What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?
Amid rising gasoline prices in the U.S. — the average price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 — the Biden administration has faced growing pressure to impose further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on oil imports.
Newport Beach restaurant hosts fundraiser to feed Ukrainian refugees
Sushi Roku in Newport Beach is hosting a fundraiser to feed Ukrainian refugees.
Ukrainian film star Pasha Lee killed in Russia-Ukraine war while defending country
Pasha Lee, a Ukrainian actor who was fighting for his country on the frontline amid Russia's invasion, was killed in action, the Odesa International Film Festival said.
Shell to stop buying Russian oil, natural gas amid Ukraine invasion
Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas, and that it will shut down its service stations and other operations in the country.
Man with ties to SoCal travels alone to Ukraine to help with crisis
Preston Carter used to live in Laguna Beach. Now working in Chicago, Carter said his bosses were supportive when he told them he'd booked a ticket to Ukraine.
California woman loses cousin to war in Ukraine
Maru Oderzhakhovskaya lives in San Diego now, but her family is from Kyiv. Normally this is an exciting time of year for her, but now she says her thoughts are constantly with her family as they either fight, or try and make their way to the border.
Documentarian reports on situation in Ukraine
Emile Ghessen, a documentarian on the ground in Ukraine, sits down with Marla Tellez to describe what he's seeing amidst the Russian invasion of the country.
McDonald's, PepsiCo urged to cease Russia operations by NY pension fund
Estee Lauder, Mondelez International, Kimberly-Clark Corp., & Coty Inc. have also received letters
Maria Baronova fears ‘we’re on the brink of a nuclear war’ after quitting Russian state-run media over Ukraine
‘I wouldn’t lose my salary and job if I was sure that we are going to be alive for many years,’ Baronova told Fox News Digital
Russia-Ukraine war: What to know as violence stops planned civilian evacuations
Russian and Ukrainian delegations resumed talks on Monday following failed attempts to begin evacuating civilians from besieged Ukrainian cities, including the port city of Mariupol.
Local church gathering donations for families in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Elysian Park is packed with donations bound for the war-torn Ukraine.
Stoli rebrands vodka after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The vodka will no longer be sold as Stolichnaya.
Former Ukrainian beauty queen says she isn't fighting Russian invasion
A former beauty queen has clarified that she hasn't traded in her tiara for a rifle to join Ukraine's ongoing resistance to Russia's invasion and that a photo she posted showing her holding a rifle (which was actually an airgun) was meant to "inspire."
Pennsylvania couple's newly adopted son stuck in Ukraine after judge issues waiting period for U.S. arrival
The local family adopted their son from Ukraine on Feb. 24, but when a judge issued a 30-day waiting period he became stranded in the war-torn country as Russia invaded.
Russian attacks halt planned civilian evacuations in Ukraine for 2nd time, official says
On Day 11 of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Russian troops shelled encircled cities, and it appeared that a second attempt to evacuate civilians had failed due to continued violence.
Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia amid media crackdown
Netflix said it was suspending its service in Russia but didn’t provide additional details.
Russia-Ukraine war: Cease-fire attempt fails amid more shelling
What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Siblings flee war torn Ukraine to grandparents in SoCal
It was an emotional reunion at LAX Friday night as two siblings arrived in California after fleeing Ukraine.
Elon Musk says Starlink won't block Russian state media in Ukraine: 'Sorry to be a free speech absolutist'
Elon Musk overnight said "some governments" had asked SpaceX to block Russian state media on its Starlink internet satellites but said, "We will not do so unless at gunpoint."