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Refugees from Ukraine, which has a high rate of tuberculosis, are often screened for the disease. Above: Dr. Natalie Wöhrle analyzes the X-ray images of the lungs from a screening in Gauting, Germany, on March 12.

Russia's war with Ukraine is devastating for Ukraine's war on TB

The country has a high rate of tuberculosis. They'd been making progress but then came the pandemic ... and now the war. Doctors worryi about increased spread of this contagious and deadly disease.

President of Ukraine's Paralympic Committee Valerii Sushkevych and members of Team Ukraine hold a banner up reading "Peace for All" in the Athletes Village during day six of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Paralympic Winter Games come to a close against a backdrop of war in Ukraine

Sunday's closing ceremony marked the end of the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics. Ukraine had a strong performance at the games and came in second place in the overall medal count despite war at home.

<strong>March 17:</strong> The mother of Maj. Ivan Skrypnyk, who was killed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, mourns over his flag-draped coffin during a funeral ceremony in Lviv.

Photos: Evacuees flee Russian aggression, leaving cities and loved ones behind

More than 3 million Ukrainians have fled their homes since Russia invaded on Feb. 24. Most of the refugees — around 2 million — are believed to have fled to Poland.

A driver sits in the cab of a combine harvester during the summer harvest in a field of wheat in Varva, Ukraine. Ukraine accounts for more than 10% of the global wheat market. Russia's war threatens to disrupt the spring planting season.

Russia's war on Ukraine is dire for world hunger. But there are solutions

Both countries are huge suppliers of grains and other essential foods. And with widespread hunger and high food prices already, the war couldn't have come at a worse time.

People walk toward a train in Lviv, Ukraine. Millions of Ukrainians have family and friends just across the Russian border — a reflection of the deep historical ties between the two countries. But those ties are starting to tear following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian-Russian families are being torn apart by Russia's invasion

Russia's attack on Ukraine has splintered personal relationships. Ukrainians are angry with family and friends who live in Russia, wrestling with just how average Russians could support the war.

Burnt out military vehicles on a street in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Russian forces are launching fresh attacks against Ukraininian targets around the country, including Kiev.

Russia hits Ukraine fuel supplies and airfields in fresh attacks

The latest wave of attacks targeted Ukrainian airfields and fuel supplies as the Russian invasion appears to have been blunted by fierce resistance even as the U.S. and EU send Ukraine more weapons.

Where President Zelenskyy's popularity stands with people in Ukraine

Amid the crisis with Russia, some Ukrainians say their president has come up short. Others, like some of the ones skating in front of the office of the president, say they still support him.

People rallying in patriotic support of Ukraine hold a 500 meter long ribbon in the colors of the Ukrainian flag outside St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery on Unity Day on January 22, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Ukraine crisis deepens after U.K. says Russia may try to install a pro-Kremlin leader

The situation along the Russia-Ukraine border remains tense, with thousands of Russian troops amassed just across the divide and Ukraine preparing for a possible invasion.

Threat of Russian invasion escalates as both sides amass troops at Ukraine border

Ukraine's military is preparing for a potential Russian invasion. Meanwhile, the UK's foreign ministry issues a communique on Russian plans to install a pro-Moscow leader after a possible invasion.

Members of Ukraine's Territorial Defense Forces take part in a Saturday morning training outside Kyiv. New members who have not yet trained with the unit must begin with the basics, and wooden mock weapons, regardless of their experience level.

Thousands of Ukrainians are training to protect their cities in case Russia invades

Ukraine's Territorial Defense Forces were set up to train part-time reservists but last year the drills were opened to ordinary citizens — to foster popular resistance if the military is overwhelmed.

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