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, 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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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 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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Austinites continue protesting Russian invasion of Ukraine at Texas Capitol

Protestors continued rallying in support of Ukraine at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, marking Austin's ninth protest since the Russian invasion began.

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.