For today, links to reports from Agence France-Presse, the Kyiv Independent, Reuters and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names and initials below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE,)— MCM

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Zelensky publishes decree on ‘historically’ Ukrainian regions, Russia furious. From AFP. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today angered Moscow by accusing it of “oppressing” Ukrainians living in parts of Russia “historically inhabited by Ukrainians”. Russia and Ukraine have for years . . . READ MORE . . .

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Polish PM Donald Tusk pledges unity, end to border blockade during Kyiv visit, by Nate Ostiller and news desk | The Kyiv Independent  Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv today during his first visit to Ukraine since assuming the position. One of Ukraine’s closest allies . . . READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine shelling of Russian-controlled city of Donetsk kills 27, officials say. From Reuters. Twenty-seven people were killed and 25 injured when Ukrainian forces shelled the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, Denis Pushilin, the Russian-appointed head of the Donetsk region, said on Sunday. According to . . . READ MORE . . .

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Top adviser to Ukraine’s president makes the case for for the U.S. to resume aid. Steve Inskeep of NPR talks with Andriy Yermak, top aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, tells NPR’s Steve Inskeep about Ukraine’s “urgent” need for sustained military aid. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.