Vika Korotkova drives out to location with phone reception, reports that city subjected to heavy Russian bombardment and without heat, food, water, or communications, 'is dead'

William Burns believes Beijing is concerned about Russian invasion bringing US and Europe closer, as President Xi urges 'maximum restraint' in Ukraine

Ukrainian leader gets standing ovation from British parliament; asks lawmakers to recognize Russia as 'a terrorist state'

Several top Russian generals reportedly die in Ukraine, as more commanders feel they need to take greater risks to speed progress, military analysts say

Quota of 5,000 added to some 20,000 already here before war; country expects tens of thousands more who are eligible to make aliyah to do so as a result of the conflict

Biden announces US ban on all oil imports, UK says it will phase out such imports by end of 2022; EU plans two-thirds cut in Russian gas purchases this year

Sources in Energy Ministry confirm request from Europe's Energy Commissioner, say decision tied to the new Karish site coming online

Bakeries from Warsaw to Portland sign up for 'Hamantaschen For Ukraine' initiative; one notes that 'Purim is a holiday about survival and fight'

Images of tanks mired in muck have been circulating on social media during the twice-yearly muddy season known as Rasputitsa

Washington officials say Moscow's firepower should not be 'underestimated' as suffering in Ukraine 'likely to get worse before it gets better'