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What the ruthless new commander of Russia's military in Ukraine signals for the war

What the ruthless new commander of Russia's military in Ukraine signals for the war

General Aleksandr Dvornikov is infamous for his ruthlessness while leading Russia's intervention in Syria. Now he's heading Russia's war in Ukraine, signaling that the violence could intensify.
by Ailsa Chang, Linah Mohammad and Jonaki Mehta

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A Russian woman is jailed for replacing store price tags with anti-war messages

A Russian woman is jailed for replacing store price tags with anti-war messages

Artist Aleksandra Skochilenko reportedly swapped in a tag at a St. Petersburg supermarket with a note about the bombing of a Mariupol art school. Her lawyer said a shopper reported her to the police.
by NPR Staff

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Ukraine says it damaged Russian flagship, crew evacuates

Ukraine says it damaged Russian flagship, crew evacuates

Ukrainian forces said they struck and seriously damaged the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, dealing a potentially major setback to Moscow's forces as they try to regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the capital.
by The Associated Press

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Former Afghanistan ambassador reflects on the evacuation and withdrawal

Former Afghanistan ambassador reflects on the evacuation and withdrawal

As the world watches Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, another humanitarian crisis is deepening thousands of miles away in Afghanistan. Minnesota native Ross Wilson, the former acting U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan at the time of the withdrawal, provides more on the situation in Afghanistan.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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Polish, Baltic presidents head to Ukraine in show of support

Polish, Baltic presidents head to Ukraine in show of support

The presidents of four countries on Russia’s doorstep are heading to Kyiv in a show of support for Ukraine. The visit Wednesday comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to continue his bloody seven-week offensive until its “full completion.” The presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were due to meet the Ukrainian leader. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota man recounts imprisonment during escape from Ukraine

Minnesota man recounts imprisonment during escape from Ukraine

Tyler Jacob, a Minnesota man who was detained by Russian forces as he tried to leave embattled Ukraine, recounted his ordeal Tuesday as he met with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who helped secure his release.
by Peter Cox

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Mayor: 10,000 dead in Ukraine's Mariupol and toll could rise

Mayor: 10,000 dead in Ukraine's Mariupol and toll could rise

The besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol has yielded up more horrors after six weeks of pummeling by Russian troops. The mayor said more than 10,000 civilians have died in the strategic southern port, their corpses “carpeted through the streets.”
by The Associated Press

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