To start, links to Associated Press and Reuters reports, each linked to others concerning the war in Ukraine. Then, from National Public Radio, links to a report from this morning’s “Weekend Edition” program and this afternoon’s “All Things Considered” program. — MCM
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Russia renews strikes on Ukraine capital, hits other cities,by Adam Schreck and Mstyslav Chernov | The Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces accelerated scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond today in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians and their Western supporters that the whole country remains under threat despite Moscow’s pivot toward mounting a new offensive in the east. Stung by the loss of its Black Sea flagship and indignant over alleged Ukrainian aggression on Russian territory, Russia’s military command had warned of renewed missile strikes on Ukraine’s capital. Officials in Moscow said they were targeting military sites, a claim repeated — and refuted by witnesses — throughout 52 days of war. The toll reaches much deeper. Each day brings new discoveries of civilian victims of . . .READ MORE . . .
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Russia says its forces clear most of Mariupol, strike Kyiv suburb, by Pavel Polityuk | Reuters * Explosions hit Kyiv in north, Lviv in west * Ukraine says situation in Mariupol ‘very difficult’ * French, Italian embassies reopen in Kyiv | KYIV/MARIUPOL, Ukraine — Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and other cities on today, as Moscow said its troops had cleared the urban area of Mariupol and only a small contingent of Ukrainian fighters remained inside a steelworks in the besieged southern port. Russia’s claim to have all but taken control of Mariupol, scene of the war’s heaviest fighting and worst humanitarian catastrophe, could not be independently verified. It would be . . . READ MORE . . .
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Kyiv is hit by missiles — a day after sinking a Russian war ship. Reported by Eyder Peralta | National Public Radio Missiles hit the environs of Kyiv, as Russia prepares for a renewed assault on eastern and southeastern Ukraine. Click HERE to listen and read.
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The U.S. does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with John Bellinger III, a former legal adviser for the National Security Council, about the complicated relationship the U.S. has with the International Criminal Court. Audio will be available HERE later today.
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