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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 25, 2022.

U.S. And NATO Condemn Putin Nuclear Alert Order

The United States and NATO on Sunday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's order to put his nuclear forces on high alert as dangerous and unacceptable, while the White House said it has not ruled out imposing new sanctions on Russia's energy sector.

Two Of Russia's Billionaires Call For Peace In Ukraine

Russian businessman, co-founder of Alfa-Group Mikhail Fridman attends a conference of the Israeli foundation Keren Hayesod in Moscow, Russia, September 17, 2019. Pavel Golovkin/Pool via  REUTERS
Two Russian billionaires, Mikhail Fridman and Oleg Deripaska, called for an end to the conflict triggered by President Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine, with Fridman calling it a tragedy for both countries' people.
A view shows the first Airbus A350-900 aircraft of Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot during a media presentation at Sheremetyevo International Airport outside Moscow, Russia March 4, 2020.

Europe And Canada Move To Close Skies To Russian Planes

European nations and Canada moved on Sunday to shut their airspace to Russian aircraft, an unprecedented step aimed at pressuring President Vladimir Putin to end his invasion of Ukraine, the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two.
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America's Alcohol Crisis Has Hit 'Rock Bottom'

Roughly 15 million Americans struggle with alcohol use disorder, or AUD -- the medical community's official name for an inability to control alcohol consumption despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.
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Streets Quiet In Kyiv, City Reeling From Night Of Fighting

Soldiers picking through charred debris scattered near the smouldering remains of a truck and a few civilians taking fresh air before a curfew were among scarce signs of life in Ukraine's capital on Saturday, after a second night of artillery barrages.
Protesters hold banners during a rally against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Tokyo, Japan, February 26, 2022.

"Ukraine Will Prevail" Protests Held In Sydney, Tokyo

Several hundred people marched in heavy rain in Sydney on Saturday chanting "Ukraine will prevail" and demanding more action against Moscow, while protesters in Tokyo called for Russia to be expelled from the United Nations Security Council.

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