/tags/ukraine Ukraine en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:46:53 GMT /politics/2022-09-21/biden-slams-putins-invasion-of-ukraine-in-a-speech-to-the-united-nations Russia's invasion of Ukraine was the center of President Biden's address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, as the U.S. warns Russia is trying to annex more Ukrainian land. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:46:53 GMT /politics/2022-09-21/biden-slams-putins-invasion-of-ukraine-in-a-speech-to-the-united-nations Deepa Shivaram /education/2022-09-06/austins-ukrainian-school-is-a-safe-space-for-those-fleeing-a-country-at-war Many of the Ukrainian refugees who have ended up in Austin include school-age children. To help them with the transition, a group of Ukrainians created a special school for them that meets on Sundays. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:14:41 GMT /education/2022-09-06/austins-ukrainian-school-is-a-safe-space-for-those-fleeing-a-country-at-war Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /news/2022-05-23/with-food-prices-climbing-the-u-n-is-warning-of-crippling-global-shortages Fears of a global food crisis are growing because of the shock of the war in Ukraine, climate change and rising inflation. Tue, 24 May 2022 12:25:44 GMT /news/2022-05-23/with-food-prices-climbing-the-u-n-is-warning-of-crippling-global-shortages Robert Griffiths, Robbie Griffiths /news/2022-04-04/trevor-reeds-family-says-hes-back-in-a-russian-prison-hospital-but-not-getting-care Reed's family says he has tuberculosis symptoms and lost 7 pounds in five days during a hunger strike. They are calling for the Biden administration to help bring the Marine veteran home. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:04:26 GMT /news/2022-04-04/trevor-reeds-family-says-hes-back-in-a-russian-prison-hospital-but-not-getting-care Rachel Treisman /2022-03-31/biden-plans-a-major-withdrawal-from-the-countrys-oil-reserves-to-control-gas-prices The decision comes as prices have spiked since the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:55:48 GMT /2022-03-31/biden-plans-a-major-withdrawal-from-the-countrys-oil-reserves-to-control-gas-prices NPR Staff /news/2022-03-26/biden-says-of-putin-for-gods-sake-this-man-cannot-remain-in-power President Biden's remark about Russian President Vladimir Putin came in a speech in Warsaw. A White House official later said Biden "was not discussing Putin's power in Russia, or regime change." Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:53:12 GMT /news/2022-03-26/biden-says-of-putin-for-gods-sake-this-man-cannot-remain-in-power Deepa Shivaram, Avie Schneider /2022-03-24/biden-promises-western-allies-would-respond-if-russia-uses-chemical-weapons Western allies would respond if Russia uses chemical weapons against Ukraine, President Biden said after an emergency meeting with NATO allies. "It would trigger a response in-kind," he said. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:05:24 GMT /2022-03-24/biden-promises-western-allies-would-respond-if-russia-uses-chemical-weapons Franco Ordoñez /news/2022-03-24/the-u-s-will-take-in-up-to-100-000-ukrainian-refugees-fleeing-the-war The United States will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and other displaced people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, a senior administration official told reporters traveling with President Biden. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:46:57 GMT /news/2022-03-24/the-u-s-will-take-in-up-to-100-000-ukrainian-refugees-fleeing-the-war Tamara Keith /texas/2022-03-23/the-mother-of-an-arlington-resident-fled-the-terror-of-war-in-ukraine-but-another-struggle-begins Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine, Arlington resident Olena Prokhorenko Ogiozee tried to convince her mom to leave. Like many Ukrainians, 68-year-old Nataliya Prokhorenko didn’t want to abandon her city or country. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:36:49 GMT /texas/2022-03-23/the-mother-of-an-arlington-resident-fled-the-terror-of-war-in-ukraine-but-another-struggle-begins Stella M. Chávez /news/2022-03-21/ukrainian-officials-emphatically-reject-russias-call-to-surrender-besieged-mariupol After weeks of bombarding the city, Russia offered the ultimatum on Sunday: If Mariupol surrenders, it will let civilians leave and humanitarian aid enter. Ukrainian officials refused. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:38:53 GMT /news/2022-03-21/ukrainian-officials-emphatically-reject-russias-call-to-surrender-besieged-mariupol Leila Fadel, Tim Mak, Rachel Treisman