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Putin has said Russia has "no ill intentions" towards it's neighbors, while the U.S. has vowed to "defend every inch" of NATO.

The war in Ukraine is going into a sixth day with no foreseeable ending. President Biden praised the Ukrainian people and said sanctions are working.

Russian and Ukraine begin a new month with more firepower against each other. More western powers have backed Ukraine while shunning Russia. Follow Newsweek for the latest updates.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned the capital now "lacks the infrastructure necessary to receive food and medical deliveries."

Russia declared a "military operation" in Ukraine late Wednesday night, early Thursday morning in Ukraine, and a war has begun in Eastern Europe.

Northern Europe hit with high winds and storm surges as storm makes landfall over the continent.

President Joe Biden believes Russian that President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine. Live updates for this blog have ended.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invokes the Emergencies Act for the first time in Canada's history to end ongoing demonstrations and blockades. The live updates for this blog have ended.

The Prime Minister is urging protesters to return home as the blockade on Ambassador Bridge continues.

A brush fire broke out in Laguna Beach early this morning. Live updates for this blog have ended.

With cases dropping in some states, local governments are reconsidering mask mandates. The live updates have ended.

The "Freedom Convoy" continues to protest across Canada as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls for an end to the movement. Live updates for this blog have ended.

Freezing rain and cold temperatures are expected to hit the Northeast Friday while parts of Central U.S. remain under snow and ice. Live updates for this blog have ended.

President Biden announced U.S. troops will soon be deployed to Eastern Europe as Russia shows no signs of de-escalation in the Ukrainian conflict. The live updates for this blog have ended.

The five-time Super Bowl MVP officially announced his retirement from the NFL Tuesday. The live updates for this blog have ended

Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused the Biden administration of "whipping up tensions and rhetoric and provoking escalation."

The "Freedom Convoy" of truckers and its supporters gather for a third day of protests against Canadian COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Live updates for this blog have ended.

The U.S. is preparing to "present the facts" in a face-off with Russian officials at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council later today. The live updates for this blog have ended.

Joe Biden has warned Ukrainian President Vlodomyr Zelensky that an invasion by Russian forces in February is a "distinct possibility" despite ongoing diplomatic talks. The live updates for this blog have ended.

Russia is debating supplying militants in the Ukrainian Donbas region with weapons as tensions between Kyiv and Moscow continue to rise. Live updates have ended.

U.S. officials are considering deploying thousands of troops to Eastern Europe as tensions on the border between Russia and Ukraine escalate. The lives updates .

As Omicron cases are starting to decline across America, health officials are still encouraging vaccinations. The live updates for this blog have ended.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with Russian leaders amid growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, as Russian troops build near their shared border. The live updates for this blog have ended.

The White House expands availability of COVID test, N95 masks ahead of Biden's press conference to mark one year in office. The live updates for this blog have ended.

A manhunt is underway for the suspect accused of stabbing and killing 24-year-old Brianna Kupfer, a UCLA graduate student, while she was working at a luxury furniture store in Hancock Park. Live updates for this blog have ended.

The White House doubled its order of at-home tests and will send federal medical personnel to some of the hardest-hit states. The live updates for this blog have ended.

A new model has predicted that Omicron COVID infections could peak by next week, but CDC predicts up to 62,000 more deaths over the coming weeks. Live updates for this blog have ended.

President Joe Biden delivered a major speech on voting rights Tuesday in Atlanta. Live updates for this blog have ended.

Pressure is mounting on struggling U.S. hospitals as number of COVID patients reaches near-record high and daily infections approach 1.5 million. The live updates for this blog have ended.

As COVID cases continue to surge and new variants emerge, health officials struggle to keep up with the rapid rise. The live updates for this blog have ended.