Play video content TMZ.com President Biden‘s latest executive order is a big “W” for those in the crypto world, and a clear indicator everyone should, if nothing else, start learning what it’s all about … according to Daymond John. The “Shark Tank” star joined us Friday on “TMZ Live” for his “Follow the Money” segment

Two Ukrainians have emerged as war heroes who have inspired their nation and the world with their bravery and fortitude … both improbable leaders who rose to the occasion. Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky was born in 1978 to Jewish parents in southern Ukraine. His family moved to Mongolia for 4 years and then returned to their

Play video content TMZ.com Former CIA operative Ric Prado says killing Vladimir Putin inside Russia isn’t as easy as Sen. Lindsey Graham makes it sound, but he adds … there is an opening, if the oligarchs want him gone. Prado, who has more than 20-years experience in in the Agency, broke down what he believes

This ghastly image is swirling around the world, bringing home the horrors of Putin‘s war. We can now put faces to the innocent civilians who were killed by Russian mortar fire as they tried to escape Irpin, Ukraine. UKRAINE: Footage shows what appears to be a corridor that civilians are using to evacuate from the

Play video content Twitter / @ZelenskyyUa Russia’s devastating invasion of Ukraine is now taking a direct toll on what should have been a safe haven for kids — a maternity and children’s hospital is in complete shambles. After the attack — which appears to have been a direct hit — President Zelensky tweeted out video

Play video content TMZ.com Trent Hartsfield and his wife were supposed to permanently welcome a Ukrainian orphan to their family … now he’s in a terrifying race against time, as the brutal Russian invasion continues in Ukraine. Trent joined TMZ live Tuesday from Bucharest, Romania — he’s flown there in hopes of finding 9-year-old Angelina,

We’ve seen buildings getting blown to bits from the outside looking in as Russia continues to invade Ukraine — but here’s a peak at the horror from behind closed doors. This goes without saying … but it doesn’t go without showing. These are photos from inside homes and businesses hit by mortar and missiles throughout

Play video content TMZ.com Hoda Kotb has a hard time viewing devastating images of Ukrainian children and families fleeing the war — she calls it “disturbing” — but feels it’s important the world sees it. We got Hoda Monday outside NBC Studios, and she shared her emotional response to the gut-wrenching images coming out of

It seems in this increasingly troubled world, all roads lead to Elon Musk, and that was evident again Saturday after he hopped on a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky says Musk is providing more Starlink satellite internet stations to some of Ukraine’s “destroyed cities.” Musk assured Zelensky terminals are on the way to

A Ukrainian woman was killed trying to save dogs that were abandoned during the war. Anastasiia Yalanskaya was delivering dog food to a shelter outside Kyiv, when she was shot and killed by Russian troops. Her family believes the shooting was intentional … that Anastasiia was targeted by members of the Russian military. Two other

Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally made sure to get a dig in against Vladimir Putin during the Spirit Awards this weekend — using not just their words … but their digits too. The husband and wife duo are cohosting Sunday’s award show, and toward the top of the show … they sent out a message

Ukraine is getting pummeled by the Russian military, but not at zero cost, and this image of a Russian helicopter going down in flames is proof … Ukrainians still have a lot of fight left in them. A Russian helicopter is being downed in Ukraine. Stunning footage. pic.twitter.com/MKN1VxNNzg — Illia Ponomarenko 🇺🇦 (@IAPonomarenko) March 5,

UPDATE 11:30 AM PT — IVMED lab director, Birol Aydin, tells TMZ … he was able to successfully transport all 17 tanks out of Ukraine via trucks and cars. UPDATE He adds … “There are 2 reason why I did this. Firstly, of course, I am an embryologist and all (the) embryos are created by

Play video content TMZ.com Rep. Adam Kinzinger is on board with encouraging the assassination of Russian President Vladimir Putin, but he admits America’s leaders need to be very careful about how and where they say that. The Republican congressman joined us Friday on “TMZ live,” and we got his reaction to Sen. Lindsey Graham‘s controversial

Play video content Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Ukraine is on the edge of a nuclear meltdown after Russian forces attacked the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe … sending flames into the night sky, and raising fears of another Chernobyl. Ukrainian officials insist the Zaporizhzhia plant outside the city of Enerhodar is stable … for

WWE is taking a stand against Russia — Vince McMahon‘s organization just announced it is cutting all ties to the country amid the invasion of Ukraine. WWE made the move official on Thursday … saying its programs will no longer be shown on Russian broadcast partner Match as a response to Vladimir Putin‘s decision to

The New Orleans Pelicans showed their support for Ukraine on Wednesday — donning all yellow socks during their game against the Sacramento Kings to raise awareness. Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and the rest of the squad showed up to their homecourt in New Orleans with the socks on … and said afterward it was all

Play video content TMZ.com Ukrainian tennis star Sergiy Stakhovsky is back in Ukraine, voluntarily returning to defend his homeland against Russia — and his second mission is making his wife understand why he’s chosen to do the first. Sergiy was in Kyiv Thursday when he joined us on “TMZ Live” … and explained the extremely

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 Whoopi Goldberg hopes Americans never have to imagine being in a situation similar to the Russia-Ukraine war — but if we do, we should get inspiration from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. We got Whoopi leaving Harry Belafontes 95th birthday party at The Town Hall Tuesday night in New York and asked

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

Former Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat is speaking out against banning Russian athletes amid the attack on Ukraine … calling it an “unfair solution.” As we previously reported, FIFA, the International Olympic Committee and other top sports organizations have expressed desire to prevent Russian athletes from participating in the international competition following last week’s invasion

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

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

The Ukrainian people have mounted a heroic resistance to Russian aggression … people from all walks of life, including beauty queens. Anastasiia Lenna, aka former Miss Grand Ukraine, is now a member of Ukraine’s fighting force to block Russia from taking over her country. Lenna has influence, for sure … with more than 115,000 Instagram

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