The Crisis in Ukraine
Everything you need to know about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. WBFO brings you comprehensive coverage from NPR journalists and the BBC. Stay up-to-date with what's happening in Ukraine, learn what each new development means for the rest of the world, and how Western New York is responding.
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Inflation and the war in Ukraine are on the minds of many people these days, and that combination is having an impact on the personal finances and way of life for many New Yorkers. That's according to a new survey from Siena College, which found 69% of those polled said they will buy less in general in response to price increases due to inflation.
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Canada continues to pile on sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, while Ottawa continues to work with allies to isolate Moscow. The latest moves include trade actions against Russia and more lethal aid for Ukraine.
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Elected officials have stated they’ll welcome Ukrainian refugees to New York State and to the Buffalo area. The local Ukrainian-American community says it’s getting ready to provide the support any incoming refugees may need.
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As sympathy grows for Ukraine and its people, so too are donations to related humanitarian effort, including some in Western New York.
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis from NPR.
With reporters on the ground and breakdowns of what's going on, we'll bring you everything you need to know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, multiple times a day.
BBC Ukraine Update
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The BBC presents a daily 5 minute capsule on the day's developments in Ukraine. Listen to it here.
More from NPR
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David Franklin Slater, a retired U.S. Army officer, was accused of leaking top classified national defense information related to the Russia-Ukraine war on a foreign dating website.
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David Franklin Slater, a retired U.S. Army officer, was accused of leaking top classified national defense information related to the Russia-Ukraine war on a foreign dating website.
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After tense talks in the Oval Office, congressional leaders said they were hopeful they could reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday. But they appeared divided on Ukraine aid.
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Ukraine aid is stalled in the U.S. House of Representatives. Vice President Harris said there's no other option for helping Ukraine push back against Russia's invasion.
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NATO is promising a delivery of a million drones to Ukraine, even as future U.S. support seems uncertain. Ukrainians in Sumy, a region in northeastern Ukraine, live under Russian shelling and deadly mortar attacks.
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Vice President Harris is making a major address on Friday at the Munich Security Conference. But European leaders are alarmed at the U.S. failure to keep its promise to continue to back Ukraine.
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Ukrainian soldiers on a break from the front lines meet up with their wives and girlfriends, who arrive on the so-called "train of love," where every day is Valentine's Day.
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President Biden said it seems like the bill with funding for the border, Ukraine and other national security issues will fail. He vowed to make that failure an election issue.
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Ukraine is looking to reform its conscription policies to help bolster troop numbers after nearly two years of war, fueling fears among some civilians who don't want to fight.
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Russian missiles targeted Ukraine's two biggest cities on Tuesday morning, damaging apartment buildings and killing at least six people.