Newark native playing pro basketball in Ukraine narrowly escapes before Russia's invasion
Jones is now counting the hours until he is reunited with his family in the U.S.
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Jones is now counting the hours until he is reunited with his family in the U.S.
His main concern is getting supplies like food and medicine to the two orphanages his nonprofit supports.
The Ukrainian community in and around New York City continued to band together Friday as tragedy unfolds.
A Russian pianist who has also made pro-Putin statements will not perform either.
The Big Apple could very well be Vladimir Putin's next target, and he wouldn't even have to fire a single bullet.
There is more pain at the pump, continued sticker shock at stores, and volatility on Wall Street.
"Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war. And now he and his country will bear the consequences," Mr. Biden said."
Many say they feel helpless and worried for friends and family in their native country.
U.S. recovered after a sharp dip after new Russian sanctions were announced. But oil prices topped $100 a barrel, creating inflation fears.
Two doses of a new COVID vaccine that is based on a conventional approach has achieved stunning success.
Inside a gilded age mansion in Stamford, the culture of Ukraine is displayed and preserved.
As Biden says a Russian invasion has begun, the government in Kyiv calls up reservists and declares a national state of emergency.
While the unknown is scary, the Rondiaks say they are staying positive for Ukrainians and their family.
"Whatever Russia does next, we're ready to respond with unity, clarity and conviction," President Biden said.
Officials say it's especially important after both the MTA and the city Law Department were hacked last year.
