Ukraine says power cut at Chernobyl plant risks "nuclear discharge"
The country's energy minister says backup generators should be able to keep vital cooling systems running, but stresses electricity must be restored "as quickly as we can."
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Coke and Pepsi suspend business in Russia, cite "events in Ukraine"
World's largest beverage companies join McDonald's in stopping short of direct condemnation of Moscow for invasion.
McDonald's closes in Russia, citing "suffering" in Ukraine
World's largest fast-food chain had faced boycott calls over its continuing to run 850 restaurants in Russia.
18 attacks on Ukrainian hospitals and ambulances, WHO says
A children's hospital and maternity facility in Mariupol suffered "colossal" damage from what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian strike.
Price of anti-radiation pills spikes as Putin rattles saber
Europeans fearing that Russia's attack on Ukraine could lead to a nuclear incident are stocking up on potassium iodide pills.
Russia risks "imminent" default on its debt, say Wall Street analysts
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, its banks have been cut off from international finance and its currency has collapsed.
Andy Murray to donate this year's prize money to children in Ukraine
The three-time Grand Slam champion said he's working with UNICEF to provide urgent medical supplies and early childhood development kits.
Ukrainian lawmaker and social media warrior discusses the battle online
Web exclusive: David Pogue's extended conversation with Inna Sovsun, a professor and Ukrainian Parliament member who's now active in the social-media resistance.
Russia's military weaknesses exposed in Ukraine, former commander says
Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges said that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exposed its shortcomings.
Putin "unlikely to be deterred" by sanctions, military setbacks
An "aggrieved" Putin likely "perceives this as a war he cannot afford to lose," said director of national intelligence Avril Haines.
Ukrainian-American woman tries in vain to get family to U.S.
A Ukrainian-American woman was hoping to meet her teenage relatives in Poland and fly them to the U.S. — only to learn they were not allowed in America.
Ukrainians flee amid growing humanitarian crisis: CBS News Flash March 9, 2022
Officials are sounding the alarm over a growing humanitarian crisis nearly two weeks jnto Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The U.N. now estimates two million Ukrainians have fled the country but millions more remain trapped. The port city of Mariupol is reportedly encircled by Russian troops, a situation the Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister calls "catastrophic." Countries around the world are offering supplies to Ukrainian forces. In a rare move, Japan lifted self-imposed restrictions to send a shipment of bulletproof vests. Poland proposed a plan to send fighter jets to Ukrainian forces using a U.S. airbase. The Pentagon rejected the plan over concerns it would escalate the conflict further.
Ukrainians face dire conditions amid Russian siege
Thousands of Ukrainian civilians are still stranded and at the mercy of Russia's onslaught despite evacuation attempts. Officials say a Russian airstrike in Sumy left at least 21 people dead, including two children seen pulled from the rubble. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Venezuela frees two Americans amid talks hastened by Ukraine war
The U.S. and Venezuela were already revisiting their hostile relationship but the war -- and its resulting impact on oil and gas prices -- sped things up.
U.S. bans Russian oil and gas imports as Ukraine war creates 2 million refugees
"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.
Top lawmakers agree on $13.6B in aid for Ukraine, European allies
The fresh funding ensured robust bipartisan support for the mammoth $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package it's part of. That package would avert a weekend election-year federal shutdown.
Biden bans Russian energy imports
President Biden announced a ban on Russian oil imports, acknowledging that punishing the Kremlin will increase record-high gas prices in the U.S. It's estimated that Russian President Vladimir Putin will lose nearly $300 million in daily revenue. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Americans travel to join Ukraine war effort
Despite the U.S. military not deploying troops to Ukraine, some Americans are volunteering to join the fight against Russia. Some told CBS News they're ready to die fighting for freedom. Tony Dokoupil shares more.
11-year-old Ukrainian flees to safety in Slovakia by himself
The boy's mother said she is a widow and explained she was unable to leave because she had to stay with her sick mother who cannot move on her own.
Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas
Energy giant will also close all of its service stations in Russia, apologizing for buying the country's crude last week.
Biden bans Russian energy imports, targeting "main artery" of Russia's economy
"The decision today is not without cost here at home," the president said Tuesday, warning Americans to expect gas prices to climb higher.
Stocks wobble lower as U.S. bans Russian oil imports
The economic fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine kept rocking stock and oil markets around the world.
What the U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas means for Americans
As it cuts off Russia, the Biden administration is negotiating with other oil-producing nations to fill the gap.
Ukraine refugees "could be me or you," says IRC president
More than one million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion of the country.
U.K. weighs new law to find and seize Russian oligarchs' "dirty money"
The Economic Crime Bill is an effort to close loopholes that activists say have allowed Russians with Kremlin ties to launder their "dirty money for decades."
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