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."
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."
"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
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.
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.
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.
What's next for Ukraine and Russia? Expert weighs in
North Central College Professor William Muck weighs in on the current situation in Ukraine.
North Central College Professor William Muck weighs in on the current situation in Ukraine.
Pope Francis voices support for Ukrainians under Russian bombardment
Heidi Schlumpf from National Catholic Reporter talks about Pope Francis' stance on the war in Ukraine.
Heidi Schlumpf from National Catholic Reporter talks about Pope Francis' stance on the war in Ukraine.
Deadly missile strike latest sign of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Professor William Muck from North Central College talks about the latest news coming out of Ukraine and what Russia is trying to accomplish militarily.
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.
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.
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
The Chicago Lyric Opera orchestra and chorus are joining forces for a concert to benefit Ukraine.
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.
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.
Chinese Mutual Aid Association doubles down to help Ukrainian refugees, Chicago immigrants
A Chicago agency is preparing to assist refugees from Ukraine and other parts of the world, fulfilling its mission for 40 years now.
A Chicago agency is preparing to assist refugees from Ukraine and other parts of the world, fulfilling its mission for 40 years now.
Chicago's Chinese Mutual Aid Association doubles down to help refugees in Ukraine, immigrants across the world
The Chinese Mutual Aid Association has been helping refugees and immigrants find homes, jobs and community in Chicago for decades.
The Chinese Mutual Aid Association has been helping refugees and immigrants find homes, jobs and community in Chicago for decades.
Ukraine says civilians gave poisoned cakes to Russian soldiers, killing 2 and sickening 28
Ukraine’s intelligence unit claimed that civilians in the Kharkiv region gave poisoned cakes to Russian soldiers, killing two of them and hospitalizing 28 others.
Ukraine’s intelligence unit claimed that civilians in the Kharkiv region gave poisoned cakes to Russian soldiers, killing two of them and hospitalizing 28 others.
Zelenskyy accuses Russian military of war crimes in plea to UN Security Council
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the U.N. Security Council that the Russian military must be brought to justice immediately for war crimes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the U.N. Security Council that the Russian military must be brought to justice immediately for war crimes.
Russia faces global outrage over bodies of civilians in Ukraine's streets
Russia is facing a fresh wave of condemnation after evidence emerged of what appeared to be deliberate killings of numerous civilians in Ukraine.
Russia is facing a fresh wave of condemnation after evidence emerged of what appeared to be deliberate killings of numerous civilians in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy pleas for more weapons, sanctions
Ukraine's president reknewed his plea for more weapons this weekend as his country continues to battle with Russia.
Ukraine's president reknewed his plea for more weapons this weekend as his country continues to battle with Russia.
Ukraine accuses Russian troops of massacre after finding city strewn with bodies
Bodies with bound hands, close-range gunshot wounds and signs of torture lay scattered in a city on the outskirts of Kyiv after Russian soldiers withdrew from the area.
Bodies with bound hands, close-range gunshot wounds and signs of torture lay scattered in a city on the outskirts of Kyiv after Russian soldiers withdrew from the area.
Ukrainian troops cautiously retaking areas near Kyiv amid fear of Russian traps
In at least one town, soldiers used cables to pull the bodies of civilians off the streets Saturday out of fear that Russian forces may have set booby-traps before leaving.
In at least one town, soldiers used cables to pull the bodies of civilians off the streets Saturday out of fear that Russian forces may have set booby-traps before leaving.
Some Chicago groups aim to help Ukrainian refugees find jobs
Chicagoans are turning their empathy for Ukrainian refugees into action. Some groups are now aiming to help Ukrainian refugees find jobs. James Judkins from JKJ Workforce discusses the efforts being made to help refugees.
Chicagoans are turning their empathy for Ukrainian refugees into action. Some groups are now aiming to help Ukrainian refugees find jobs. James Judkins from JKJ Workforce discusses the efforts being made to help refugees.