Military

Trump-admin targets were dropped as the military focused more on Marxism.

Those on the political left who previously ridiculed American civilians with firearms are suddenly in favor of them as Ukrainians prepare to defend themselves against Russia.

Independent journalist reports Ukraine launched shells into the contested area, killing two school teachers.

Ukrainian press secretary says consultations are underway about the place and time of the negotiations.

Russia's leader says Moscow seeks "demilitarization and denazification" of Ukraine, tells Ukrainian army to lay down weapons, warns of response to foreign intervention.

"The decision will allow to coordinate at most all authorities, regional state administrations in the conditions of martial law," said Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

Vladimir Putin tells China's President Xi he's ready to hold high-level talks with Kiev.

Russia says Ukraine has been committing "genocide" on Russians in disputed Ukrainian regions.

Within the next couple of months it is likely that there will be direct US military involvement in Ukraine, with Russia now openly supporting and recognizing separatist groups in the Donbass region on the eastern edge of the country and apparently moving to aid them militarily in separation.

Russian forces have reportedly captured the Chernobyl power plant, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office said Thursday.