For today, links to just two reports, from the Associated Press and Tass; others from these agencies are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (The GAZA entry for this date is HERE.— MCM

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U.S. defense secretary meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv to show steadfast support for Ukraine, by Tara Copp and Felipe Dana | AP  KYIV — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv today in a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine. Austin, who traveled to Kyiv by train from Poland, met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and was scheduled to meet with . . . READ MORE . . .

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Russian forces hammer Ukrainian troops, equipment in 123 areas over past day. From Tass. MOSCOW — Russian forces struck Ukrainian troops and military hardware in 123 areas over the past day in the special military operation in Ukraine, Russia’s Defense Ministry said today. “Operational/tactical and army aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops and artillery of the Russian . . . READ MORE . . .