Ukraine seeks to crowdfund military defense against Russian invasion

The Ukrainian government launched a website requesting cash donations to support their military defense amid Russia’s invasion of their country.

Russia-Ukraine: What to know as Russia attacks Ukraine

Russian troops launched a broad, three-pronged assault on Ukraine that opened with air and missile strikes on Ukrainian military facilities and included ground troops invading from Crimea.

Several explosions heard in Kyiv as Russia presses on with invasion of Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the post-Cold War security order.

Central Texas Ukrainians call on world leaders to 'stand against Russian military aggression'

Central Texas Ukrainians gathered at the Texas State Capitol Thursday calling on world leaders to “stand against Russian military aggression" following Russian attacks on the Ukraine.

Chernobyl nuclear power plant no longer controlled by Ukraine, official says

A presidential adviser says Ukraine lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site, where Ukrainian forces had waged a fierce battle with Russian troops.

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Could cyberattacks impact US?

Should Russia launch a cyberattack on the United States, they have the capabilities to impact banking services, food supply and even disable satellites, according to experts.

Biden announces new sanctions on Russia, says Putin ‘chose this war’

President Joe Biden announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Putin “chose this war” and that his country will bear the consequences of his actions.

Russian attack on Ukraine prompts massive traffic jams as people flee Kyiv

Long lines of traffic formed on roadways leading out of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Thursday after Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on the country.

Ukraine Invasion: Russia claims to have knocked out Ukraine air defenses

The Russian military announced early Thursday morning that it has knocked out Ukraine’s air defense assets and airbases, according to the Associated Press.

Russia-Ukraine: What to know as Putin takes military action

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, and he is warning other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen.”

UN: Wildfires getting worse globally, governments unprepared

A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems that governments are ill prepared to confront, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday.

Ukrainians living in Central Texas worry about loved ones overseas

As tensions heat up with Russia and Ukraine, those born in Ukraine who now live in Central Texas are watching the events with a close eye.