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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
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
The U.N. approves a resolution demanding Russia end the invasion of Ukraine
By: Peter Granitz | Joe Hernandez | NPR
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Updated March 2, 2022 at 12:46 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday approved a non-binding resolution condemning Russia for invading Ukraine and demanding… Read More
Boycotts of Russian products and groups spread, but the effects may be limited
By: Emma Bowman | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As world governments step up their penalties against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, businesses and consumers are protesting the country with sanctions of their own…. Read More
Russia invades Ukraine as explosions are heard in Kyiv and other cities
By: Bill Chappell | Jonathan Franklin | NPR
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Updated February 24, 2022 at 5:23 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As Russian military forces and Russian-backed separatists continued striking targets across Ukraine on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy… Read More
Biden says Russia’s military moves are the beginning of an invasion of Ukraine
By: Bill Chapell | Becky Sullivan | NPR
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Updated February 22, 2022 at 3:26 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Russia’s decision to order troops into parts of eastern Ukraine is “the beginning of a Russian invasion,” President… Read More
‘Not Guilty’: Trump Acquitted On 2 Articles Of Impeachment As Historic Trial Closes
By: Philip Ewing | NPR
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Senators voted as expected to clear President Trump on both articles of impeachment filed by the House. Now Washington must try to pick up the pieces.
