For now, reports from the Associated Press, National Public Radio, Reuters, and Tass; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. — MCM

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Ukraine secures logistics hub near Bakhmut as Russia says it repelled attacks. From AP. KYIV — The territorial gains made this week by Ukrainian forces in the hotly contested eastern city of Bakhmut have secured an important logistics hub, Ukrainian military commanders said this week. The battle for Bakhmut, once a salt-mining town . . . READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine’s long-awaited spring counteroffensive against Russia is on hold. Leila Fadel of NPR talks with retired U.S Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges about whether a delay hurts Ukraine’s effort. Ukraine’s president says more weapons are needed before a spring counteroffensive begins. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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Communities torn as Ukraine turns its back on Moscow-linked church, by Max Hunder | Reuters  * Ukraine targets branch of church it says is linked to Moscow * The branch denies such ties, says it is victim of witch hunt * Many parishes switching to church endorsed by Kyiv | KARYSHKIV, Ukraine — Tensions have surfaced in villages across Ukraine as authorities have cracked down on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church following Russia’s invasion. More than 60 criminal cases have been opened against its clergy, many of them suspected of collaboration and spreading pro-Russian . . . READ MORE . . .

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Kiev attempts 26 attacks in Soledar area, all of them repelled, Russian top brass reports. From Tass. MOSCOW — The Ukrainian military attempted over 20 attacks along the 95 km engagement line in the Soledar tactical area, with all the offensives repelled by Russian forces, Russia’s Defense Ministry spokesman Lt/ Gen. Igor Konashenkov said today in a briefing. “The Ukrainian . . . READ MORE . . .

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