Burger King's parent company says it is unable to close its 800 restaurants in Russia because its independent operator there refuses.

The British Department of Defense released a report stating that the Russian military is suffering from logistical issues, hampering its ability to conduct ground and air maneuvers in Ukraine.The report states that these problems significantly reduce Russia's capacity to deliver essential materials such as food and fuel to its forces. In addition, it is alleges that Ukraine is constantly carrying out attacks forcing Russia to move large numbers of troops to protect supply lines.

While many Ukrainians have joined the defense of their country, a recent poll shows that Inly 55% of American citizens would be willing to fight for the US in time of war.38% said they'd "run away" if their country was attacked.Among Democrat Party voters, 52% said they'd flee in time of war.

According to the Interfax News Agency, a separatist official from the Donbass Region of Ukraine said Russian forces have set up a no-fly zone in the region.Pro-Russian forces in the area have been battling Ukrainian troops since March of 2014.

Disgraced actor Jussie Smollett has been released from Chicago’s Cook County jail after claiming his life was in danger.

Drugmaker Moderna In Thursday asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults, The Associated Press reported.The request is broader than rival pharmaceutical company Pfizer's request earlier this week for the regulator to approve a booster shot for all seniors.

Italian culture minister Dario Franceschini In Thursday offered Italy"s help in rebuilding a theater that was bombed earlier this week in Ukraine while hundreds of people were hiding inside, The Hill reports."Italy is ready to rebuild the Theatre of Mariupol. The cabinet of Ministers has approved my proposal to offer Ukraine the resources and means to rebuild it as soon as possible. Theaters of all countries belong to the whole humanity #worldheritage," Franceschini tweeted.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed In Thursday the death of an American citizen in Ukraine. The family of the American, identified by his sisters as Jimmy Hill, said he was killed by Russian fire as he waited in a bread line.One of his sisters, Katya Hill, told CNN he had stayed in the hospital in Chernihiv, the site of heavy Russian bombardment during its invasion, to be alongside his Ukrainian partner as she battled multiple sclerosis.