Carolyn McEnrue KLST-TV

KLST-TV News Anchor @cmcruntv

[CBS News @CBSNews]

Who are the Russian oligarchs the U.S. is targeting with sanctions? https://t.co/M11RQZfB7l

[Natasha Bertrand @NatashaBertrand]

Confirming NYT: Biden admin is weighing easing sanctions on Venezuela so that it can begin producing more oil & selling it on the international market. Move would be aimed at reducing global dependence on Russian oil & isolating Russia from one of its key allies in South America.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Businesses in Ukraine will be exempt from paying taxes for employees who are drafted into the military or serve in the nation’s territorial defense forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced as part of an effort to boost the country’s reeling economy.
https://t.co/62Bp6dySe5

[CNN @CNN]

A Ukrainian-owned bakery in Texas took a stance against the war by donating a weekend's worth of their sales to Ukraine. https://t.co/DaCGRIORJE

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Third round of Ukraine-Russia talks ends with no results.

The parties agreed to change the logistics of humanitarian corridors, according to Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to Zelensky’s administration. However, “there are no results that will significantly improve the situation.”

[Nolan Peterson @nolanwpeterson]

When I deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq as a USAF pilot, I never experienced the high morale that I currently observe among my Ukrainian friends on the front lines.

After 12 days -

The stakes are clear: their nation’s survival.

The objective is clear: expelling the invaders.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Russia claims it will stop the war immediately if Ukraine agrees to:

- cease military action
- change constitution to enshrine neutrality
- recognize Crimea as Russian territory
- recognize the Russian-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states

[CNN @CNN]

The company said in a statement that globally issued American Express cards will no longer work in Russia, and cards issued in Russia won't work outside the country https://t.co/llcng6HFf6

[PBS News @NewsHour]

As Ukrainians of all ages seek support both at home and abroad, several governments have stepped up to send military and humanitarian aid.

Here are some of the organizations and fundraisers working to get people critical supplies, assistance and funds. https://t.co/B7bComWuB8

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

US Department of State asks Americans in Russia to leave immediately.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️ Visa, MasterCard to suspend operations in Russia.

The companies issued statements saying that they will cease all transactions in Russia over the coming days.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Zelensky: 'I'm sure that soon we will tell our people – come back, it's safe now.'

In his latest address to the nation, Zelensky thanked Poland for welcoming hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war: "We effectively don't have a border with Poland anymore." 🇺🇦🇵🇱

[Texas Men’s Basketball @TexasMBB]

Our final game in the Frank Erwin Center is a Sellout.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Ukraine to receive 70 fighter jets from the EU. Ukraine’s Air Force said on March 1.

Bulgaria will provide 16 MiG-29s and 14 Su-25s, Poland will provide 28 MiG-29 units, and Slovakia – 12 MiG-29s.

[Texas Men’s Basketball @TexasMBB]

To all of Longhorn Nation and to those who have filled the Frank Erwin Center since 1977, thank you.

#HookEm x #UniteTheFamily

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: Switzerland will freeze Russian assets, including those of President Vladimir Putin, setting aside its long tradition of neutrality. The country is a favorite destination for Russian money.

Follow our updates.
https://t.co/gBiE3t0l4m

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️The general staff of Ukraine’s armed forces says Russia suffers significant losses.

As of 6 p.m., Feb. 27: estimated loss of personnel – about 4,500 people, tanks – about 150, armored vehicles – over 700, fuel tanks – 60, Buk system – 1, Grad systems – 4, helicopters – 26.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Ukrainians transfer $50 million in 3 days to support the army, according to Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov.

People donated money which they received from the government as a reward for Covid-19 vaccination after the state added such option.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

🌟 Starlink hardware arrives in Ukraine.

@elonmusk activated the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine following an appeal from @FedorovMykhailo, Ukraine's minister of digital transformation.

(Photo by @FedorovMykhailo)

[Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken]

I welcome actions by Switzerland, the ROK, and Singapore to implement further economic measures on Russia for its aggression against Ukraine. The international community is unified more than ever in condemning Putin's unprovoked war and acting in solidarity with Ukraine.