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Athens mayor to visit Ukrainian sister city
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – On Saturday, Athens Mayor Steve Patterson will depart for an eight-day trip to Ukraine on a trade and diplomatic mission. Patterson will visit the city of… Read More
Ukrainian-Athenians host a film screening to mark the war’s second anniversary
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Athens residents and Ukrainian activists came together Tuesday night for a film screening in a solemn commemoration of the second anniversary of the war… Read More
Zelenskyy is set to visit the U.S. as GOP opposition to Ukraine aid grows
By: Susan Davis | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returns to the U.S. this week to extend his hand in Washington, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will be at the front… Read More
Rural voters shaping the GOP presidential turn against U.S. aid to Ukraine
By: Brian Mann | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — A growing number of conservative Americans — especially those in rural communities — say it’s time for military and financial aid to Ukraine to end. U.S. support… Read More
Universities, a prime target for cyber attacks, are seeing some relief because of the war in Ukraine
By: Conner Woodruff
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Universities are one of the most attractive targets for cyber attacks because of the wealth of digital information they store. Though there has been a dramatic… Read More
Attorney and wife set up program to bring Ukrainian immigrants to Athens
WOUB Digital · Attorney and wife set up program to bring Ukrainian immigrants to Athens For over four decades Athens attorney James Sillery and his wife Debbie have been involved… Read More
Rising natural gas prices mean higher heating bills this winter, but relief is available for some families
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Despite record natural gas production, gas prices are expected to remain high for the foreseeable future, meaning higher heating bills for families throughout southeastern Ohio. Monthly… Read More
Rob Portman calls for U.S. to send more aid to Ukraine
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s U.S. Senator Rob Portman, a Republican, is calling on the United States to send more aid to Ukraine as it continues to fight… Read More
White House asks for $47 billion for Ukraine, COVID-19, monkeypox and disasters
By: Tamara Keith | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The White House is asking Congress for $47.1 billion in emergency funding to cover expected costs for Ukraine, COVID-19, monkeypox and natural disasters. The administration hopes… Read More
A local organization is sending supplies to support Ukrainians
By: Jada Respress
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A local group is shipping supplies to Ukrainians affected by the current warfare with Russia. Little Wing Relief is an Athens-based humanitarian organization that sends relief… Read More
Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in aid for Ukraine as war drags on
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Biden administration is asking Congress for $33 billion in funding to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than double the $14 billion in… Read More
From Athens, With Love: A Benefit for Ukraine
Concert to benefit https://uafirstaid.com/, an organization founded by Ukrainian Ohio U students who returned to Ukraine at the start of the war to help their people by providing tactical medical… Read More
Benefit for Ukraine at Little Fish Brewing Company
Join us Wednesday, April 20, from 3 – 10 pm, for a benefit for the people of Ukraine. $1 from every draft beer and $1 from all Ukrainian food specials… Read More
Russia’s Plan A in Ukraine failed. Here’s what Plan B could look like
By: Greg Myre | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Ukraine’s military has fought so effectively that Russia has abandoned its Plan A, which envisioned a quick takeover of the capital Kyiv. Russia has now turned… Read More
The UN ousts Russia from Human Rights Council
By: Associated Press
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia from the U.N.’s leading human rights body over allegations of horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in… Read More
NATO to deploy more troops near Ukraine as Russia’s military aims remain ‘out of reach’
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — NATO announced Thursday it was increasing the number of multinational troops that will be deployed to four NATO member countries near Ukraine, including Slovakia, Hungary, Romania… Read More
Can Ukraine win the war? These analysts think so. Here’s how it might unfold
By: Wynne Davis | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — When the invasion of Ukraine began three weeks ago, many thought it would end quickly because of Russia’s military strength. But as the war drags on… Read More
Biden calls Putin a war criminal
By: NPR Washington Desk
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Biden on Wednesday was asked by reporters whether he was ready to call Russian President Putin a war criminal. “I think he is a war… Read More
Russia business deals muddy GOP US Senate primary in Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Several Republicans competing for the party’s nomination to run for U.S. Senate in Ohio are facing scrutiny for their ties to Russia as the country intensifies… Read More
In a virtual address, President Zelenskyy call on the U.S. to ‘do more’
By: NPR Washington Desk
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a virtual address to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday morning. His remarks come as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its… Read More
Biden moves to revoke Russia’s trade relations status amid war in Ukraine
By: Alana Wise | NPR
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Updated March 11, 2022 at 11:10 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Biden on Friday announced that he will work with Congress on legislation to revoke Russia’s permanent normal… Read More
High-level talks between Russia and Ukraine end with no breakthrough
By: Peter Granitz | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Russia on Thursday met in the highest-level negotiations between the two nations since Russia invaded eastern Ukraine more than two… Read More
Biden announces Russian oil import ban and warns gas prices could increase even more
By: Scott Detrow | Alana Wise | NPR
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Updated March 8, 2022 at 12:28 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Biden on Tuesday announced a ban on U.S. imports of Russian oil and gas — the latest… Read More
‘Kindred lands’: Scholar talks similarities between Appalachia and Ukraine
By: Ryland Barton | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Ohio Valley ReSource · ‘Kindred lands’: Scholar talks similarities between Appalachia and Ukraine LOUISVILLE, Ky. (OVR) — Though they’re about 5,000 miles apart, Appalachia has a lot in common with Ukraine,… Read More
Ohio leaders call for pension funds to pull investments in Russian-backed assets
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There’s new movement by state government to show support for Ukraine as it battles an invasion by Russia. Attorney General Dave Yost has asked Ohio’s… Read More