Ukraine-Russia Coverage

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending April 25

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

Editorial: How steep a toll will Ukraine pay for needless delay in U.S. aid?

Thursday, April 25, 2024 -- President Joseph Biden well-knows that patience is a virtue. We can only hope, in the case of this latest aid to Ukraine, the cost of patience doesn't come at the expense of that nation's freedom and security.

‘A Good Day for World Peace’: Biden Signs Aid Bill for Ukraine and Israel

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, reaffirming U.S. support for Ukraine in the fight against Russia’s military assault after months of congressional gridlock put the centerpiece of the White House’s foreign policy in jeopardy.

Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times

Ukrainians living in Triangle applaud House passage of foreign aid bill

Months of anxious waiting ended for Ukrainians this weekend as a critical aid package secured its biggest approval.

Local Ukrainians applaud US support as House passes foreign aid package

Months of anxious waiting ended for Ukrainians this weekend as a critical aid package secured its biggest approval.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

NC reps feature prominently in congressional outreach to Ukraine, Israel

Members of North Carolina's congressional delegation have taken recent trips to visit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as their countries wait on whether Congress will authorize more military aid.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending March 21

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

Putin wins fifth term with record number of votes after leading harshest crackdown since the Soviet era

Vladimir Putin will be Russia's president for six more years after winning an election that followed the harshest crackdown since Soviet times.

Downtown rally in Raleigh marks two years of war in Ukraine

Dozens gathered at the North Carolina State Capitol grounds for an emotional rally and vigil for the Ukrainians impacted by war.

President Joe Biden announces more than 500 sanctions against Russia

President Joe Biden announced a fresh slate of sanctions against Russia on more than 500 targets. The move is a response to the death of outspoken Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Biden administration imposes sanctions aimed at Russia on more than 500 targets for Navalny death and ongoing war in Ukraine

(CNN) -- The Biden administration imposed a fresh slate of sanctions on more than 500 targets on Friday in response to the death of Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny and Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

By Sam Fossum, Priscilla Alvarez and Kevin Liptak, CNN

U.S. warns against traveling to Russia, 33-year-old dual Russian-American citizen detained while visiting family

The warning comes after a dual Russian-American citizen was detained in Russia, accused of treason for helping to raise funds for Ukraine.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

US preparing to implement sanctions against Russia after death of Putin critic

The U.S. is now preparing for sanctions against Russia amid growing backlash to Alexei Navalny's death and the Ukraine war.

NBC News

Editorial: Sen. Budd's 'America First' threatens U.S. and allies security

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 -- If Sen. Ted Budd genuinely wanted to stand up for America, he'd make sure the nation kept its commitments and stood with our allies and those struggling to protect their borders and freedoms against totalitarian aggressors.

Tillis on Ukraine funding: 'Can't be a coward' in face of grave threats to world order

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, voted to pass a $95.3-billion foreign aid package to support Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Tuesday morning. U.S. Sen. Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) voted against the measure.

Brian Murpy, WRAL

Editorial: N.C. representatives in Washington must reject Trump's talk of abandoning NATO allies

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 -- To what degree do Republicans stand for the United States' integrity as a signer of the NATO alliance treaty, our nation's critical role in support of sovereignty in Europe and back our allies -- or are subservient to the whims and dictates of Donald Trump?

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the weeks ending Feb. 1 and Feb. 8

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted in recent weeks.

Targeted News Service

Bipartisan group of senators unveils bill for border security, aid to Ukraine and Israel

A bipartisan group of Senators are working on legislation that would address the migrant crisis at the Southern Border and provide foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. But the bill faces as uncertain future on Capitol Hill.

On cam: Alleged site of cargo plane crash Russia says killed 74 people, placing blame on Ukraine

Newly-released images show debris Russian investigators say is from a cargo plane crash site. Russia accuses Ukraine of downing the airplane and says more than 70 people on board were killed.

Supporters of Ukraine gather in Raleigh calling for war to end

February will mark two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Supporters gathered in Raleigh to invoke the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King to share a dream of their own: victory over Russia

Zelenskyy visits DC to ask Congress for more aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers for more aid in the war with Russia. Zelenskyy was joined by senate leadership on his way to address senators Tuesday morning.

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 7

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Enough of plenty!

Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

Fact-checking 21 claims from the third GOP presidential debate in Miami

Five Republicans seeking to oust President Joe Biden from the White House in 2024 sparred over the Israel-Hamas war, the threat from China and the U.S. approach to terrorism in the third presidential primary debate.

PolitiFact staff

President Biden delivers address from Oval Office, calling for support to Israel and Ukraine

President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office, calling on Americans to support Israel and Ukraine as they confront distinct yet relentless adversaries.