First, links to reports from Agence France-Presse, the Associated Press and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their initials below. — MCM
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UN General Assembly condemns Russia ‘illegal annexation’ of Ukraine land. From AFP. The United Nations General Assembly today overwhelmingly voted to condemn Russia’s annexation of parts of Ukraine after Moscow vetoed a similar effort in the Security Council. The General Assembly approved the resolution with 143 in favor and five against but 35 nations abstained including China, India, South Africa and Pakistan despite . . . READ MORE . . .
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West to bolster Ukraine air defense; nuke plant loses power, by Adam Schreck and Hanna Arhirova | AP KYIV — Unbowed Western powers pledged to supply Ukraine with more potent air defense systems following a furious barrage of retaliatory Russian missile strikes, including one that temporarily knocked Europe’s biggest nuclear plant off the invaded country’s electrical grid today. The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant suffered a “blackout” when . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukrainian officials say Russia launched more than 100 missiles over the last 2 days. Reported by A Martínez and Nathan Rott | NPR There were more air raid sirens today in parts of Ukraine. Russia on Tuesday launched fresh missile attacks — following up on Monday’s strikes.Ukraine pleaded for more modern air defense systems. Click HERE to listen and read.
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Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, hitting infrastructure and other targets. Reported by Franco Ordoñez | NPR Russia continued its assault on Ukraine for a second day in a row Tuesday, hitting infrastructure and other targets in cities across the country. Click HERE to listen and read.
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G7, IMF vow to support Ukraine after Russian strikes. From AFP. The G7 and IMF pledged their steadfast financial support to Ukraine today as the country reels from Russian missile strikes and needs billions of dollars in monthly aid. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared by video link . . . READ MORE . . .
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