
Russia Has Banned Facebook And Instagram After Labeling Meta's Activities “Extremist"
Individuals won’t be held liable for using the two social media networks, but paying for ads can be regarded as financing an “extremist” group.

“Ukraine Is My Home”: This Ukrainian Rock Star Turned Soldier Has Taken Up Arms To Fight The Russian Army
“We are no longer businessmen, bar owners, rock stars for the next I don’t know how many days,” Andriy Khlyvnyuk said. “We are soldiers.”

This Ukrainian Mother Buried Both Of Her Sons Just Six Days Apart
“God takes the very best ones.”

“I Thought I Was Going To Die”: US And UK Fighters In Ukraine Described The “Chaos” Of A Russian Missile Attack
The foreign fighters in Ukraine gave BuzzFeed News exclusive video of the missile attack on a NATO military training center that officials say killed 35 people and injured 134 more.

A Maternity Ward In A Mariupol Hospital Was Destroyed By A Russian Strike, Ukrainian Authorities Said
“People, children are under the wreckage. Atrocity!” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Warning: Graphic images.

Russian Troops Pounded The Town Of Irpin. Now They’re Moving Into Ukrainians’ Homes.
“For many years, Russians tell us, ‘We’re brothers! We’re one people!’ But look — they’re killing us!”

“Our Duty”: Ukrainian Surgeons Are Operating On Russian Soldiers Wounded In Ukraine
“I think we should help them but of course sometimes the feeling I have about it is horrible,” Vitaliy, a surgeon in Kyiv, told BuzzFeed News. “It feels like I’m doing something wrong.”

Russia Is Shelling Evacuation Routes And Killing Ukrainians As They Try To Flee
Russia is bringing death and chaos to Irpin, where people trying to get to a Kyiv railway station to flee the war are being attacked on the way.

Poland’s Top Diplomat In Kyiv Is Pretty Chill About Russia’s Invasion Because The City Is “Un-Occupiable”
“If Russia succeeds here, we are next.”

How Open-Source Intelligence Is Helping Clear The Fog Of War In Ukraine
From high-resolution satellite images to TikTok videos, governments no longer control information from the front lines.

Ukrainians Are Desperately Trying To Flee Kyiv As The Russians Advance: “It’s An Absolute Nightmare”
Thousands of people struggled to board the last trains out of the capital city, forcing families to separate and leave loved ones behind.

The New Mayor Of This Ukrainian Town Became An Overnight Wartime Leader
Natalia Balasynovych was elected mayor of Vasylkiv as an independent progressive. Now she is helping defend her city’s critical military airport from a Russian assault.

A Team Of American And British Special Forces Veterans Are Preparing To Join Ukraine’s Fight Against Russia
The 10 NATO-trained war veterans are taking up President Volodymyr Zelensky’s offer for people to join a new unit of foreign fighters for Ukraine.

Stories Of Ukrainian Heroism Are Emerging And Giving The Country Hope
A soldier who died blowing up a bridge. Civilians blocking Russian tanks. President Zelensky’s defiant videos. The Ghost of Kyiv. Whether they’re well documented or urban legend, these stories are boosting Ukraine’s resistance.

Russian Troops Have Entered Kyiv, Putting Ukraine’s Democratically Elected Government In The Crosshairs
“Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in 1941 when it was attacked by Nazi Germany.”

This Is What It Was Like In Ukraine When Russia’s Attack Changed Everything
The blasts shook the walls, illuminated my room even through thick curtains, and jolted me up.

Biden Issued New Sanctions After The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
"Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war. And now he and his country will bear the consequences," Biden said on Thursday afternoon.

Russia Has Invaded Ukraine, Threatening The Safety Of Millions
Russian shells and missiles hit cities and regions across the country, including many previously untouched by the conflict. “Don’t understand how this can happen in the 21st century,” one Ukrainian civilian seeking safety said.

Vladimir Putin Has Officially Ordered Russian Troops Into Eastern Ukraine
Vladimir Putin, using false and unproven reports as a justification, has ordered Russian troops to invade Kremlin-backed areas of Ukraine on what he calls a “peacekeeping mission.”

Russia Is Spreading Garbage Information, And Then It Might Use That Garbage Information To Justify Starting A War
While many of Russia’s attempts to spread incendiary information are bumbling and easily proved false, the reports could provide the pretext President Vladimir Putin is seeking to attack Ukraine.