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February 28, 2022 3:02 PM

Ukraine wants to join the EU. Here's how that would work

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has applied for Ukraine to join the European Union, after appealing to its leaders for immediate entry. Gaining membership is a complex process.

by Rachel Treisman

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February 28, 2022 7:05 AM

500,000+ refugees flee Ukraine since Russia waged war

The mass exodus of refugees from Ukraine to the eastern edge of the European Union has showed no signs of stopping as they flee Russia’s burgeoning war.

by The Associated Press

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February 28, 2022 4:47 AM

Europe welcomes Ukrainian refugees but others, less so

The hospitality greeting Ukrainians fleeing the violence in their native country has highlighted the stark differences in treatment given to migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa.

by The Associated Press

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February 28, 2022 3:34 AM

1st round of cease-fire talks end without a breakthrough

Cease-fire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have been completed with no breakthroughs to end the fighting in Ukraine but with both sides agreeing to continue further talks.

by NPR Staff

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February 27, 2022 4:54 PM

Minnesota native in Kyiv views Russian invasion firsthand

Joe Whitcomb, a psychotherapist who helps develop treatment methods for trauma victims, said it’s been a tense and frightening experience hearing gunfire and air raid sirens from his apartment.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 27, 2022 9:03 AM

Putin puts Russia's nuclear forces on alert, cites sanctions

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian nuclear forces on high alert amid tensions with the West over his invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the two sides have agreed to talks along the border with Belarus.

by The Associated Press

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February 26, 2022 9:22 AM

U.S., E.U. ramp up financial sanctions against Russia; Zelenskyy urges Ukrainians to stand firm

The U.S., Canada and the European Union all moved to cut certain Russian banks off from the international financing system, as Russia’s assault on Ukraine continues. American and German officials also approved more military aid to Ukrainian forces.

by Matthew S. Schwartz

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February 25, 2022 8:04 AM

How an actor-turned-president found himself leading Ukraine during war

Less than three years ago Volodymyr Zelenskyy was best known for his work as an actor. Now, he's facing down a Russian invasion.

by Michel Martin and Wynne Davis

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February 25, 2022 5:30 AM

In Ukraine, the road to war was paved by the failure of diplomacy

The invasion of Ukraine occurred despite weeks of diplomatic efforts, including calls between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin and European leaders' visits to Putin in Moscow.

by Scott Neuman

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February 25, 2022 5:13 AM

Ukraine's capital under threat as Russia presses invasion

The invasion of a democratic country has fueled fears of wider war in Europe and triggered international efforts to make Russia stop. Amid growing casualties from the deadly warfare the Kremlin said Russia was ready to talk but it appeared to be an effort to squeeze concessions from Ukraine.

by The Associated Press

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