First, links to reports from the Associated Press, National Public Radio, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, and Tass; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below — MCM
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Zelenskyy seeks more sanctions, fighting grinds on, by John Leicester | AP KYIV — Ukrainian authorities today reported dozens of new Russian strikes and attacks on cities in the east and south. After a somber and defiant day of commemorations on Friday and a marathon news conference, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today declared that “Russia must lose in Ukraine” and argued that its forces can be defeated this year. He also pushed for more sanctions pressure on Russia . . . READ MORE . . .
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A year since Russia invaded, Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs the support of the world. Reported by Joanna Kakissis | NPR Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a lengthy press conference in Kyiv Friday as the country marked one year since Russia’s invasion. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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In Ukraine, evidence mounts of Russian war crimes. Reported by Nathan Rott, Leila Fadel, Noah Caldwell, Ashley Brown and Ivy Winfrey | NPR A year into the war in Ukraine, evidence of alleged war crimes by Russian soldiers is mounting. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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President Biden’s support for Ukraine. Reported by Scott Simon and Ron Elving | NPR President Biden’s commitment to Ukraine in its fight against Russia comes from his background in foreign affairs and the Cold War. Also, Sen. Tim Scott goes to Iowa, and a train derailment goes awry. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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Most G20 nations condemn Russia for war, China stays silent, by Shivam Patel andAftab Ahmed | Reuters * Compromise reached as ‘most’ members condemn Russia * China, Russia decline to sign up to joint statement * Little progress reached on debt relief effort | BENGALURU, India — Finance chiefs of the world’s largest economies strongly condemned Moscow for its war on Ukraine today, with only China and Russia itself declining to sign a joint statement. India was reluctant to raise the issue of the war, but Western nations insisted they could not back any outcome that did not include a condemnation. The lack of full consensus . . . READ MORE . . .
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EU agrees new sanctions on Russia. From AFP. The EU agreed a new round of sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine on Friday, the bloc’s Swedish presidency announced. It said the package —the 10th the EU has imposed since Russia’s February 24, 2022 invasion — contains “targeted restricted measures against individuals and entities supporting the war, spreading propaganda or delivering drones used by Russia in the war”. Final approval of the sanctions was expected early today if . . . READ MORE . . .
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EU blacklists 121 entities, individuals in new anti-Russia sanctions package. From Tass. BRUSSELS — The European Union (EU) approved the 10th sanctions package against Russia, blacklisting 121 individuals and legal entities, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell announced today. The new package . . . READ MORE . . .
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Parents of twin boys rescued from Ukraine reflect on a year of trauma and joy. Reported by Lee Hale, Courtney Dorning and Ari Shapiro | NPR Parents Alex Spektor and Irma Nuñez speak on the first birthday of their twin boys who were evacuated as newborns from Ukraine in the early days of the war. Click HERE to listen and read.
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The key trends to watch in Russia-Ukraine war. Reported by
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