"Blanket sanctions against the Russian economy are having an effect," notes Robert Reich. "But the burden has fallen mostly on ordinary Russians, many of whom have already suffered from Putin's brutal regime."

"There simply has to be a negotiated settlement to avert more terrible suffering and lethal escalation."

The statement comes as the U.N. Human Rights Council passes a resolution demanding complete Russian withdrawal from Ukraine.

"We can't let the fossil fuel industry scare us into a domestic drilling free-for-all that is neither economically warranted nor environmentally sound," said the U.S. congressman.

"Using cluster munitions in populated areas shows a brazen and callous disregard for people's lives," said the human rights group.

The Biden administration announced that it will sanction the Russian president and foreign minister as well as top members of the country's national security team.

"You do not, in fact, have to choose between American and Russian imperialisms," wrote one anti-war reporter. "The correct choice is to detest and resist both."

Experts attribute the increased radiation levels to the Russian military's current assault on Ukraine.