As Russian troops advance to Kyiv, Ukrainians try to cope anyway they can
NPR's Rachel Martin checks back in with a Ukrainian college student, who she met a month ago, about what keeps her going in the midst of war.
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News brief: Russian military convoy, sanctions fallout, State of the Union
Satellite images show a convoy of Russian forces headed to Kyiv. The world is watching to see how sanctions impact Russia. President Biden will give his State of the Union address Tuesday night.
A reporter in Kyiv remains in the capital city and has no plans to leave
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Asami Terajima, a reporter at The Kyiv Independent, a Ukrainian publication set up to operate independently of government, about the mood on the streets of the city.
Russia eyes sanctions workarounds in energy, gold, crypto
Observers say Russia will likely turn closer to China to make up for supplies of goods and services lost due to sanctions.
The ICC says it will open an investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor said there is "reasonable basis to believe" war crimes may have been committed in Ukraine, where eight years of conflict preceded Russia's invasion.
Russia's central bank doubles a key interest rate as sanctions spark economic turmoil
Russia's ruble collapsed on Monday as sanctions hit, forcing President Vladimir Putin to hold an emergency meeting with his economic advisers.
Russia and Ukraine met in 1st negotiations since the invasion
Russians lined up at ATM machines but there are few other signs of reaction to Western economic sanctions.
Many fleeing Ukraine were still rebuilding their lives after the 2014 Russian assault
A Ukrainian family fled their home and now are stuck on the Ukrainian side of the border with Poland in an endless line.
UN diplomats spoke out against Moscow in emergency meeting
Diplomats at the United Nations are calling for peace. They held an emergency meeting after Russia blocked a security council resolution calling on Russia to withdraw.
Some Russian performing artists are speaking out against Putin
A number of Russian stars from the performing arts world are using their voices and international platforms to denounce the invasion of Ukraine and speak up against Russian President Vladimir Putin.