‘We pray every day’: St. Pete church marks Ash Wednesday with interfaith prayer for Ukraine
Communities of faith are coming together in St Petersburg in support of Ukraine in its fight against Vladimir Putin as seen during a prayer service was held Ash Wednesday at Epiphany of our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church on Ash Wednesday.
What should you do in case of a nuclear explosion? U.S. government updates guidance
Friday, the official Ready.gov website updated its guidance about what to do in the case of a nuclear blast. It was not immediately clear if the update was tied to anything specific with the Russia-Ukraine conflict or just coincidental.
Biden bans Russian aircrafts from US airspace
"I am announcing that we will join our allies in closing off American airspace to all Russian flights, further isolating Russia and adding an additional squeeze on their economy," President Joe Biden said.
How sunflowers, Ukraine's national flower, became a symbol of solidarity and resistance
Sunflowers, the flower of Ukraine, have popped up everywhere since the Russian military assault on the country.
Ukrainian athletes join military amid Russian invasion
Dmytro Pidruchnyi is the latest Ukrainian athlete to join the military amid the Russian invasion. Pidruchnyi was competing at the Winter Olympics in Ukraine’s national colors. Now he’s wearing a military uniform and ballistic helmet.
Chechen hit squad sent to murder Zelenskyy 'eliminated,' top Ukrainian defense official says
A team of elite commandos sent to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was "eliminated" by security forces, a top defense official said.
Vigils, rallies across Bay Area add to mounting US support for Ukraine
As Russian troops look to topple Ukraine's major cities, those in Tampa Bay with relatives there are desperate for the fighting to stop.
US leaders show Ukraine support by wearing blue and yellow at State of the Union
During President Biden's State of the Union address, many members of Congress chose to show a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine by wearing the embattled country's colors: blue and yellow.
North Port church raising funds to send supplies for Ukrainians fighting Russian attacks
The mother of two Ukrainian Army Reservists is working through her church in North Port, desperately trying to raise funds so she can send military supplies to her sons and others fighting off Russian attacks.
Reputable organizations providing support on the ground in Ukraine
We may not be able to book a flight to Ukraine, but many in the US want to know how to support those on ground fighting for their country. UNICEF, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the International Rescue Committee may be good places to start.
'Until we win or until we die': As family prepares to fight in Ukraine, USF student says country is united
A young college student and research assistant at Moffit Cancer Center is having a hard time focusing on her busy life in the United States as family back home in Ukraine battle for their country.
Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian convoy nears Kyiv on day 6 of assault
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its sixth day, with Russian forces stepping up their attacks on several cities.
Ukrainian cemetery headstones damaged in Maryland; reward offered for tips leading to arrest
While a Ukrainian community in Maryland watched the horror unfolding in their home country, worrying about their family members still there, vandals broke into their church cemetery and damaged dozens of headstones.
Harley-Davidson suspends Russia shipments
Harley-Davidson announced on Tuesday, March 1 that it has “suspended its business in Russia and all shipments of its bikes to the country,” a statement from the company says of the invasion on Ukraine.
Florida teen who tracked Elon Musk’s plane now tracking jets of Russian billionaires
The new account was launched as prominent Russians come under pressure over the invasion of Ukraine and already has over 127,000 followers.
Molotov cocktails on the menu: Ukrainian brewery switches from beer to bombs amid Russian invasion
A brewery in Lviv, Ukraine, is mixing up Molotov cocktails instead of beer amid Russia's military assault on the country.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's powerful speech moves translator to tears
A German interpreter responsible for translating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech on live TV Saturday evening was so moved by its contents that she abruptly stopped before she broke down into tears, she said.
Beer prices may increase due to Ukraine invasion
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused many people to boycott Russian vodka, the conflict may also have an impact on beer drinkers as well.
Shell, BP pull out of energy investments in Russia over Ukraine invasion
Both Shell and BP announced they are pulling out of Russia, as President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues to take its toll on the country's economy, which is heavily dependent on foreign investments in its energy industry. “We are shocked by the loss of life in Ukraine, which we deplore, resulting from a senseless act of military aggression," Shell's CEO said. “Our decision to exit is one we take with conviction. We cannot — and we will not — stand by."
Cyber hygiene: Check your exposure to hackers with these online tools
As the conflict on the ground continues to escalate, Russian and Ukrainian hackers are waging a cyber war that could have implications in other parts of the globe.