President Biden bans Russian oil imports over Ukraine war
The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.
The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil, natural gas
The decision comes just days after Ukraine’s foreign minister criticized Shell for continuing to buy Russian oil, lashing out at the company for continuing to do business with President Vladimir Putin’s government.
The decision comes just days after Ukraine’s foreign minister criticized Shell for continuing to buy Russian oil, lashing out at the company for continuing to do business with President Vladimir Putin’s government.
Dallas woman narrowly escapes Ukraine, forced to leave father behind
The UN estimates more than 1.7 million have now left Ukraine. One of them is Olena Partow of Dallas. She was in Ukraine visiting her parents when Russia began its attack. While she and her mom were able to get out, her dad wanted to stay back to protect their home. “If I knew, I would’ve spent every day with him on my trip with him.”
The UN estimates more than 1.7 million have now left Ukraine. One of them is Olena Partow of Dallas. She was in Ukraine visiting her parents when Russia began its attack. While she and her mom were able to get out, her dad wanted to stay back to protect their home. “If I knew, I would’ve spent every day with him on my trip with him.”
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
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
‘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.
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.
Roughly 160 Fort Hood soldiers deployed to support European operations
Roughly 160 soldiers from the III Armored Corps at Fort Hood were deployed as part of the 7,000 U.S. military personnel to support the NATO Response Force announced Feb. 24.
Roughly 160 soldiers from the III Armored Corps at Fort Hood were deployed as part of the 7,000 U.S. military personnel to support the NATO Response Force announced Feb. 24.
Boycotting vodka: Here's what you should know as businesses dump the alcohol amid the Russian invasion
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, some businesses and bars in the U.S. are showing support for Ukraine by either stopping the sale of Russian vodka, or dumping out their vodka entirely. Here's what you should know about this symbolic act.
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, some businesses and bars in the U.S. are showing support for Ukraine by either stopping the sale of Russian vodka, or dumping out their vodka entirely. Here's what you should know about this symbolic act.
FOX 7 Discussion: Possible ban of imports of Russian oil
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a FOX 7 Discussion on the rise in gas prices nationwide.
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a FOX 7 Discussion on the rise in gas prices nationwide.
Stoli rebrands vodka after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The vodka will no longer be sold as Stolichnaya.
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."
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."
Oil, gas industry reacts to support from Elon Musk
Local Austines are expressing their concerns with the rise in gas prices. Even Tesla owner Elon Musk said there is a need to increase gas and oil output immediately.
Local Austines are expressing their concerns with the rise in gas prices. Even Tesla owner Elon Musk said there is a need to increase gas and oil output immediately.
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.
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.
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.
Netflix said it was suspending its service in Russia but didn’t provide additional details.
Brittney Griner Arrest: Houston native, WNBA star in Russia could be 'bargaining chip' political analyst says
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.
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.
What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.