Russia says it will scale back near Kyiv as talks with Ukraine progress
Russia’s military says it will “fundamentally” cut back operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as talks brought a possible deal to end a grinding war into view.
Russia-Ukraine war: Supplies donated in suburban Chicago heading to Poland
Residents, community groups and businesses in Aurora are uniting to help Ukrainian refugees.
Zelenskyy hints at openness to compromise with Russia on eastern Ukraine
With its aspirations for a quick victory dashed by a stiff Ukrainian resistance, Russia has increasingly focused on grinding down Ukraine’s military in the east in the hope of forcing Kyiv into surrendering part of the country’s territory to end the war.
Will County farmer paying higher prices due to Russia-Ukraine war
Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens to disrupt up to 25% of the world's wheat production — a big reason grain prices are soaring around the world.
Books & Brunch Fundraiser aims to garner support for Ukrainian families in need
Donna Fatigato and Theresa Fontana talk about the Books & Brunch Fundraiser coming to Geneva this May to benefit the children and families of Ukraine as well as local children.
Rally and march in support of Ukraine held in Chicago
It all comes as the United Nations reports more than 1100 civilian casualties, including at least 50 children killed; 3.7 million Ukranians have fled to neighboring countries and the Ukrainian president now asking for one percent of NATO's tanks and planes.
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia may try to split country, Ukraine intel suggests
Ukraine’s military intelligence chief says that Russia could try to break Ukraine in two.
Biden calls for Putin's removal: 'For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power'
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Des Plaines concert Friday night benefits Ukrainian soldiers
A local community came together for a benefit concert Friday night to help Ukrainians in the war effort.
President Biden in Poland for meetings on Ukraine refugee crisis
President Joe Biden’s said he wanted to visit Poland to underscore the assistance the country is providing as Europe experiences the biggest refugee crisis since World War II.
US, European Union announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy
The White House is billing the partnership as the start of a years-long effort to further isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.