Ukraine

St. Louis-based activists Omali Yeshitela, Penny Joanne Hess and Jesse Nevel will not face prison time. The three are connected with the African People's Socialist Party and Uhuru Solidarity Movement and were indicted last year for failing to register as Russian agents. A jury acquitted them of that charge.

The Naichuk family was forced to flee after Russia attacked their hometown. Now, Olha and Mikhailo juggle multiple jobs in the St. Louis region while raising their three kids and dreaming of their native Ukraine.

The Cass County Republican represents Missouri’s 4th Congressional District and is a member of the House Armed Services Committee.

The aid package now goes to President Joe Biden, who is expected to approve it.

After months of delay, the House approved about $95 billion worth of foreign aid.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is one Republican who has been especially vocal against the United States financially backing Ukraine in its war against Russia.

The Arnold Republican was the first GOP candidate to announce she would run to succeed the retiring U.S. representative.

The GOP senator tackled a wide range of issues including funding for the wars in Ukraine and Israel during his appearance on “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.”

Brian Mann usually covers the opioid crisis and U.S. drug policy. Last year, he reported on the war in Ukraine. He shared what the experience was like in a conversation last month as part of STLPR’s participation in the American Homefront Project.

On a near daily basis, the U.S. Transportation Command loads planes, ships and vehicles with supplies bound for Ukraine.