First, links to reports from Reuters, the Associated Press, National Public Radio, Agence France-Presse, Tass, and the Moscow Times; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. — MCM
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Russia warns West: We can target your commercial satellites. From Reuters. LONDON — A senior Russian foreign ministry official said that commercial satellites from the United States and its allies could become legitimate targets for Russia if they were involved in the war in Ukraine. Russia, which in 1957 launched Sputnik 1, the first manmade satellite, into space and in 1961 put the first man in outer space . . . READ MORE . . .
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Evacuations intensify in Kherson; power sites hit. From AP. KYIV — Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated from an area around the strategic city of Kherson as heavy fighting and attacks on power infrastructure continue, Moscow-appointed authorities in southern Ukraine said today. Kherson governor Vladimir Saldo said more than 70,000 residents . . . READ MORE . . .
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Putin makes unsubstantiated claim that Ukraine has plans to use a dirty bomb. Reported by Steve Inskeep and Charles Maynes | NPR Russia has given no evidence of Ukraine planning to use a bomb that would spread radiation on its own territory. The U.S. has warned Russia may be setting a pretext for its own future actions. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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Ukraine withdrew from talks with Moscow on U.S. ‘order’: Kremlin. From AFP. Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that Ukraine pulled out of peace talks with Moscow in March on an “order” from the United States, the Kremlin said today. “The text was ready… And then suddenly the Ukrainian side went off the radar, the Ukrainian side declared its unwillingness to continue negotiations,” Kremlin spokesman . . . READ MORE . . .
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U.S. using Ukrainians as bargaining chip in ‘great game’, says ex-Russian president. From Tass. MOSCOW — Ukrainian lives have been a bargaining chip in Washington’s great game, while the Russians who were killed in the conflict would be avenged either in combat or “in any other way,” Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned today. “There is only one currency for both the incumbent Biden team and their Republican opponents . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ford, Mercedes-Benz to exit Russia. From the Moscow Times. U.S. automaker Ford Motor announced Wednesday it has finalized a full exit from Russia with the sale of its minority stake in a Moscow region-based joint venture. German carmaker Mercedes-Benz announced plans to sell its Russian assets to a local investor earlier on Wednesday. Ford said . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukrainians are starting new lives in safer parts of the country. Reported by Nathan Rott | NPR Millions of Ukrainians forced from their homes and jobs are starting new lives in safer parts of the country. Some are finding it hard to make ends meet. Click HERE to listen and read.
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