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Subway Stations In Ukraine Are Being Used As Bomb Shelters As Thousands Hide Out From Russia's Attacks
Ukrainians packed their bags, bundled up against the cold, and took shelter in underground subway stations after Russia's onslaught of attacks early Thursday morning.
Photos Show What Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Looks Like Right Now
Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, jeopardizing the lives and safety of millions.
People Called Out The Weeknd For Tweeting "LET’S GOOOOOOOO" Just As Russia Began Bombing Ukraine
"I mean, not the best timing."
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.
Biden Said Russia Is Beginning "An Invasion Of Ukraine" And Announced New Sanctions
The new sanctions come after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops into Eastern Ukraine on Monday.
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.
The US Government Says Russia Could Invade Ukraine “At Any Time”
National security adviser Jake Sullivan told Americans in Ukraine to get out in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Russia, Belarus, And Ukraine Have All Begun 10 Days Of Military Drills, Raising Concerns That War Is Near
“At the end of the exercises is when [Russian forces] will be ready for some kind of attack,” predicted Andriy Zagorodnyuk, the former defense minister of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Far-Right Forces See An Opportunity In Russia’s Invasion Threat To Grow Their Violent Movement
The US sees the Azov movement as a “nationalist hate group,” and human rights groups have accused it of torturing civilians. But the far-right group is also prepared to fight for Ukraine, which is in need of troops against Russia’s stronger forces.
Ukraine’s Top Military General Fighting Russia Said He Fears Washington Has Ghosted Him
Lt. Gen. Oleksandr Pavliuk said he sent a request to the US for additional defensive weaponry after being asked what his troops need. Weeks later, he is still waiting for a response.
NATO Won’t Put Troops In Ukraine, But Western Foreigners Are Volunteering To Join The Fight Against Russia
Fighters from the US and the European Union are signing up to fight in Ukraine against Russia. “Ukrainians are fighting for what America was fighting for — freedom.”
“Russia Controls Everything Here”: Patrolling The Sea of Azov With Ukraine’s Maritime Guards
As President Joe Biden and NATO prepare to move troops closer to Ukraine, the nation’s maritime guards prepare for a possible Russian invasion by sea.
The UK Says Russia Is Planning To Overthrow Ukraine’s Government And Install A Pro-Kremlin Leader
“The information being released today shines a light on the extent of Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine, and is an insight into Kremlin thinking,” Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a statement shared with BuzzFeed News.
US Officials Said Russia Is “Preparing For An Invasion Into Ukraine”
“As part of its plans, Russia is laying the groundwork to have the option of fabricating a pretext for invasion, including through sabotage activities and information operations," a US official told BuzzFeed News.
Taxi Drivers, Schoolteachers, Bankers: Meet The Ukrainian Guerrilla Army Preparing To Fight Russia
“I know for sure that I will not leave Ukraine [if Russia invades]. I will not live under occupation,” said a 51-year-old doctor, wife, mother of three, and gardener. “I would kill.”
At Least Nine People Died In A School Shooting In Russia
Seven of the victims — four boys and three girls — were students in eighth grade, according to reports.
There Are New Safety Concerns About Russia’s COVID Vaccine, Which Is Already Being Distributed Worldwide
“This creates a lot of concern for us in the global vaccine community,” one expert said.
These Photos And Videos Of Pro-Democracy Protests In Russia Are Shockingly Intense
Russians braved -60 degree weather and police brutality to demand opposition leader Alexei Navalny's release.
The FBI Is Investigating Whether A Woman Stole A Laptop From Nancy Pelosi's Office And Planned To Sell It To Russia
Riley June Williams is facing charges related to entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct.
Trump Gave The Presidential Medal of Freedom To Devin Nunes For Undermining The Russia Investigation
In his final weeks in office, the president is honoring friends and allies with pardons and medals.
Trump Has Pardoned Michael Flynn For Lying To The FBI During The Russia Investigation
Flynn admitted to lying to investigators about his contacts with the Russian ambassador before Trump took office. The president announced the pardon over Twitter.
Top US Intelligence Officials Said Iran And Russia Used Voter Registration Records To Spread Disinformation
"These actions are desperate attempts by desperate adversaries," National Intelligence Director John Ratcliffe said.
FEMA Threw Out The Faulty Ventilators Russia Gave The US Without Ever Using Them
A FEMA spokesperson told BuzzFeed News the agency has “disposed of” 45 Russian ventilators delivered as part of a US–Russia exchange of medical supplies but never used.
Trump Tweeted About Releasing All "Russia Hoax'' Documents, But He Didn't Mean It Literally
BuzzFeed News went to court after the president's tweets. Now the White House is saying "not so fast" when it comes to declassifying documents related to the Mueller probe.
BuzzFeed News Is Going To Court For A Quick Release Of All Russia Investigation Documents Following Trump's Tweets
President Trump tweeted that he had “fully authorized” release of the records, so BuzzFeed News went to court to ask for immediate access. Now a judge wants an answer from the White House.
Declassified Records Show What Witnesses In The Mueller Probe Told The FBI About Trump And Russia
BuzzFeed News successfully sued the federal government for the right to review copies of FBI interview summaries that Robert Mueller kept from the public. Today, we are publishing the 11th installment of those important records.
Russia, Adderall, And Earpieces: We're Keeping A Running List Of False And Misleading Information About The First Presidential Debate
Watch out for documents taken out of context and narratives questioning Joe Biden's mental fitness.
Putin Asked Trump For A Mutual Ban On Election Interference. The White House Said Russia Should Stop Its Ongoing Meddling First.
“A good starting point for discussion would be Russia discontinuing its ongoing meddling with the US election,” a senior Trump administration official told BuzzFeed News.
New FBI Documents Show What Witnesses In The Mueller Probe Told Federal Investigators About Trump And Russia
BuzzFeed News sued the Department of Justice to get copies of the witness interview summaries that Robert Mueller kept from public view. Today, we are publishing the 10th installment of what the FBI interview summaries contain.
Russia Just Approved The First Coronavirus Vaccine Without Completing Crucial Clinical Trials
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the vaccine "passed all necessary tests," but it has not yet undergone a key step in trials to determine how safe and effective it is.