First, links to reports from the Associated Press, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, National Public Radio, teleSUR, and Tass; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. — MCM

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Waves of suicide drones strike Ukraine’s capital, 4 killed, by Sabra Ayres, Hanna Arhirova, and Inna Varenytsi | AP  KYIV — Waves of explosives-laden suicide drones struck Ukraine’s capital today, setting buildings ablaze and tearing a hole in one of them. . . . Intense, sustained bursts of gunfire rang out as the Iranian-made Shahed drones buzzed overhead, apparently from soldiers trying to destroy them. Others headed . . . READ MORE . . .

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Russian drones hit sunflower oil terminal in Mykolaiv – officials, by Pavel Polityuk | Reuters KYIV — Russian kamikaze drones hit tanks with sunflower oil at one of the terminals in the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv late on Sunday, the city mayor said today. One of Ukraine’s largest ports, Mykolaiv halted shipments at the start of the Russian invasion, but . . . READ MORE . . .

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NATO begins nuclear exercises amid Russia war tensions. From AP. BRUSSELS — NATO today began its long-planned annual nuclear exercises in northwestern Europe . . . . Fourteen of NATO’s 30 member countries were due to take part in the exercises, which the military alliance said would involve around 60 aircraft including fighter jets and surveillance and refueling . . . READ MORE . . .

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U.S. to send Ukraine more air defense systems after Russia stepped up missile attacks. A Martínez of NPR talks with John Kirby, White House national security coordinator for Strategic Communications, about the Russian bombardments, and expedited U.S. shipments of weapons and equipment.. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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Russia to continue operation in Ukraine despite NATO intervention. From teleSUR. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization de facto got involved in the conflict in Ukraine, but this does not affect the objectives of Russia’s special operation, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday. “NATO has already . . . READ MORE . . .

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Israel’s intention to supply arms to Ukraine will destroy relations with Russia – Medvedev. From Tass. MOSCOW — Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev warned today that it would be a mistake for Israel to supply weapons to Ukraine. “Israel seems to have decided to supply weapons to the Kiev regime. That would be a very rash . . . READ MORE . . .

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