3 things to know about Russia and Ukraine conflict

Experts are warning about the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the United States and native-Ukrainians now living in North Carolina are concerned for their relatives and friends.

"I think that the worst feeling is kind of being useless because there's nothing I can do to help, there's nothing I can do to change," said Irena Reed, who moved to the United States from Ukraine 18 years ago.

Russia is a major exporter of crude oil and experts warn that the ongoing conflict could cause gas prices to spike.



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[BackwoodsFilms]

"Gas prices could hit $4 a gallon"
Californians: "We wish."

[mohammeduseman]

There is no victor in the war, there will be many victims and innocent people displaced from their homes, children will panic and fear from these explosions, and many people will be killed, may God protect them and help them to get through this unfortunate and harmful ordeal. . Leaders don't think of people, they just think of their material and strategic interests. They don't care about the innocent lives that will perish in this disgusting war. God bless them and take care of them with care.

[tonypadilla]

As far as oil and gas prices. We have wells in our back yard. Don’t use that as an excuse to raise prices.

[sandee]

We are living in this reality because of weak leadership and poor decisions.

[kristingallo]

How TF does Russia gas effect ours? Open our own pipeline back up.

[RIPdixiecarter]

If Russia keeps it up they might be declared the next hosting nation for the 2030 Winter Olympics!

[devilmancrybaby]

I never thought I would live to see WW3 and the fact that Putin just had to go live tv to threaten any country who intervened with nuclear and they fell for it tells you a lot

[davea]

We don’t need foreign oil !! We have our own

[roaringlion]

RULE #1 - Don't believe our media or politicians

[xFlow]

4 dollars a gallon? Where have you been? It's been almost 5 bucks the last year

[sprolic]

I personally feel that war is childish and needs to be forever stopped across the globe, will that happen, probably not, but it’s what needs to happen for everyone to truly feel at peace and safe

[johnllyod]

You worry about gas than innocent lives right now.. What is wrong with ya people?

[BenJamin-izyc]

Wow how informative. Im pretty sure these 3 things were not what we needed to know

[Camilo_official]

Saying for most country it’s a 9/11 even isn’t even close to what Russia could do to a country. If they wanted to Ukraine would be nothing but rubble it’s so sad to see such greed that he would put everything we’ve worked on for the last 70 years and throw it away

[vickisotomayorleroy]

Here’s a thing to know about this conflict it none of our Business!

[CatIsMad]

The biggest measure of privilege is how far you live from violence.

We all sit here and feel sorry, but we always think "That could never be me".

[joenormanmusic]

Where I live, gas is regularly $4-5 dollars a gallon. Can't wait to see how much it is next time I need gas.

[vwboymom]

Gas is already $4.00 a gallon. I can't imagine it getting any higher.

[PickleReich]

I wonder what the real reason for another war is?

[jonathancheever]

Name your sources who are these experts