White House eyes new sanctions on lawmakers in Russian parliament as part of financial attack on Moscow
1 min readWar in Ukraine: What you need to know
The latest: A maternity hospital reportedly was bombed by Russian forces in Mariupol, according to President Zelensky, as more than 2 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the invasion. Meanwhile, the Biden administration announced plans to ban oil imports from Russia.
Oil exports: Russia is the world’s largest oil exporter, sending more than 7 million barrels of crude oil to countries around the world, including to Germany and other E.U. members.
The fight: Casualties are mounting in Ukraine — including civilians, while Moscow is facing allegations that it has used cluster and vacuum weapons. As many as 4,000 Russian soldiers may have died, according to a U.S. general.
Map: Russia’s assault on Ukraine has been extensive with strikes and attacks across the entire country.
The response: Russia’s war could be a global economic “game changer,” with rising gas prices and shifting trade decisions suggesting change that will be felt for years. Meanwhile, in Russia, online access has been significantly curtailed by censors at home and businesses abroad.
How you can help: Here are ways those in the U.S. can help support the Ukrainian people as well as what people around the world have been donating.
Read our full coverage of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.