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Zelensky Vows Ukrainians 'Will Fight Until the End'

Ukraine Accuses Russia
of Firing on Aid Convoy

THE RUNDOWN

Mar 8, 2022 8:17 PM CST

Ukraine Accuses Russia of Firing on Aid Convoy

Zelensky channels Churchill in speech to British lawmakers

(Newser) - Thousands of civilians, including around 1,700 international students, were successfully evacuated from the eastern Ukraine city of Sumy Tuesday—but Ukrainian authorities accused the Russian invaders of shelling another convoy in the south of the country. Authorities said buses were used to take civilians from Sumy to Poltava in...

Russia's 'Z' Symbol Means
Nothing, and Everything

Mar 8, 2022 6:34 PM CST

Russia's 'Z' Symbol Means Nothing, and Everything

In the space of two weeks, the Z has evolved into Russia’s favorite nationalist insignia

(Newser) - The notorious white Z seen on Russian military vehicles in Ukraine has been a source of global speculation. As is sometimes the case when social media sleuths converge, most guesses proved to be overly complex and plain wrong. Per the BBC , citing a Russian special forces vet and pro-Kremlin newspapers,...

Pressure Grows on Pepsi, McDonald's Over Russia

McDonald's Is Closing Its
850 Restaurants in Russia

UPDATED

Mar 8, 2022 2:36 PM CST

McDonald's Is Closing Its 850 Restaurants in Russia

After calls for a boycott, company decides to pause operations

(Newser) - Update: McDonald's, facing pressure including calls on social media for a boycott, says it is temporarily shutting down its operations in Russia. The company "has decided to temporarily close all our restaurants in Russia and pause all operations in the market," CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a...

World War III
Has Likely
Begun

opinion

Mar 8, 2022 11:46 AM CST

World War III Has Likely Begun

Analysts say Putin is emboldened while NATO refuses to fight

(Newser) - Lawmakers and media outlets are warning that the war in Ukraine could trigger World War III, but some say it has already started—perhaps even years ago. Among them is billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who argued Saturday on Twitter that "WWIII has likely started already" while NATO...

Biden Bans Russian Oil,
Predicts Higher Gas Prices

UPDATED

Mar 8, 2022 11:25 AM CST

Biden Bans Russian Oil, Predicts Higher Gas Prices

But he calls the move a 'powerful blow' against Putin

(Newser) - Update: This summary has been updated with confirmation of the ban. The idea had been percolating for days , and it became reality on Tuesday: "We're banning all imports of Russian oil and gas and energy," President Biden said Tuesday at the White House, per CNN . "Russian...

Apologetic Shell
Swears Off Russian Oil

UPDATED

Mar 8, 2022 7:33 AM CST

Apologetic Shell Swears Off Russian Oil

CEO admits purchase 'was not the right' decision amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

(Newser) - Update: Shell on Tuesday apologized for buying 100,000 metric tons of Russian crude oil while promising to end involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons from oil to natural gas. "Despite being made with security of supplies at the forefront of our thinking," the decision to purchase a cargo...

In Just 13 Days, Number of Refugees Hits 2M

Zelensky Speaks From His
Office: 'I'm Not Hiding'

the rundown

Mar 8, 2022 6:29 AM CST

Zelensky Speaks From His Office: 'I'm Not Hiding'

Number of refugees reaches 2M in just 13 days

(Newser) - Russia's invasion of Ukraine isn't even two weeks old, but already it's turned 2 million people into refugees. The UN's refugee agency announced the new figure on Tuesday, reports the AP , adding that Poland has accepted the largest number of people: 1.2 million.

Not leaving:

...

Stolichnaya Vodka Renamed

Mar 8, 2022 2:31 AM CST

Stolichnaya Vodka Renamed

It's now officially 'Stoli,' due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

(Newser) - You probably refer to Stolichnaya vodka as "Stoli" anyway, but now it's official: The company that owns the iconic spirit brand says it is turning that nickname into the vodka's actual name. The move is an attempt to distance the brand from Russia, NPR reports. Calling the...

Ukrainian Movie Star
Reportedly Killed by
Russian Shelling

the rundown

Mar 8, 2022 12:17 AM CST

Ukrainian Movie Star Reportedly Killed by Russian Shelling

Pasha Lee is said to have died in Irpin

(Newser) - Ukrainian movie star Pasha Lee is reportedly among those killed by Russian shelling in the city of Irpin, west of Kyiv. The actor, also known as Pavlo Li and Pasha Li, was 33, Deadline reports. He had reportedly joined the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to...

Ukraine Accuses Russia of
Resorting to 'Medieval' Tactics

Mar 7, 2022 6:55 PM CST

Ukraine Accuses Russia of Resorting to 'Medieval' Tactics

Russian ambassador to UN claims Ukrainians are shelling themselves

(Newser) - As Russian shelling continued to kill Ukrainian civilians Monday, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations made a bizarre claim at a Security Council meeting. Vasily Nebenzya accused the Ukrainians of shelling themselves, and his remarks caused outrage and comparisons to similar claims made by Bosnian Serb forces when they...

Ukraine,
US Collect
Evidence of
War Crimes

Mar 7, 2022 5:06 PM CST

Ukraine, US Collect Evidence of War Crimes

Teams go to sites of bombings to build a case for International Criminal Court

(Newser) - The US has joined the effort to build a case that Russia is committing war crimes in its attack on Ukraine, officials said Monday. "We will support accountability using every tool available, including criminal prosecutions where appropriate," a National Security Council spokesperson said, per NBC News . That includes...

Driver Who Rammed
Russian Embassy Gates:
'I've Done My Bit, Lads'

Mar 7, 2022 4:13 PM CST

Driver Who Rammed Russian Embassy Gates: 'I've Done My Bit, Lads'

He said he wanted to provide 'a safe corridor' for ambassador to leave Ireland

(Newser) - A truck driver was arrested Monday after ramming the gates of the Russian Embassy in Dublin during a protest of the invasion of Ukraine—an attack a mission spokeswoman called "barbaric." Desmond Wisley of Leitrim got out of the truck, the Irish Times reports, and told bystanders, "...

China Speaks Up
on Ukraine 'Situation'

the rundown

Mar 7, 2022 10:30 AM CST

China Speaks Up on Ukraine 'Situation'

Beijing offers to mediate, continues policy of not faulting Russia over invasion of Ukraine

(Newser) - In China's view, what's happening in Ukraine is neither a war nor an invasion but a complex "situation." That was the word used by Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday as he announced that Beijing was willing to mediate, reports Reuters . "Three feet of ice...

Ukraine: One Problem With
Russia's Evacuation Routes

Mar 7, 2022 8:01 AM CST

Ukraine: One Problem With Russia's Evacuation Routes

Most of them lead to Russia or ally Belarus

(Newser) - Delegations from Ukraine and Russia were to meet again on Monday for the third time, even as the Russian military offensive intensifies. In the meantime, Moscow declared another ceasefire—previous ones have fallen apart quickly—and announced six evacuation routes for residents of some of Ukraine's biggest cities, reports...

US, Allies Move Closer
to Big Step Against Russia

Mar 7, 2022 6:05 AM CST

US, Allies Move Closer to Big Step Against Russia

Investors bracing for a ban on Russian oil imports

(Newser) - It's a familiar story on the world markets Monday: Oil prices keep rising and stocks keep falling. Investors are particularly nervous because the US and its allies appear poised to take a major step against Russia and ban the import of oil and natural gas, reports CNBC . The global...

Biden May Visit
Saudi Arabia

Mar 7, 2022 5:24 AM CST

Biden May Visit Saudi Arabia

As cost of oil continues to rise

(Newser) - Since his election in 2020, President Biden hasn't spoken with Saudi Arabia's crown prince and de facto ruler directly, connecting only with his father , King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It's not clear whether that might change any time in the near future, but what is clear,...

Russian Medalist
Puts Pro-War Symbol
on Chest on Podium
With Ukrainian Medalist

Mar 7, 2022 1:35 AM CST

Russian Medalist Puts Pro-War Symbol on Chest on Podium With Ukrainian Medalist

(Newser) - Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak won bronze on parallel bars in Saturday's Apparatus World Cup in Qatar, then taped a "Z" onto his chest before climbing atop the podium for the medal ceremony next to the gold medalist—Ukrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun. The letter "Z" has become a...

Russia to Syrians:
Come Fight in Ukraine

the rundown

Mar 7, 2022 12:41 AM CST

Russia to Syrians: Come Fight in Ukraine

Country is reportedly looking for fighters skilled in urban warfare

(Newser) - As Russia's invasion moves deeper into Ukraine, the country is looking to expand its ranks of urban fighters, US officials say. As such, Russia has been recruiting Syrians skilled in urban combat to come and join the fray, offering $200 to $300 for six months, officials tell the Wall ...

Thousands Arrested
in Russian Protests

Mar 6, 2022 3:20 PM CST

Thousands Arrested in Russian Protests

'The screws are being fully tightened,' monitoring group says

(Newser) - Police arrested more than 4,300 people at antiwar protests on Sunday in 56 Russian cities. The independent monitor OVD-Info said the full total for the day wasn't in yet, the Wall Street Journa l reports. The Interior Ministry said 3,400 of the 5,200 people who attended...

Lviv Residents Silently
Gather at Military Church

photos

Mar 6, 2022 2:20 PM CST

Lviv Residents Silently Gather at Military Church

Saints Peter and Paul Garrison Church has taken on renewed importance since Russian invasion

(Newser) - Their hands clasped in prayer and faces ridden with fear and sadness, some residents of Lviv sought consolation at a Sunday Mass at a Catholic church in their western Ukraine city. The 17th-century church was silent during the ceremony, reflecting the moment laden with emotion and concern because of the...