Politics

Yevhen Malyshev — a former Ukrainian biathlete — lost his life while defending his country in the war with Russia … officials announced Wednesday. He was only 19 years old. The International Biathlon Union’s executive board released a statement confirming the tragic news earlier this week … saying Malyshev died following Russia’s invasion. “The EB

Play video content CBS A Ukrainian woman trapped in her Kyiv home says she’s fighting a “war within a war,” because she’s transgender and worries transphobic Ukrainians — who are now armed — might get her before the Russians. Zi Faámelu says “it was hell” living as a trans person in the capital of Ukraine,

Play video content TMZ.com Helen Mirren thinks the internet is jumping the gun over a possible film based on the war in Ukraine … saying it’s way too premature, because we don’t know how the story ends. We got Helen at LAX on Wednesday …  and talked to her about the prospects of a film

Play video content TMZSports.com Ukrainian UFC fighter Maryna Moroz — who is fighting in 5 days — has a message for Russian President Vladimir Putin as his troops invaded her homeland, killing soldiers and innocent people … “F**k you, bitch! I love my country. Don’t touch Ukraine!” TMZ Sports talked to 30-year-old Moroz less than

Play video content TMZ.com Bethenny Frankel is commanding an army of her own — hundreds of people tasked with saving Ukrainians as Russia invades their homeland, and how she does it is a remarkable lesson in efficiency. The philanthropist and entrepreneur joined “TMZ Live” Tuesday to talk more about her Bstrong initiative, which is raising

Play video content CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had fellow European leaders on their feet after pleading for entry into the EU … this after a devastating attack on the country’s second-largest city. Zelensky beamed in to address the European Parliament Tuesday, where he spent about 3 minutes addressing what he and his people are

The World Cup field isn’t set yet, but we now know of one superpower who won’t be playing in the world’s biggest sporting event, ’cause FIFA has banned Russia from participating after the country invaded Ukraine, killing soldiers and innocent people alike. FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) — the group that oversees the World

NHL officials say they’re straight-up “concerned” for Russian players in their league … explaining in a statement Monday that “they and their families are being placed in an extremely difficult position.” Amid a Russian invasion into Ukraine, Russian NHL players have faced hate from fans all over the globe … with some of the league’s

Play video content TMZ.com Ukrainians are fighting tooth and nail against Russian forces trying to take over the country, but it isn’t just the military in the bunkers … it’s normal citizens too. Journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr broke down this breathtaking — and sometimes heartbreaking — aspect of the Russian invasion when he joined us

Elon Musk has vowed to become a real-life action hero, saving the world — or at least part of it — by thwarting any attempt by the Russian Government to send the International Space Station hurling toward earth. Musk is reacting to a Russian space official who menacingly suggested the ISS could lose its trajectory

A U.S. congressman has the internet dumbfounded by a cryptic tweet aimed at young folks — and while some try to figure out what he means … it’s music to others peoples’ ears. Representative Clay Higgins — who reps Louisiana’s 3rd congressional district — fired off a bizarre message Sunday … seemingly pissed off at

As millions of people attempt to leave Ukraine and seek refuge in neighboring countries, a disturbing trend has surfaced … namely, Africans, allegedly, being discriminated against. Several videos and accounts have emerged over the past 24 hours or so from Africans and other POC, who claim they are not being allowed to board certain trains

Play video content TMZSports.com NYC Mayor Eric Adams is so passionate about winning a championship for the city … he’s willing to lace up his kicks and showcase some of his hoops skills if he has to!! Adams spoke with TMZ Sports briefly as he was heading into NBC studios at Rockefeller Center … and

Ukraine is under attack, and while you might think its President would get the hell outta there ASAP … Volodymyr Zelenskyy is doing the exact opposite, sticking around to fight. Ukraine’s fearless leader is showing his guts by staying on the ground in and around Kyiv — the nation’s capital — and making sure his

Americans and Canadians are banding together to kick a bad habit — chucking Russian vodka by the liter in protest of Putin‘s invasion of Ukraine … in hopes of sending a message. Of course, President Biden and other world powers are already imposing sanctions against Russia as a way to deter Putin from continuing his

Powerful moment before the Nuggets and Kings game Thursday — the teams, including Ukrainian-born Sacramento center, Alex Len, locked arms in a show of solidarity as war rages on in Ukraine. Len is 1 of 2 NBA players from Ukraine. Svi Mykhailiuk, a forward from the Toronto Raptors, is the other player. The show of

Play video content New evidence of the brutality Ukrainian civilians are suffering at the hands of Russian forces — video of a tank flattening a car on the streets of Kyiv, but somehow the driver is still alive. The horrifying scene unfolded in Ukraine’s capital as a tank rolled down a desolate surface street …

Play video content @journoloji A Ukrainian father broke down in tears as he gave his daughter a final goodbye as she fled to safety … and the video drives home the heartbreak of the brutal Russian invasion. The Ukrainian father is inconsolable as his daughter cries during their final embrace … as the young girl