Ukrainian teen in N.Y. trying to help others fleeing the war
Sasha left Kyiv just as the war started, the morning of Feb. 24.
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Sasha left Kyiv just as the war started, the morning of Feb. 24.
Refugees are being greeted by a herd of volunteers, including Yogi Trivedi from Long Island, Darshan Patel from Pennington, New Jersey, and Dharmik Sheth from Robbinsville, New Jersey.
After the talks, Russia's top diplomat dismissed "pathetic outcries" over "so-called atrocities" and claimed the U.S. was working on biological weapons in Ukraine.
The response has been overwhelming. One truck after another dropped off donated goods -- 40,000 and counting.
"People, children are under the wreckage. Atrocity!" said the Ukrainian president.
"Russian oil will no longer be accepted in U.S. ports, and the American people will deal another powerful blow to Putin's war machine," the president said.
One expert says to anticipate a spike in the cost of food, home heating oil and other goods and services.
Long Island sets all-time high Tuesday with average per-gallon price of $4.35, while New York City was at $4.36.
As the war in Ukraine continues to unfold and the refugee crisis worsens, many around the world are wondering how they can help.
The group didn't hear anything for 10 days, but just got a message from a doctor working there.
Sasha Johnstone said her small community on Long Island is stepping up in a big way.
The secretary of state says the U.S. is considering providing fighter jets to Poland if the country sends its own to Ukraine.
A Ukrainian official says a second attempt to evacuate civilians from a southern city has failed due to continued Russian shelling.
Heavy fighting has raged for days in the strategic port city of Mariupol.
Members of the assembly presented an official proclamation condemning the Russian invasion.
