Ukraine crisis

Israel PM returns from surprise trip to Russia

Mar 6, 2022

Israel’s prime minister has returned from a surprise trip to Russia.

Russians start feeling the heat of Ukraine war sanctions

Mar 3, 2022

In the days since the West imposed sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, ordinary Russians are feeling the painful effects.

Nepal urges for diplomatic efforts to defuse tension in Ukraine

Mar 2, 2022

Nepal has urged all parties concerned to make diplomatic efforts to defuse the tension ongoing in Ukraine for nearly a week.

World Bank to provide $3 billion in support to Ukraine

Mar 2, 2022

Amid crisis in Ukraine, World Bank is preparing a USD 3 billion support package for the country in the coming months and IMF is considering requests for emergency financing.

Google to block YouTube channels linked to RT, Sputnik in Europe

Mar 1, 2022

Google announced on Tuesday that it is blocking the YouTube channels linked to Russia's RT broadcaster and Sputnik news agency across Europe in the wake of the special operation in Ukraine.

Big tech grapples with Russian state media, propaganda

Mar 1, 2022

As Russia’s war in Ukraine plays out for the world on social media, big tech platforms are facing increased calls to bar Russian state media from using their platforms to spread propaganda and misinformation.

Putin orders Russian nuclear deterrent forces on 'special' alert

Feb 27, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin placed the country's nuclear deterrent forces on a "special" alert on Sunday amid the rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

'SNL' pays tribute to Ukraine

Feb 27, 2022

Saturday Night Live's cold open paid tribute to Ukraine with the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York singing in their native tongue.

War via TikTok: Russia’s new tool for propaganda

Feb 27, 2022

Armies of trolls and bots stir up anti-Ukrainian sentiment. State-controlled media outlets look to divide Western audiences. Clever TikTok videos serve up Russian nationalism with a side of humor.