army, video shows

The 13-second clip, which is shot in a first-person view, shows soldiers hiding behind a vehicle before an explosion on the road in front of them sends smoke rising into the air.

Ukraine: Russia shifts elite troops from Mariupol to new battleground

Ukrainian authorities say Russia has shifted a dozen crack units from the shattered port of Mariupol to eastern Ukraine and is pounding away at cities across the region.

Satellite photos show possible mass graves near Mariupol as Russia attacks in east

Satellite photos of what appeared to be rows upon rows of freshly dug mass graves on the outskirts of Mariupol as other eastern cities came under Russian fire overnight.

Orthodox Holy Week: Ukrainians call for cease-fire to celebrate holiday

April 21 marks Holy Thursday for Orthodox Christians around the world. The United Nations is calling for a 4-day cease fire in honor of the holiday.