With inflation at record highs, a global pandemic and an energy shortage throughout Europe, the right way to punish one of the world’s major economies can be complex to gauge

Zelensky says he will put weapons in the hands of anyone who is prepared to fight off the invaders, cuts diplomatic ties with Moscow; adviser says 40 killed so far

Volodymyr Zelensky has found himself leading a nation under attack by Russia, a far cry from the foul-mouthed teacher he played on television

In Kyiv, some take shelter in metro stations while many pack up and flee west; yet others vow to stay and fight

European foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says Russia is in 'violation of the basic principles of human coexistence; Brussels will seek to block Russian access to markets

Foreign Ministry officials to huddle on situation; 6,000 citizens believed to be in country under Russian attack; arrangements being made to fly people to Israel from Poland

'Russia has chosen the path of aggression against a sovereign and independent country,' Jens Stoltenberg says; Putin has sought to block Ukraine from joining Western security bloc

Cybersecurity researchers say attackers infected hundreds of computers with destructive malware; move was expected as accompaniment to Russian military incursion

Russian leader says miliutary operation meant to 'protect people who have been subjected to bullying and genocide'

In video message to citizens, President Zelensky says Russia attacking military infrastructure, warns developments will influence future for all of Europe