Thousands of Ukrainians crossed into California this year. Many of them came to Sacramento.August 4, 2022 | Pauline BartoloneMore than 22,000 Ukrainians have crossed the border from Mexico into California since the Russian invasion in February. Many have settled in with friends, family –and strangers — in the Sacramento area. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
War in Ukraine live updates: Finland abandons neutrality and will move to immediately join NATOMay 12, 2022Bridget Brink, a career diplomat who is President Biden's pick to serve as ambassador to Ukraine, will be on Capitol Hill today before the Senate Foreign Relations committee for a confirmation hearing.
‘That ugly game': an Iraqi war survivor reflects on the invasion of UkraineMarch 30, 2022 | Andrew NixonMazin Alhaidari lived through decades of war in his native Iraq before settling in the Sacramento area. As the war in Ukraine continues, he offered reflections on his own experiences and what lessons he's learned living in conflict.
Biden promises Western allies would respond if Russia uses chemical weaponsMarch 24, 2022Western allies would respond if Russia uses chemical weapons against Ukraine, President Biden said after an emergency meeting with NATO allies. "It would trigger a response in-kind," he said.
Interview: California Rep. John Garamendi discusses video call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and moreMarch 11, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezRecently, members of Congress met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a ban on Russian gas and oil and how the war is progressing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Biden announces Russian oil import ban and warns gas prices could increase even moreMarch 8, 2022President Biden described the move as a critical step to punishing Russian President Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine, but said as a result, Americans should prepare for price hikes at the pump.
How Ukrainian Churches in Sacramento are leading the war responseMarch 4, 2022 | Pauline BartoloneUkrainian Christians in the Sacramento area, many of whom came to California as refugees themselves, have been mobilizing to help Ukrainians under siege in their homeland. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: A brief breakdown of the geopolitical issues around the Russian invasion of UkraineMarch 3, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezWhile Ukraine and Russia have had some discussions on humanitarian issues, Russia’s invasion continues. Mietek Boduszyński, an associate professor of Politics and International Relations at Pomona College, breaks down what’s going on. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A part of the NATO treaty could turn Russia's invasion of Ukraine into a wider warFebruary 26, 2022Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty means that an attack on one member state is determined to be an attack on all. Ukraine is not part of the alliance — but some of its neighbors are.
Here are California organizations supporting UkraineFebruary 25, 2022 | Janelle SalangaIf you’re hoping to get involved with groups providing aid to affected Ukranians, here are some ways to do so.