Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill

A $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval Thursday.

Ukrainian embassy draws US volunteers to join fight against Russian invasion

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has given the smaller nation’s embassy in Washington an unexpected role: recruitment center for Americans who want to join the fight.

Russia-Ukraine war: Major cities bombarded as civilians try to flee

The Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its third week on Thursday, with Russian forces continuing to bombard major cities and desperate civilians hoping to escape through agreed-upon safe corridors.

Photos: Ukrainians fleeing war 'can't leave' pets behind

Everywhere amid the exodus of more than 2.3 million people fleeing Russia’s invasion are the pets people could not leave behind: birds, rabbits, hamsters, cats and dogs.

Young father who escaped Ukraine raising money to help brother left behind to fight

A young Ukrainian father escaped the war with his family, exempt from staying for martial law. But he's riddled with guilt, so he is trying to help his country from afar.

Kamala Harris embraces call for war crimes probe of Russia over Ukraine invasion

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris embraced calls for an international war crimes investigation of Russia, citing the “atrocities” of bombing civilians in Ukraine.

'You’ll start to see prices going up even higher,' says supply chain professor at UH Downtown

FOX 26 spoke with a supply chain and business law professor at the University of Houston Downtown about increasing gasoline prices and why people might be paying more at the pump in lower-income neighborhoods.

House approves $13.6B for Ukraine aid in huge spending bill

The House approved a massive spending bill that would rush $13.6 billion to battered Ukraine as it struggles to fend off an invasion by Russia.

At least one of the Citgo 6 released, returns home to family in Katy

Two Americans have been released from Venezuelan prison, after US officials made a rare trip to the South American country this weekend. One of the Americans released includes a member of the so-called Citgo 6.

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO divided on sending jets to Ukraine
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Ukraine?s president is increasing pressure on NATO to send his Air Force MiG-29 Jets. The Pentagon says it would oppose any such plan.

Russia-Ukraine war: Key developments as invasion hits 2-week mark

Ukraine has banned wheat exports in an effort to stave off food shortages, while concerns are intensifying over safety at the country's nuclear plants, including Chernobyl.

Historic restaurant in Galveston helping those affected in Ukraine
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FOX 26 spoke with Gaido's Seafood Restaurant about how they are affected by the invasion of Ukraine as well as what they're doing to help.

Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant loses power, sparking fear of radiation leaks

The Chernobyl plant in Ukraine is disconnected from the grid due to damage inflicted by Russian occupying forces, sparking concerns of radioactive contamination if the cooling of spent nuclear fuel stops.

Rising prices from Russian oil ban may remind consumers on need for petroleum products

Before President Biden banned all imports of Russian oil to the United States, we were only taking roughly 700,000 barrels a day. Still, the move could have the effect of driving prices even higher, because of the ongoing turmoil and uncertainty.

How high gas prices harm small businesses
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We speak with one small business owner who says higher gas prices putting the squeeze on his budget and driving up prices.

Russia now has the most sanctions of any country in the world, database shows

The U.S. and international partners have sanctioned Russia’s largest banks, its central bank and finance ministry, and moved to block certain financial institutions from the SWIFT messaging system for international payments.

Coca-Cola suspends business in Russia citing Ukraine war

The Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company said it would be suspending business in Russia following the country’s attack on neighboring Ukraine.