Government Seattleites support Ukraine in the 'Marathon No One Wants to Run' Ukraine, and the rest of the world, are in a waiting game as Russia amasses troops along the country's borders. Here in Seattle, Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans are trying to raise awareness about what’s happening. Libby Denkmann Natalie Akane Newcomb Sarah Leibovitz
Business Explaining why natural gas plays such a big role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis As much as 40% of Europe's natural gas supply comes from Russia, a reliance that puts U.S. allies like Germany in a jam when it comes to finding a sanctions solution to the crisis. Becky Sullivan Jackie Northam
World Russia sees 'little ground for optimism' in the U.S.'s response on Ukraine crisis All eyes are now on Vladimir Putin, who will decide how Russia will respond amid fears that Europe could again be plunged into war. The Associated Press
World The U.S. is placing 8,500 troops on alert for possible deployment to Eastern Europe The Pentagon said no final decision has been made, but Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wanted U.S. forces to be ready "just in case" of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. James Doubek
World Despite fears of a Russian invasion, one Ukrainian family tries to keep life normal "You have to find ways to live a normal life," says a mother of four in Kyiv. She and her family keep their car full of fuel and plan to take refuge in a village outside the capital if Russia attacks. Eleanor Beardsley
Politics How Biden is trying to clean up his comments about Russia and Ukraine President Biden said there was uncertainty among allies about how they would respond to a "minor incursion" by Russia into Ukraine. That led to alarm overseas — and a clean-up at home. Asma Khalid
World North Korea is testing hypersonic weapons. Should the West be worried? The tests of the fast and maneuverable class of weapons that purport to be able to evade missile defense systems, has garnered the attention of the White House, which responded with new sanctions. Scott Neuman
World Some Russian troops reportedly withdraw from Ukraine border area Russia's Interfax news, citing the military, reports that 10,000 troops are returning to their "permanent deployment points" from the border region. Deepa Shivaram
Climate The U.N. says it has verified a record high temperature for the Arctic The 38 degree Celsius (100.4 Fahrenheit) reading in Russian Siberia in June of last year should "sound alarm bells about our changing climate," the World Meteorological Organization says. Scott Neuman
World In times of crisis — or to create one — Russia's Putin turns to his military When Vladimir Putin assumed power in 1999, he immediately sent the Russian military into Chechnya. For more than 20 years, Putin has repeatedly looked to the military to strengthen his rule. Greg Myre
