Putin signs into law annexation of Ukrainian regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law on Wednesday the formal annexation of parts of Ukraine. The declaration comes in defiance of international law and as losses mount for Russia. Professor Stephen Caliendo joined Good Day Chicago to unpack what's going on in Russia right now.
White House responds after Putin issues new round of fiery anti-American comments
The White House responded to a new round of wild threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin by imposing economic sanctions on more than a thousand companies and individuals.
Americans urged to leave Russia ‘immediately,’ U.S. Embassy warns
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued another security alert for Americans in Russia, warning them to depart “immediately while limited commercial travel options remain.”
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.
Putin's alleged $700M superyacht seized in Italy
Zelenskyy pushes for harsher sanctions as the war in Ukraine persists
Ukraine won't seek NATO membership to stop Russian invasion, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is committed to discussing a deal with Russia and will not seek NATO membership in exchange for a cease-fire. North Central College professor William Muck discusses what this potential meeting could mean for both the countries.
Chicago-area Russian immigrant reacts to invasion of Ukraine
Rabbi Michael Tillman talks about the sentiment among Russians regarding the invasion of Ukraine and gauges the national support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Political Science professor weighs in on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Biden's sanctions
Russia’s assault began hours before dawn with a series of missile attacks against locations near Kyiv and has quickly spread across central and eastern Ukraine. North Central College Professor William Muck joined FOX 32 to break it all down.
Ukrainian Village residents rally against Russia's invasion of their homeland
Residents of Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood are condemning Russia’s invasion of their homeland and calling for an immediate end to it.
Analyst Phil Flynn weighs in on impact Russia-Ukraine war will have on gas prices, inflation
Everyone is feeling the pain from higher gasoline prices and food costs. Now, the Russia-Ukraine war could cause prices to skyrocket.
Chicagoans react after Putin takes another step toward war in Ukraine
After signing a "mutual assistance" treaty with the pro-Russian leaders of two breakaway parts of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin is now sending in Russian soldiers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin takes another step toward war with Ukraine
In a move many fear is a prelude to invasion, Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Monday signed documents proclaiming the "independence " of two break-away regions of Ukraine and pledging "mutual military assistance."
What to make of tension brewing between Russia and Ukraine
Professor William Muck from North Central College shares his thoughts on the situation unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.
Politicians react to Trump's comments in Helsinki
Top Republicans are joining Democrats in their criticism of President Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin. Some Republicans are calling the president's remarks in Helsinki "shameful, disgraceful, and weak." Cecile Shea from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs talks about it.