What is SWIFT? A look at West’s toughest sanctions on Russia yet

On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.

Ukraine latest: West to impose Russian SWIFT bans; gas pipeline blown up in Kharkiv

The United States, European Union and United Kingdom have agreed to put in place crippling sanctions on the Russian financial sector in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine.

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 marine sacrifices himself to blow up bridge, Ukrainian Military says

The Ukrainian military has released a statement thanking a marine for allegedly sacrificing himself in order to demolish a bridge that would allow Russian tanks to advance.

Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian forces head toward Kyiv

Invading Russian forces are closing in on Ukraine’s capital, in an apparent encircling movement after a barrage of airstrikes on cities and military bases around the country.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: US, Europe agree to freeze assets of Russia’s Putin, Lavrov

The EU’s unanimous decision, part of a broader sanctions package, indicated that Western powers are moving toward unprecedented measures to try to force Putin to stop the brutal invasion of Russia’s neighbor and from unleashing a major war in Europe.

Who is the 'Ghost of Kyiv'? Tale of Ukrainian fighter pilot trends on social media

Videos of a jet flying over Ukraine have social media buzzing about unconfirmed claims that a fighter pilot called the “Ghost of Kyiv” took down six Russian jets.

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.

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.