'I am Ukrainian, and I am a fighter.' Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko condemns Russian invasion of his country. UPDATE: A previous version of this post identified Wladimir Klitschko as his brother, Vitali.
As of Sunday evening, 352 people have been killed, including 14 children, according to the agency.Ukrainian refugees cry as they reunite at the Medyka border crossing, Poland, Feb. 26, 2022.UN votes to call emergency session of General AssemblyThe United Nations Security Council voted to convene a special session of the U.N. General Assembly to debate Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Eleven nations voted in favor of the session, while Russia voted against it. India, China and the United Arab Emirates abstained."The special session is a necessary new step intended to defend the U.N. Charter and international law and put an end to the aggressions against Ukraine.
"U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available," the alert said.Email this article New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an executive order Sunday that ordered a review of all state purchases and investments with Russia and ceased investments for as long as U.S. sanctions are imposed on the country.
“The state will not permit its own investment activity, whether directly or indirectly to aid Russia as it commits these human rights violations,” Hochul said during a news conference.“Because we have the Statue of Liberty in our harbor, this is a point of pride for us to welcome all of them,” Hochul said.
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