What is SWIFT? A look at West’s toughest sanctions on Russia yet

On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.

Ukraine latest: West to impose Russian SWIFT bans; gas pipeline blown up in Kharkiv

The United States, European Union and United Kingdom have agreed to put in place crippling sanctions on the Russian financial sector in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine.

Russian invasion of Ukraine puts US-space collaboration in question

President Joe Biden announced new sanctions Thursday targeting Russian financial and technology sectors, including its space program.

Ukrainian marine sacrifices himself to blow up bridge, Ukrainian Military says

The Ukrainian military has released a statement thanking a marine for allegedly sacrificing himself in order to demolish a bridge that would allow Russian tanks to advance.

Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian forces head toward Kyiv

Invading Russian forces are closing in on Ukraine’s capital, in an apparent encircling movement after a barrage of airstrikes on cities and military bases around the country.

Who is the 'Ghost of Kyiv'? Tale of Ukrainian fighter pilot trends on social media

Videos of a jet flying over Ukraine have social media buzzing about unconfirmed claims that a fighter pilot called the “Ghost of Kyiv” took down six Russian jets.

DC chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen arriving in Poland to assist people of Ukraine

World-famous D.C. chef and humanitarian José Andrés announced on Twitter his organization World Central Kitchen was heading to Poland to provide support to the people of Ukraine as they grapple with the invasion of Russian troops.

Ukraine seeks to crowdfund military defense against Russian invasion

The Ukrainian government launched a website requesting cash donations to support their military defense amid Russia’s invasion of their country.

Several explosions heard in Kyiv as Russia presses on with invasion of Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the post-Cold War security order.

Hundreds gather outside White House to protest Russian invasion of Ukraine

Hundreds of protestors gathered outside the White House Thursday calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to call off his invasion of Ukraine.

Chernobyl nuclear power plant no longer controlled by Ukraine, official says

A presidential adviser says Ukraine lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site, where Ukrainian forces had waged a fierce battle with Russian troops.

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Could cyberattacks impact US?

Should Russia launch a cyberattack on the United States, they have the capabilities to impact banking services, food supply and even disable satellites, according to experts.

Biden announces new sanctions on Russia, says Putin ‘chose this war’

President Joe Biden announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Putin “chose this war” and that his country will bear the consequences of his actions.

How the Russian invasion of Ukraine could economically impact the DMV

Russian troops launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, disrupting and endangering countless lives, and beyond its human toll, the conflict looks set to send prices spiraling even higher at gasoline pumps and grocery stores around the world.