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The view from Kyiv

Russia announced earlier this week it would scale back its offensive around Kyiv. We take you in and around the capital city to see whether that’s true. Plus, how videos of impromptu concerts around Ukraine have become the soundtrack of hope in the face of
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The view from Kyiv

Russia announced earlier this week it would scale back its offensive around Kyiv. We take you in and around the capital city to see whether that’s true. Plus, how videos of impromptu concerts around Ukraine have become the soundtrack of hope in the face of war.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: European leaders reject Putin’s demand to buy gas in rubles

Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that “unfriendly countries” pay for natural gas in rubles, an apparent bid to help stabilize the Russian currency.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: European leaders reject Putin’s demand to buy gas in rubles

Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that “unfriendly countries” pay for natural gas in rubles, an apparent bid to help stabilize the Russian currency.

Tunisian president dissolves parliament, escalating political crisis

The move marked Tunisian President Kais Saied's latest move to consolidate power in the country once considered to be the Arab Spring's democratic success story.
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Tunisian president dissolves parliament, escalating political crisis

The move marked Tunisian President Kais Saied's latest move to consolidate power in the country once considered to be the Arab Spring's democratic success story.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan clings to power as support for ouster builds

After months of slowly peeling away votes from Khan’s base, opposition leadership said it has the ballots needed to unseat Khan amid growing frustration over the economy.
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Pakistan’s Imran Khan clings to power as support for ouster builds

After months of slowly peeling away votes from Khan’s base, opposition leadership said it has the ballots needed to unseat Khan amid growing frustration over the economy.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden taps U.S. oil reserve as Europe balks at Putin’s ruble demand for natural gas

In Ukraine, 45 buses arrived Thursday to evacuate residents from the besieged city of Mariupol, according to Ukrainian officials.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden taps U.S. oil reserve as Europe balks at Putin’s ruble demand for natural gas

In Ukraine, 45 buses arrived Thursday to evacuate residents from the besieged city of Mariupol, according to Ukrainian officials.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Temporary Mariupol cease-fire agreed to ahead of Red Cross evacuation

The cease-fire in the besieged southern port city is intended to allow beleaguered civilians to leave and humanitarian aid to enter.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Temporary Mariupol cease-fire agreed to ahead of Red Cross evacuation

The cease-fire in the besieged southern port city is intended to allow beleaguered civilians to leave and humanitarian aid to enter.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian troop movement could mean further attacks in other parts of Ukraine, Pentagon says

More than 4 million people have now fled Ukraine, according to the United Nations.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian troop movement could mean further attacks in other parts of Ukraine, Pentagon says

More than 4 million people have now fled Ukraine, according to the United Nations.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Cities say attacks persist despite vow; U.S. official says Putin misled by military

More than 4 million people have now fled Ukraine, according to the United Nations.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Cities say attacks persist despite vow; U.S. official says Putin misled by military

More than 4 million people have now fled Ukraine, according to the United Nations.

Russian troops near Kyiv, Chernobyl are repositioning, Pentagon says

The Pentagon’s current assessment is that Russia intends to “refit these troops, resupply them and probably employ them elsewhere in Ukraine,” spokesman John Kirby told reporters.
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Russian troops near Kyiv, Chernobyl are repositioning, Pentagon says

The Pentagon’s current assessment is that Russia intends to “refit these troops, resupply them and probably employ them elsewhere in Ukraine,” spokesman John Kirby told reporters.

Ukraine has widened the breach between U.S. and Persian Gulf countries

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has underscored existing strains in the Biden administration’s relationships in the Middle East, even as it has brought new unity to NATO and transatlantic ties.
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Ukraine has widened the breach between U.S. and Persian Gulf countries

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has underscored existing strains in the Biden administration’s relationships in the Middle East, even as it has brought new unity to NATO and transatlantic ties.

El Salvador declares ‘state of emergency’ as homicides soar. Rights groups sound alarms.

El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved a state of emergency Sunday that was requested by President Nayib Bukele in response to a spike in homicides allegedly committed by gangs.
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El Salvador declares ‘state of emergency’ as homicides soar. Rights groups sound alarms.

El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved a state of emergency Sunday that was requested by President Nayib Bukele in response to a spike in homicides allegedly committed by gangs.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Cities say attacks persist despite vow; U.S. official says Putin feels misled by military

More than 4 million people have now fled Ukraine, according to the United Nations.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Cities say attacks persist despite vow; U.S. official says Putin feels misled by military

More than 4 million people have now fled Ukraine, according to the United Nations.

Britain withdraws its judges from Hong Kong’s highest court

The withdrawal could have sweeping implications for the businesses that set up base in Hong Kong for its predictable and trustworthy legal system.
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Britain withdraws its judges from Hong Kong’s highest court

The withdrawal could have sweeping implications for the businesses that set up base in Hong Kong for its predictable and trustworthy legal system.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Kyiv, Chernihiv accuse Russia of attacks despite promise to reduce strikes

More than 4 million people have now fled Ukraine, according to the United Nations.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Kyiv, Chernihiv accuse Russia of attacks despite promise to reduce strikes

More than 4 million people have now fled Ukraine, according to the United Nations.

Ukraine says Russia forcibly relocates thousands from Mariupol. Here’s one dramatic account.

A young Ukrainian woman said she and her family were transferred to what the Russians called a “filtration camp” before being sent to Russia.
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Ukraine says Russia forcibly relocates thousands from Mariupol. Here’s one dramatic account.

A young Ukrainian woman said she and her family were transferred to what the Russians called a “filtration camp” before being sent to Russia.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Kyiv doubtful of Moscow pullback; Zelensky seeks global security pledge

Ukraine says it could trade military neutrality for security guarantees and is working with 10 world powers on an agreement.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Kyiv doubtful of Moscow pullback; Zelensky seeks global security pledge

Ukraine says it could trade military neutrality for security guarantees and is working with 10 world powers on an agreement.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden skeptical of Russia’s pledge to ‘drastically reduce’ assault

Members of the Ukrainian delegation proposed countries “guarantee” Ukraine’s security in exchange for Kyiv’s “neutrality.”
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden skeptical of Russia’s pledge to ‘drastically reduce’ assault

Members of the Ukrainian delegation proposed countries “guarantee” Ukraine’s security in exchange for Kyiv’s “neutrality.”

Russia-Ukraine live updates: U.S. expresses caution after latest round of peace talks

Members of the Ukrainian delegation proposed countries “guarantee” Ukraine’s security in exchange for Kyiv’s “neutrality.”
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: U.S. expresses caution after latest round of peace talks

Members of the Ukrainian delegation proposed countries “guarantee” Ukraine’s security in exchange for Kyiv’s “neutrality.”

London police issue first fines for Downing Street pandemic parties

The parties, which violated government pandemic rules, evoked outrage at the time, which has largely subsided amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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London police issue first fines for Downing Street pandemic parties

The parties, which violated government pandemic rules, evoked outrage at the time, which has largely subsided amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Signs of progress in peace talks; U.S. expresses skepticism

Members of the Ukrainian delegation proposed countries “guarantee” Ukraine’s security in exchange for Kyiv’s “neutrality.”
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Signs of progress in peace talks; U.S. expresses skepticism

Members of the Ukrainian delegation proposed countries “guarantee” Ukraine’s security in exchange for Kyiv’s “neutrality.”

Queen Elizabeth II, escorted by son Andrew, makes first big public appearance in months

The 95-year-old queen, walking with a cane, arrived at Westminster Abbey holding the arm of her disgraced second son, Prince Andrew.
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Queen Elizabeth II, escorted by son Andrew, makes first big public appearance in months

The 95-year-old queen, walking with a cane, arrived at Westminster Abbey holding the arm of her disgraced second son, Prince Andrew.

Ukraine to negotiators: Don’t eat or drink at Russia talks amid poison concern

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich — who is also attending the peace talks in Istanbul — fell ill after meetings in early March, as did members of Ukraine’s negotiating delegation.
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Ukraine to negotiators: Don’t eat or drink at Russia talks amid poison concern

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich — who is also attending the peace talks in Istanbul — fell ill after meetings in early March, as did members of Ukraine’s negotiating delegation.

Queen Elizabeth II, escorted by Prince Andrew, attends service for her late husband

The 95-year-old queen, walking with a cane, arrived at Westminster Abbey holding the arm of her disgraced second son, Prince Andrew.
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Queen Elizabeth II, escorted by Prince Andrew, attends service for her late husband

The 95-year-old queen, walking with a cane, arrived at Westminster Abbey holding the arm of her disgraced second son, Prince Andrew.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine outlines peace proposals; Russia says it will reduce Kyiv, Chernihiv attacks

Members of the Ukrainian delegation proposed countries “guarantee” Ukraine’s security in exchange for Kyiv’s “neutrality.”
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine outlines peace proposals; Russia says it will reduce Kyiv, Chernihiv attacks

Members of the Ukrainian delegation proposed countries “guarantee” Ukraine’s security in exchange for Kyiv’s “neutrality.”

Solomon Islands close to security deal with China, alarming neighbors

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s announcement puts the island nation at the center of a debate over the future of the Indo-Pacific.
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Solomon Islands close to security deal with China, alarming neighbors

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s announcement puts the island nation at the center of a debate over the future of the Indo-Pacific.