'Vigil for Peace' supporting Ukraine held Friday in downtown Chicago
As a war-torn Ukraine defends itself from Russian attacks, unity for Ukrainians continues to be shown across Chicagoland.
Vladimir Putin needs to be assassinated, U.S. senator says
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says someone in Russia needs to step up and kill President Vladimir Putin for the good of the world.
Russian lawmakers approve 15-year prison penalty for 'fake' war reports
Russians could face prison sentences of up to 15 years for spreading information that goes against the Russian government's position on the war in Ukraine, a move that comes as authorities block access to foreign media outlets.
Global affairs analyst describes the climate in Ukraine as the invasion continues
Michael Bociurkiw, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, talks about the tensions in Lviv right now and his perspective of the invasion from Ukraine.
Invasion of Ukraine to exacerbate mental health crisis for hundreds of thousands
Corina Ratz from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is impacting the mental health of refugees and those on the front lines of violence.
'Direct Relief' pitching in emergency aid for Ukraine
Thomas Tighe, president and CEO of Direct Relief, talks about what they're doing to send aid and supplies to Ukraine during their time of desperate need.
Meta makes efforts to help those impacted by Russian Invasion
As the war in Ukraine continues to roll out, Meta is working to help those impacted by the invasion through Facebook, connecting people with local charities assisting the displaced.
Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, CEO says
Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Fire extinguished at Europe's largest nuclear power plant following Russian shelling
Ukrainian firefighters have extinguished a blaze at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant that was ignited by a Russian attack and no radiation was released.
Prayer pilgrimage: Chicago area parishioners march for peace in Ukraine
Large signs saying "Pray for Ukraine" lined the sidewalks Thursday as dozens of parishioners marched for peace.
Parishioners in Palatine march for peace for Ukraine
Large signs saying "Pray for Ukraine" lined the sidewalks Thursday as dozens of parishioners marched for peace.
Russia-Ukraine War: Biden administration offers humanitarian relief to Ukrainians
Russian forces pressed their war Thursday on Ukraine, shelling a nuclear power station even as the two sides negotiated safe corridors to safely evacuate citizens.
Russian troops shelling Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant sparking fire, officials say
Russian artillery fire is blasting Ukraine's largest nuclear plant, sparking a fire, hours after international atomic regulators warned combat at the facility could wreak havoc, according to Ukraine authorities.
DePaul University professor discusses refugee crisis unfolding in Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered what could be a refugee crisis as hundreds of thousands of people desperately try to secure safe passage out of war zones in the country.
Ukranian President Zelenskyy asks Putin to meet: 'I don't bite'
“I don’t bite. What are you afraid of?” President Zelenskyy said at a Thursday news conference, directing his comments at Vladimir Putin. “Any words are more important than shots.”
Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov’s $600M yacht seized in Germany: reports
Usmanov on Tuesday confirmed that financial actions had been taken against him
What is a thermobaric bomb?
Russia is accused of using thermobaric weapons or "vacuum bombs" in Ukraine. These weapons are a breach of the Geneva Convention -- guidelines for humanitarian treatment in war.
Slavic Gospel Association launching large-scale outreach to provide aid to Ukraine
Michaell Johnson, president of the Slavic Gospel Association, talks about what they're doing to help Ukrainians during their time of most desparate need.
Airbnb offering free housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
Airbnb announced that they will help provide housing to some of the thousands of refugees fleeing Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
Rogers Park woman makes it to Poland after being trapped by the invasion of Ukraine
Olga Tsoi talks about her incredible journey to safety in Poland after being trapped in Ukraine during the Russian invasion.