Sanctions Leave Russian Economy Reeling  —  Delegations from Kyiv and Moscow met in Belarus, even as Ukraine said dozens were killed in a Russian rocket attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city.  The Treasury Department announced a freeze on Russian Central Bank assets.

A Syrian rebel commander's advice to Ukrainians on how to fight Russian invaders  —  Ukrainians have joined a gruesome but not-so-exclusive club — victims of unprovoked Russian military attacks and reported war crimes.  The Syrian opposition, which has been attacked by Russian forces for almost seven years …

Russian oligarchs move yachts as U.S. looks to ‘hunt down’ and freeze assets  — Some of Russia's wealthiest are moving their superyachts, potentially with the hope they can avoid having those items seized.  — Data reviewed by CNBC from Marine Traffic shows that at least four massive yachts owned …

The tide has turned against the Russia apologists — and the neutrals  —  For the better part of five-plus years, Donald Trump attempted to inject some nuance into the GOP's posture toward Russia.  It was a partially a strategy of necessity — given how Russia's 2016 election interference loomed …

Bill Ackman says it's time for U.S. troops to defend Ukraine and set a ‘real red line’  —  Investor Bill Ackman said Monday the U.S. should consider military intervention in defense of Ukraine as Russian forces continue to advance into the country from multiple directions.

Senate rejects Democratic bill to codify abortion rights  —  WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 46-48 Monday to block a bill pushed by Democrats to codify abortion rights into federal law ahead of an expected Supreme Court decision that could limit access to the procedure.

The Mysterious Case of the Missing Russian Air Force  —  On the fifth day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, one of many unanswered questions is why Russia has launched a military campaign at huge cost with maximalist objectives, and then declined to use the vast majority of its fixed wing combat aircraft.

Greene and Gosar increasingly isolated in Hill GOP after speaking at white nationalist event  —  Reps. Paul Gosar and Marjorie Taylor Greene are on an island among their fellow GOP lawmakers after appearing with a white nationalist group over the weekend.  —  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy …

Ukrainian pilots arrive in Poland to pick up donated fighter jets  —  Ukrainian pilots have arrived in Poland to start the process of taking control of fighter planes they expect to be donated by European countries, a Ukrainian government official told POLITICO.

‘Yes, He Would’: Fiona Hill on Putin and Nukes  —  For many people, watching the Russian invasion of Ukraine has felt like a series of “He can't be doing this” moments.  Russia's Vladimir Putin has launched the largest ground war in Europe since the Second World War.  It is, quite literally, mind-boggling.

Monaco clamps down on Russian assets after Ukraine invasion … Monaco, a tax haven often favoured by the super-wealthy, will proceed with freezing assets and imposing sanctions on certain Russians following President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the Monaco Royal Palace said on Monday.

VIDEO: Nevada governor, first lady accosted, threatened at Las Vegas restaurant  —  ......We hope you appreciate our content.  Subscribe Today to continue reading this story, and all of our stories.  —  A video obtained Sunday night by the Las Vegas Review-Journal shows Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak …

Statement of ICC Prosecutor, Karim A.A. Khan QC, on the Situation in Ukraine: “I have decided to proceed with opening an investigation.”  —  Last Friday, I expressed my increasing concern, echoing those of world leaders and citizens of the world alike, over the events unfolding in Ukraine.

Crypto Exchanges Refuse to Freeze All Russian Accounts  —  Binance, the world's largest exchange, said “unilaterally” banning users “would fly in the face of the reason why crypto exists.”  —  MS  —  Faced with a request by Ukrainian leadership to freeze the accounts of all people in Russia and Belarus …

Florida Congressman Ted Deutch Not Running For Re-Election  —  MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Ted Deutch, who has served in Congress since 2010, will not run for re-election this year and will resign his House seat before the end of his term so he can take a leadership position with a major Jewish American advocacy group, CBS Miami has learned.

The Suicide of a January 6 Defendant: ‘They Broke Him’  —  Matthew Perna was failed by the country he loved.  —  Matthew Perna did nothing wrong on January 6, 2021.  —  The Pennsylvania man walked through an open door on the Senate side of the building shortly before 3 p.m. that afternoon.