Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cut off wheat exports, while drought conditions in the Great Plains will further reduce grain stocks. Reduced supplies could trickle down
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Monday that Ukraine risks provoking World War III and said the threat of a nuclear conflict “should not be
Editor’s note: This post contains language and images that some might find disturbing. WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday called for a war crimes
MACOMB — Russia invaded Ukraine more than a month ago. Faculty members at Western Illinois University are examining the ongoing conflict and providing context for
WARSAW, Poland — President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his
A recent AP-NORC survey finds more Republicans than Democrats say Biden’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not been tough enough, but even members
SPRINGFIELD — Democrats who control the state Capitol are urging members of the General Assembly to approve sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
JERUSALEM — Ukraine’s president has called on Israel to take a stronger stand against Russia, delivering an emotional appeal that compared Russia’s invasion of his
More Russian missile strikes and shells are hitting Ukrainian cities, with tremendous damage reported. Russia claims it has taken over the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, but Ukrainian officials sharply dispute this. They say they fear Russia is targeting Ukrainian civilians.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, White House
WASHINGTON — The Senate has given final congressional approval to a $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its
Caterpillar is suspending operations in its Russian manufacturing facilities as a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is wreaked by Russia’s continuing invasion of its neighbor. In
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine,
WASHINGTON — U.S. gasoline prices set a new national record on Tuesday as global crude prices have surged following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The average
