War in Ukraine: what you need to know
The last: Ukrainian forces continued to mount a defiant defense of their country’s cities, limiting Russian ground advances as the Kremlin invasion entered its 24th day. But the mounting human cost of the invasion forced Zelensky to consider concessions to end the devastating conflict, Western officials said.
The fight: Russia – which has launched more than 1,000 missiles to date – is increasingly relying on “dumb” bombs to wear down cities and civilians. Russia’s assault on Ukraine has been extended with strikes and attacks across the country. Russia is accused of having committed war crimes.
Arms: Ukraine uses weapons like Javelin anti-tank missiles and Switchblade “kamikaze” drones from the United States and other allies to fight the superior numbers and heavier weapons of the Russian military.
Oil price: Sanctions against Russia are helping gas prices reach new highs. Here’s why — and how long the flare-up could last.
In Russia: Putin blocked the flow of information in Russia, where the war is not even called a war. “Information warriors” around the world are trying to penetrate Putin’s propaganda wall.
How you can help: Here’s how those in the United States can help support the people of Ukraine as well as what people around the world have donated.
Read our full coverage of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.
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