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Russia’s War on Ukraine Risks “Meltdown of Global Food System,” UN Chief Says
Russia and Ukraine produce about 30 percent of the world's wheat. The war is creating a food crisis.
Chomsky: Peace Talks in Ukraine “Will Get Nowhere” If US Keeps Refusing to Join
The only way to bring this war to an end before it escalates, Noam Chomsky says, is through a negotiated settlement.
Brent Renaud, First US Reporter Killed in Ukraine, Exposed Horrors of War
Renaud, who often reported from conflict zones, brought a "rare humanity and patience to the work."
Mass Antiwar Protests Sweep Europe as Russia’s Invasion Continues
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Russia, Ukraine, Spain, Germany, the U.K., Poland, and more.
Arms Shipments to Ukraine Are “Legitimate Targets,” Russia Warns US
The remarks from a top Russian diplomat have heightened fears of a confrontation between the nuclear-armed powers.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Predicted to Worsen Existing Famines
Russia and Ukraine are major food exporters. This war threatens to drive millions more into food insecurity globally.
Ukrainians Are Facing a Food and Medicine Supply Crisis
For those who require insulin or other prescription drugs, the situation is a matter of life and death.
The Russian People Are Not the Russian Government, Activists Remind Us
Russian antiwar activists are calling for massive protests even in the face of repression.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Have Disastrous Cascading Effects for Climate
U.S. oil lobbyists are pushing increased production, as Germany boosts military spending. Both worsen climate change.
After Russia Accused of Bombing Maternity Hospital, No Progress Toward Ceasefire
Amid repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure, Russia has refused to guarantee promised "humanitarian corridors."