Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine

Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."

Putin appoints new commander for Ukraine
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Russia has appointed General Alexander Dvornikov to lead its Ukraine invasion, reports say.

Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics

Given Vladimir Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him, giving him further incentive to target another U.S. election.

Missile kills at least 52 at crowded Ukrainian train station

Photos from the station in Kramatorsk showed the dead covered with tarps and the remnants of a rocket with the words “For the children” painted in Russian.

Food prices soar to record levels amid Russia-Ukraine war, supply disruptions

Prices for food commodities like grains and vegetable oils reached their highest levels ever in March 2022 because of Russia's war in Ukraine, the U.N. said.

Russian retreat reveals destruction as Ukraine asks for help

Russian troops left behind crushed buildings, streets littered with destroyed cars and residents in dire need of food and other aid in a northern Ukrainian city, giving fuel to Kyiv's calls Thursday for more Western support to help halt Moscow's offensive.

Pink Floyd reunites to record song, raise money for Ukraine

Pink Floyd is releasing its first new music in almost three decades to raise money for the people of Ukraine.

Agoura Hills woman making sure people with disabilities in Ukraine can evacuate amid Russian invasion

With Russia's invasion of Ukraine, imagine the hardship for those who are disabled. A local organization has had a partner program in place there for more than 10 years. But Joni and Friends had to turn their attention to evacuations.

Joni and Friends: Group helping disabled Ukrainian refugees evacuate
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With Russia's invasion of Ukraine, imagine the hardship for those who are disabled. A local organization has had a partner program in place there for more than 10 years. But Joni and Friends had to turn their attention to evacuations.

US targets Putin's daughters, Russian banks in new sanctions for Ukraine 'war crimes'

The U.S. announced sanctions targeting Putin’s two adult daughters and says it’s toughening penalties against Russian banks in retaliation for “war crimes” in Ukraine.

US, allies investigating potential war crimes by Russia against Ukraine
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The U.S. Justice Department is working with European allies and prosecutors in Ukraine to investigate potential war crimes after Russia?s invasion.

Line of Ukrainian refugees waiting in Mexico's side of border grows amid Biden's pledge to let 100K into U.S.

The number of Ukrainian refugees waiting on the Tijuana side of the U.S.-Mexico border continues to grow. This comes as the Biden Administration pledged to take in as many as 100,000 refugees into the United States.

Zelenskyy accuses Russian military of war crimes in plea to UN Security Council

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the U.N. Security Council that the Russian military must be brought to justice immediately for war crimes.

Help needed: Ukrainian zoo continues evacuations after shelling amid Russian invasion

Feldman Ecopark appears to be continuing evacuation efforts and has asked for donations that will not only help rescue the animals and find temporary homes and care but assist in humanitarian efforts as well.

LA to donate surplus LAPD ballistic helmets, vests to Ukraine

The 526 helmets and 378 vests will be donated to the First-In Fire Foundation, which will be responsible for the shipment and delivery to Ukraine.