Ukraine reclaims more territory, reports capturing many POWs

Ukrainian troops expanded their territorial gains Monday, pushing all the way to the country's northeastern border in places, and claimed to have captured a record number of Russian soldiers as part of the lightning advance that forced Moscow to make a hasty retreat.

Daughter of Russian known as 'Putin's brain' killed in car blast

The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Biden: Russia war a 'genocide,' trying to 'wipe out' Ukraine

President Joe Biden on Tuesday said Russia's war in Ukraine amounted to genocide," accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to "wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian."

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.

Ukrainian president Zelensky to address U.S. Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Congress Wednesday reflects the reality of the NATO alliance and the importance of getting the United States' backing for any additional action against Russia's invasion.

Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill

A $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval Thursday.

Attack on Ukrainian nuclear power plant highlights dangers of Russia's continued invasion

Nuclear experts, worldwide, are keeping a very close eye on the massive nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, that was attacked and seized by Russia and now operated by Ukrainians at gunpoint. 

Fire out at Ukraine's key nuclear plant amid Russian attacks

A fire at Europe's biggest nuclear plant ignited by Russian shelling has been extinguished, Ukrainian authorities said Friday, and Russian forces have taken control of the site.

Putin is "ruining his country," says Stanford expert
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Stanford researcher Dr. Kathryn Stoner spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday about how she believes Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has cost his own homeland in addition to the hundreds of people killed on the battlefield.

Street fighting underway in Kyiv; people urged to seek shelter

Kyiv officials are warning residents that street fighting is underway against Russian forces, and they are urging people to seek shelter.

Ukrainian-owned SF restaurant receives social media threats

A Ukrainian-owned restaurant in San Francisco received threats on social media this week, but offline, an uptick in business from locals showing support for Ukraine amid violence from the Russian military invasion.

Berkeley foreign policy expert weighs in on Russia sanctions

Russian foreign policy expert, Steven Fish, says he's worried that the sanctions may not be enough to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Bay Area nonprofits and tech companies show support for Ukraine

The Bay Area's tech companies and nonprofits are demonstrating support for Ukrainian citizens as Russian troops encroached further into Eastern Ukraine Tuesday.

Oil prices, Silicon Valley business, jeopardized by Russian and Ukrainian conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the stakes for a Russian invasion of Ukraine Monday, causing a ripple effect on the global economy, and heightening anxiety for both Russian and Ukrainian residents across the Bay Area.

Bay Area Ukrainians react as Russian invasion remains imminent

KTVU's Greg Liggins looks at the Ukraine-Russia situation from the perspective of Bay Area Ukrainians, who are watching the conflict closely.

Biden-Putin square off over Russian troop buildup near Ukraine border

President Biden warned Vladimir Putin that the U.S. would exact “a very real cost” on the Russian economy if it invades neighboring Ukraine.

Putin orders Russians stay off work for a week amid rising COVID-19 infections, deaths

President Vladimir Putin has ordered many of Russia's workers to stay off work for a week starting later this month amid rising coronavirus infection and death numbers.