Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian forces head toward Kyiv

Invading Russian forces are closing in on Ukraine’s capital, in an apparent encircling movement after a barrage of airstrikes on cities and military bases around the country.

Spirit of support: Russian vodka removed from Kansas liquor store shelves

“I’m trying to stand with Ukraine by not standing behind Russian products,” Jamie Stratton, Jacob Liquor Exchange partner and wine director, told FOX TV Stations.

Who is the 'Ghost of Kyiv'? Tale of Ukrainian fighter pilot trends on social media

Videos of a jet flying over Ukraine have social media buzzing about unconfirmed claims that a fighter pilot called the “Ghost of Kyiv” took down six Russian jets.

Ukraine seeks to crowdfund military defense against Russian invasion

The Ukrainian government launched a website requesting cash donations to support their military defense amid Russia’s invasion of their country.

Rally in Minneapolis supports Ukraine as Russia wages war

A rally in Minneapolis threw its support behind Ukraine as it face an invasion by Russia, while calling on the world to take action against Putin.

Several explosions heard in Kyiv as Russia presses on with invasion of Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the post-Cold War security order.

St. Thomas professor Renee Buhr on Russia's attack on Ukraine
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On Thursday afternoon, FOX 9 Anchor Tim Blotz sat down with Renee Buhr, a political science and foreign affairs professor at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Listen here for their full 20-minute interview about the history behind the events taking place in Ukraine and Putin's actions.

Chernobyl nuclear power plant no longer controlled by Ukraine, official says

A presidential adviser says Ukraine lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site, where Ukrainian forces had waged a fierce battle with Russian troops.

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Could cyberattacks impact US?

Should Russia launch a cyberattack on the United States, they have the capabilities to impact banking services, food supply and even disable satellites, according to experts.

Russian attack on Ukraine prompts massive traffic jams as people flee Kyiv

Long lines of traffic formed on roadways leading out of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Thursday after Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on the country.

Ukraine Invasion: Russia claims to have knocked out Ukraine air defenses

The Russian military announced early Thursday morning that it has knocked out Ukraine’s air defense assets and airbases, according to the Associated Press.

Russia-Ukraine: What to know as Putin takes military action

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, and he is warning other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen.”

Biden imposes sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks for ‘beginning’ of Ukraine invasion

The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.

UN security council to hold emergency meeting amid Ukraine crisis

A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.