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.
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.
A team of elite commandos sent to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was "eliminated" by security forces, a top defense official said.
St. Pete Catholic church to hold Ash Wednesday prayer vigil for Ukraine
Members of Tampa Bay's Ukranian Catholic community are planning to hold a prayer vigil on Ash Wednesday as Pope Francis invites people around the world to pray and fast for Ukraine.
Members of Tampa Bay's Ukranian Catholic community are planning to hold a prayer vigil on Ash Wednesday as Pope Francis invites people around the world to pray and fast for Ukraine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its sixth day, with Russian forces stepping up their attacks on several cities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Largo nurse readies to help home country of Ukraine
A Pinellas County nurse is preparing to head back to her home country of Ukraine to lend her skills to people suffering. Right now, Oksana Shavaryn-Sharkey is working on figuring out where they need is and how to best meet it.
A Pinellas County nurse is preparing to head back to her home country of Ukraine to lend her skills to people suffering. Right now, Oksana Shavaryn-Sharkey is working on figuring out where they need is and how to best meet it.
'Everyone is panicking': Tampa man stuck in Russia due to restrictions on air travel, finances
American’s are having a hard time fleeing Russia after the European Union and Canada restricted airspace, blocking planes from flying over.
American’s are having a hard time fleeing Russia after the European Union and Canada restricted airspace, blocking planes from flying over.
Snake Island defenders who defied Russian warship captured alive, not killed: Ukraine Navy
Snake Island defenders assumed dead were actually captured by Russians, Ukrainian Navy says
Snake Island defenders assumed dead were actually captured by Russians, Ukrainian Navy says
Russian vodka pulled from shelves bars, liquor stores across the US and Canada to protest Ukraine invasion
Liquor stores and bars across the U.S. and Canada have started throwing out their stocks of Russian vodka in protest of President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Liquor stores and bars across the U.S. and Canada have started throwing out their stocks of Russian vodka in protest of President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine updates: What to know as Ukrainian troops resist advance on key cities
There was a tense calm Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but explosions and gunfire were heard in embattled cities in eastern Ukraine as Russia's invasion met unexpectedly stiff resistance.
There was a tense calm Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but explosions and gunfire were heard in embattled cities in eastern Ukraine as Russia's invasion met unexpectedly stiff resistance.
FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
International sports bodies moved to further isolate Russia on Monday for its invasion of Ukraine and pushed Moscow closer to becoming a pariah on the playing field.
International sports bodies moved to further isolate Russia on Monday for its invasion of Ukraine and pushed Moscow closer to becoming a pariah on the playing field.
Ukrainian chef turns restaurant into bomb shelter to feed civilians fighting Russian forces
A Ukrainian chef is taking matters into his own hands to aid his country's resistance in the war against Russia – by turning his restaurant into a bomb shelter to feed civilians fighting Russian forces.
A Ukrainian chef is taking matters into his own hands to aid his country's resistance in the war against Russia – by turning his restaurant into a bomb shelter to feed civilians fighting Russian forces.
FedEx, UPS halting shipments to Russia and Ukraine amid conflict
FedEx and UPS have both temporarily stopped all shipments to and from Ukraine, as well as deliveries to destinations in Russia.
FedEx and UPS have both temporarily stopped all shipments to and from Ukraine, as well as deliveries to destinations in Russia.