Russian invasion
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PublishedAugust 14, 2022
Museum director who fled Ukraine fights for its heritage, from an ocean away
Oleksandra Kovalchuk and her family took refuge in the safety of the U.S., but she's dedicated to protecting the works of art and cultural artifacts back home in Odesa.
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PublishedJune 20, 2022
Idexx closing subsidiary, ending business in Russia
The $3.2 billion veterinary medicine powerhouse kept operations going in Russia for four months after the invasion of Ukraine.
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PublishedJune 12, 2022
Russian-owned successor of McDonald’s opens in Moscow
McDonald’s suspended operations in Russia three months ago in reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
U.S. Treasury set to push Russia closer to default
Should Russia’s creditors declare a default, the work-out would likely be lengthy and could involve the courts.
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
After 3 months of war, life in Russia has profoundly changed
Three months after the Feb. 24 invasion, many ordinary Russians are reeling from blows to their livelihoods and emotions.
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PublishedApril 9, 2022
Russians in Maine find relations strained with friends and family overseas
Disinformation about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has convinced many in Russia to support the regime’s unprovoked war.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
Idexx says it has ‘significantly scaled back’ operations in Russia
But the company fails to provide specifics beyond saying it continues to support Russian 'employees and veterinary customers that already use Idexx products.'
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
How do we explain the war in Ukraine to our kids?
Experts, including in Maine, suggest being straightforward and tailoring the conversation to children based on their ages and sensitivities.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2022
Ukraine president pleads for worldwide public show of support
'Come to your squares, your streets. Make yourselves visible and heard,' Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said in English during an emotional video address late Wednesday that was recorded in the dark.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2022
Maine’s members of Congress support additional assistance for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a plea for more U.S. assistance in an address to Congress on Wednesday.