We look at the surprising number of recent classroom shutdowns in the U.S. And the latest from Ukraine.
Tag: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
Russia’s Stock Market Closes and Ruble Crashes as Sanctions Hit
The hectic moves were the first signs that Western sanctions were shaking the foundations of Russia’s economy.
The Ruble Dropped to Record Levels Against Dollar
The ruble dropped to record lows against the dollar, stirring fears of inflation and bank runs, and the central bank raised a key interest rate sharply.
Ukrainian Citizens Prepare to Fight Russian Army
In cities and towns in Central Ukraine that have not yet heard the boom of Russian artillery fire, residents spent the weekend preparing furiously for the possibly of an attack.
Putin Declares a Nuclear Alert, and Biden Seeks De-escalation
When the Russian leader ordered his nuclear forces into “special combat readiness,” the U.S. could have gone on high alert. Instead, the administration tried not to inflame him.
In Foreign Policy U-Turn, Germany Ups Military Spending and Arms Ukraine
Germany agrees to strengthen its military in the latest foreign policy about-face amid pressure from allies and horror at Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Ukraine Agrees to Talks With Russia, but Fighting Still Rages
Putin, accusing the West of “aggressive statements,” puts nuclear forces on alert. Kyiv remains in Russian cross-hairs as Ukrainians push back.
War in Ukraine Forces Israel Into a Delicate Balancing Act
Israel is a strong ally of the United States, and its leaders have a good relationship with Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s Jewish president. But Israel also doesn’t want to provoke Russia.
‘I’m a Soldier Now.’ Even in Untouched Villages, Ukrainians Prepare to Fight
In cities and towns in Central Ukraine that have not yet heard the boom of Russian artillery fire, residents spent the weekend preparing furiously for the possibly of an attack.
Ukrainians in Britain Take Up the Cause Back Home
Whether vowing to kill Russians or offering medical supplies, Ukrainian citizens are too impatient to sit idly by.