Russia has yet to slow Western countries' pouring of weapons into Ukraine

Western weaponry pouring into Ukraine helped blunt Russia’s initial offensive and seems certain to play a central role in the approaching battle for Ukraine’s contested Donbas region.

Chicago woman spearheads collection campaign to aid Ukraine
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One woman is spearheading a collection campaign for firefighter gear that will be shipped to emergency crews overseas.

Chicago woman collecting equipment for Ukrainian firefighters
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A local effort is underway to help the heroes of Ukraine. A collection of equipment for firefighters is being sent overseas.

Putin vows to press invasion of Ukraine until Russia's goals are met

Putin insisted Tuesday the campaign was going as planned, despite a major withdrawal in the face of stiff Ukrainian opposition and significant losses.

Russia-Ukraine war: Mariupol mayor says siege has killed more than 10K civilians

The mayor of Mariupol, Ukraine, said Monday that more than 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege of his city, with corpses that were “carpeted through the streets.”

Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine

Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."

Russia intentionally targeting Ukrainian civilians just for cruelty, expert says

"I think it's worth emphasizing the point that Russia has embraced – a strategy of intentionally targeting civilians," said William Muck, professor of political science at North Central College. "The cruelty is the point."

Russia intentionally targeting Ukrainian civilians just for cruelty, expert says
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Fifty-two civilians ? including five children ? were killed in a Russian missile attack while trying to evacuate the Eastern Ukrainian town of Kramatusk Friday morning, according to Ukrainian officials.

Missile kills at least 52 at crowded Ukrainian train station

Photos from the station in Kramatorsk showed the dead covered with tarps and the remnants of a rocket with the words “For the children” painted in Russian.

Deadly missile strike latest sign of Russian aggression in Ukraine
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Professor William Muck from North Central College talks about the latest news coming out of Ukraine and what Russia is trying to accomplish militarily.

Russian retreat reveals destruction as Ukraine asks for help

Russian troops left behind crushed buildings, streets littered with destroyed cars and residents in dire need of food and other aid in a northern Ukrainian city, giving fuel to Kyiv's calls Thursday for more Western support to help halt Moscow's offensive.

Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban

Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities.

Lyric Opera musicians perform for Ukraine benefit
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The Chicago Lyric Opera orchestra and chorus are joining forces for a concert to benefit Ukraine.

US targets Putin's daughters, Russian banks in new sanctions for Ukraine 'war crimes'

The U.S. announced sanctions targeting Putin’s two adult daughters and says it’s toughening penalties against Russian banks in retaliation for “war crimes” in Ukraine.