Ukraine March 3, 2022 Ukraine president appeals for European aid amid Russian bombardment of nuclear facility that sparked fire Russian artillery fire is blasting Ukraine's largest nuclear plant, sparking a fire, hours after international atomic regulators warned that combat at the facility could wreak havoc, according to Ukraine authorities.
Russia March 3, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: AG Garland taps veteran federal prosecutor to head task force targeting Russian oligarchs Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday the appointment of a longtime federal prosecutor to head the department’s newly formed task forced aimed at investigating the actions of Russian oligarchs and others involved in corruption or trying to evade sanctions.
Russia March 2, 2022 UN passes resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine; China abstains The United Nations General Assembly condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and demanded they withdraw immediately. Russia, Belarus, Eritrea, North Korea and Syria voted against the resolution.
Ukraine March 1, 2022 Ukraine refugees top 677,000 in what could be 'Europe’s largest displacement crisis this century,' UN says At least 677,000 people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries after Russian forces invaded last week, leading to what the United Nations says could be "Europe’s largest refugee crisis this century."
ӣƵ Flash March 1, 2022 Nikki Haley calls on UN to 'grow a spine' against Russia, rips Biden for seeking China's help Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said on Tuesday the United Nations needs to “grow a spine” against Russia and criticized President Biden for reportedly seeking China's help to try to convince Russia not to invade Ukraine.
FOREIGN POLICY February 28, 2022 Republicans introduce joint resolution demanding Russia lose permanent seat on UN Security Council Several high-profile Republicans are introducing a joint resolution calling on President Biden to pressure the United Nations to strip Russia of its permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, which gives Moscow a veto over the council's resolutions.
UNITED NATIONS February 28, 2022 Russia’s role at UN under scrutiny as Ukraine calls for Security Council vote to be removed Russia is facing scrutiny at the United Nations, where is is currently serving as president of the Security Council as the body debates the invasion of Ukraine.
International Law February 27, 2022 Ukraine applies to UN highest court demanding action against Russian aggression Zelenskyy hopes for ICJ's decision on Russian invasion next week
Russia February 25, 2022 Russia says Finland, Sweden could face consequences if countries move to join NATO A Russian official on Friday issued a warning to Finland and Sweden should both nations intend to join NATO, saying such moves would have “serious military-political repercussions.”
Russia February 25, 2022 Ukraine invasion: Lawmakers push White House to oust Russia from UN Security Council Lawmakers plan to introduce a resolution Monday calling on President Biden to use the U.S.’s role as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council to try and oust Russia from the governing body.