US sending $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine

President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.

John Cena surprises teen fan who fled Ukraine with his mom

“I think Misha and his mom are two great examples of how persistence can lead to joy even in the toughest of times,” the WWE wrestler said.

Volunteers retrofit demolition derby cars for Ukrainian soldiers

A city council member in the region said the cars are useful for battle because they’re fast and “handle well.”

Ukraine: 100-200 soldiers die daily, new plea for more arms

Up to 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed every day in Russia’s military onslaught, according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president — and only more and more advanced Western weaponry will turn back the Russian offensive.

Putin warns West about supplying long-range rocket systems to Ukraine

The cryptic threat of a military escalation from Putin didn't specify what the new targets might be, but it comes days after the U.S. announced plans to deliver rocket systems to Ukraine.

Celtics add their voices to those asking for Griner's return

Some members of the Boston Celtics are using their platform at the NBA’s title series to add their voices to the chorus of those demanding WNBA star Brittney Griner be allowed to come home.

EU agrees to ban most Russian oil imports in bid to punish Moscow

In a move unthinkable just months ago, EU leaders agreed to cut around 90% of all Russian oil imports over the next six months.

Putin blames West for food supply issues in 80-minute call with France, German leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin held an 80-minute call with the leaders of France and Germany in which he warned against the continued transfers of Western weapons to Ukraine.

Brittney Griner’s wife calls on Biden to help in WNBA star's release

The Phoenix Mercury center has been detained since Feb. 17 after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.

After 3 months, Russia still bogged down in Ukraine war with no end in sight

As Russia’s war in Ukraine marked its third month on Tuesday, there appeared to be no end in sight and few successes for Moscow on the battlefield.

Starbucks leaving Russian market, closing 130 stores

Starbucks said Monday it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia.

Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial

Russian Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin pleaded guilty to shooting a 62-year-old man in the head in a village in northeastern Ukraine in the early days of the war.

World has 10-week supply of wheat, expert tells UN Security Council: ‘This is seismic’

“Without aggressive global actions, we stand the risk of an extraordinary amount of human suffering and economic damage," a food insecurity expert told the UN Security Council this week.

Biden signs $40 billion in US aid for Ukraine during Asia trip

The legislation, which was passed by Congress with bipartisan support, deepens the U.S. commitment to Ukraine at a time of uncertainty about the war's future.

Special Report: Pulitzer-winning photojournalist Marcus Yam
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Photojournalist Marcus Yam joins the special report on what it's like to be a foreign correspondent covering the Russia-Ukraine war.