#StandWithUkraine rally held outside Houston City Hall
Demonstrators with the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston and the Consulate General of Ukraine in Houston gathered outside the City Hall for a #StandWithUkraine rally, calling for justice and peace.
Demonstrators with the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston and the Consulate General of Ukraine in Houston gathered outside the City Hall for a #StandWithUkraine rally, calling for justice and peace.
Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia amid media crackdown
Netflix said it was suspending its service in Russia but didn’t provide additional details.
Netflix said it was suspending its service in Russia but didn’t provide additional details.
Brittney Griner Arrest: Houston native, WNBA star in Russia could be 'bargaining chip' political analyst says
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.
Brittney Griner Arrest: Houston native, WNBA star in Russia could be 'bargaining chip' political analyst says
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.
Russia-Ukraine war: Cease-fire attempt fails amid more shelling
What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.
What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee demands release of WNBA star, Houston native Brittney Griner in Russia
During a press conference Saturday, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee delivered remarks on WNBA star and Nimitz High School graduate, Brittney Griner, who was arrested in Russia on drug charges. In her statement, the congresswoman says she will be demanding her release.
During a press conference Saturday, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee delivered remarks on WNBA star and Nimitz High School graduate, Brittney Griner, who was arrested in Russia on drug charges. In her statement, the congresswoman says she will be demanding her release.
Elon Musk says Starlink won't block Russian state media in Ukraine: 'Sorry to be a free speech absolutist'
Elon Musk overnight said "some governments" had asked SpaceX to block Russian state media on its Starlink internet satellites but said, "We will not do so unless at gunpoint."
Elon Musk overnight said "some governments" had asked SpaceX to block Russian state media on its Starlink internet satellites but said, "We will not do so unless at gunpoint."
Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner jailed in Russia after vapes found in luggage: reports
Phoenix Mercury player and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has been jailed in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage at a Moscow airport, according to multiple reports.
Phoenix Mercury player and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has been jailed in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage at a Moscow airport, according to multiple reports.
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher raising funds, matching $3M in donations for Ukrainians
Actors Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are raising funds — and donating $3 million themselves -- to provide immediate refugee and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, which is where Kunis was born.
Actors Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are raising funds — and donating $3 million themselves -- to provide immediate refugee and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, which is where Kunis was born.
Russia-Ukraine war: What to know after Russians take Europe's largest nuclear plant
Russia's war on Ukraine is in its ninth day. U.N. and Ukrainian officials say no radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
Russia's war on Ukraine is in its ninth day. U.N. and Ukrainian officials say no radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
Hostilities in Ukraine are forcing oil prices to soar, take a bite out of household budgets
Just a week after the invasion, crude was selling at $115 a barrel, the highest since the summer of 2014. Russia's economy is heavily reliant on oil, providing about 8% of the global supply, so the instability is what's pushing prices higher.
Just a week after the invasion, crude was selling at $115 a barrel, the highest since the summer of 2014. Russia's economy is heavily reliant on oil, providing about 8% of the global supply, so the instability is what's pushing prices higher.
Piano man plays music as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland
Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.
Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.
Mila Kunis, a 'proud' Ukrainian, and husband Ashton Kutcher launch fundraiser to match $3 million in donations
Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have vowed to match $3 million in donations to the people of the actress' native country Ukraine.
Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have vowed to match $3 million in donations to the people of the actress' native country Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin needs to be assassinated, U.S. senator says
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says someone in Russia needs to step up and kill President Vladimir Putin for the good of the world.
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says someone in Russia needs to step up and kill President Vladimir Putin for the good of the world.
Russian pianists allowed to compete in Van Cliburn competition in Fort Worth
Russians will be allowed to compete in the famed Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth. Here’s why.
Russians will be allowed to compete in the famed Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth. Here’s why.
EXPLAINER: How dangerous was Russia’s nuclear plant strike?
Europe’s largest nuclear power plant was hit by Russian shelling early Friday, sparking a fire and raising fears of a disaster that could affect all of central Europe for decades, like the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown.
Europe’s largest nuclear power plant was hit by Russian shelling early Friday, sparking a fire and raising fears of a disaster that could affect all of central Europe for decades, like the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown.
Russian lawmakers approve 15-year prison penalty for 'fake' war reports
Russians could face prison sentences of up to 15 years for spreading information that goes against the Russian government's position on the war in Ukraine, a move that comes as authorities block access to foreign media outlets.
Russians could face prison sentences of up to 15 years for spreading information that goes against the Russian government's position on the war in Ukraine, a move that comes as authorities block access to foreign media outlets.
Watch: Notre Dame, other European cathedrals ring bells in unison in support of Ukraine
Watch as the bells of the Notre Dame cathedral and others echoed through Europe on Thursday in a call for peace in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
Watch as the bells of the Notre Dame cathedral and others echoed through Europe on Thursday in a call for peace in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.