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In fiery video, Ukraine says it destroyed Russian warship

Russia's logistical difficulties, flagging morale and insufficient manpower were possibly exacerbated by the loss of a warship. But the setback is likely minimal for Russian logistical efforts, an expert said.
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In fiery video, Ukraine says it destroyed Russian warship

Russia's logistical difficulties, flagging morale and insufficient manpower were possibly exacerbated by the loss of a warship. But the setback is likely minimal for Russian logistical efforts, an expert said.

Inside the terror at Mariupol’s bombed theater: ‘I heard screams constantly’

The Mariupol City Council said it believed that as many as 300 people had been killed, citing eyewitness accounts. But the true toll remains unclear.
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Inside the terror at Mariupol’s bombed theater: ‘I heard screams constantly’

The Mariupol City Council said it believed that as many as 300 people had been killed, citing eyewitness accounts. But the true toll remains unclear.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden arrives in Poland; Russia might be changing course of its invasion

Meantime, a new U.S.-European task force is aimed at reducing Europe’s reliance on Russian energy, as the West looks to further punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden arrives in Poland; Russia might be changing course of its invasion

Meantime, a new U.S.-European task force is aimed at reducing Europe’s reliance on Russian energy, as the West looks to further punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Biden, E.U. announce partnership to reduce Europe’s reliance on Russian energy

As part of the effort, the United States will increase liquefied natural gas exports to Europe by at least 15 billion cubic meters this year with the aim of providing larger shipments in the future, the White House said.
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Biden, E.U. announce partnership to reduce Europe’s reliance on Russian energy

As part of the effort, the United States will increase liquefied natural gas exports to Europe by at least 15 billion cubic meters this year with the aim of providing larger shipments in the future, the White House said.

Biden arrives in Poland as refugee crisis intensifies amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The president met with U.S. service members from the 82nd Airborne Division stationed in Poland who are working with allies on deterrence efforts on NATO’s eastern flank.
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Biden arrives in Poland as refugee crisis intensifies amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The president met with U.S. service members from the 82nd Airborne Division stationed in Poland who are working with allies on deterrence efforts on NATO’s eastern flank.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden arrives in Poland to meet troops, discuss accepting refugees

Meantime, a new U.S.-European task force is aimed at reducing Europe’s reliance on Russian energy, as the West looks to further punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden arrives in Poland to meet troops, discuss accepting refugees

Meantime, a new U.S.-European task force is aimed at reducing Europe’s reliance on Russian energy, as the West looks to further punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Treatment of Ukrainian refugees should ‘set the example’ for all crises, U.N. says

Western countries have offered Ukrainians fleeing violence a warmer embrace than other categories of refugees. The United Nations said Thursday they should apply the same approach to other displaced people.
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Treatment of Ukrainian refugees should ‘set the example’ for all crises, U.N. says

Western countries have offered Ukrainians fleeing violence a warmer embrace than other categories of refugees. The United Nations said Thursday they should apply the same approach to other displaced people.

U.S. weighs engagement with Venezuela, a Russian foothold in America’s backyard

Senior U.S. officials this month held their highest-level meeting with Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in years.
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U.S. weighs engagement with Venezuela, a Russian foothold in America’s backyard

Senior U.S. officials this month held their highest-level meeting with Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in years.

Biden expresses support for expelling Russia from G-20; U.S. to accept 100,000 refugees

The G-7 is expected to warn Vladimir Putin against chemical, nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Biden is holding emergency talks with NATO in Europe as the war marks one month.
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Biden expresses support for expelling Russia from G-20; U.S. to accept 100,000 refugees

The G-7 is expected to warn Vladimir Putin against chemical, nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Biden is holding emergency talks with NATO in Europe as the war marks one month.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden heads to NATO’s eastern flank; Ukraine keeps up counteroffensives

Western leaders are to announce a plan to send gas from the U.S. to Europe, reducing the continent's reliance on Russian energy.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden heads to NATO’s eastern flank; Ukraine keeps up counteroffensives

Western leaders are to announce a plan to send gas from the U.S. to Europe, reducing the continent's reliance on Russian energy.

In photos: The war in Ukraine one month on

Washington Post photographers have been on the ground in Ukraine from the very beginning — here’s some of their most powerful work, one month into Russia's invasion.
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In photos: The war in Ukraine one month on

Washington Post photographers have been on the ground in Ukraine from the very beginning — here’s some of their most powerful work, one month into Russia's invasion.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden expresses support for expelling Russia from G-20; U.S. to accept 100,000 refugees

The G-7 is expected to warn Vladimir Putin against chemical, nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Biden is holding emergency talks with NATO in Europe as the war marks one month.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden expresses support for expelling Russia from G-20; U.S. to accept 100,000 refugees

The G-7 is expected to warn Vladimir Putin against chemical, nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Biden is holding emergency talks with NATO in Europe as the war marks one month.

Leaders add sanctions on Russia, warn against chemical weapons

The United States and its European allies reinforced their tough stand against Russia on Thursday, sharply warning Moscow against using chemical weapons in Ukraine and announcing new sanctions on Russians. The White House also announced the United States woul
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Leaders add sanctions on Russia, warn against chemical weapons

The United States and its European allies reinforced their tough stand against Russia on Thursday, sharply warning Moscow against using chemical weapons in Ukraine and announcing new sanctions on Russians. The White House also announced the United States would accept 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.

Prince William tells Jamaicans: Slavery ‘stains our history’

William’s comments — and his omissions — in a speech in Jamaica have sparked a debate about how the British royal family should address its historical links to slavery.
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Prince William tells Jamaicans: Slavery ‘stains our history’

William’s comments — and his omissions — in a speech in Jamaica have sparked a debate about how the British royal family should address its historical links to slavery.

U.S. will accept up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing war, Biden says

The United States is still working out the details of how the Ukrainians will be admitted, and one of the officials said the number of refugees the United States plans to accept could change before the announcement but that the goal is to welcome up to 100,00
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U.S. will accept up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing war, Biden says

The United States is still working out the details of how the Ukrainians will be admitted, and one of the officials said the number of refugees the United States plans to accept could change before the announcement but that the goal is to welcome up to 100,000.

Devastation of Mariupol captured in drone video of burned buildings, blown-out windows

Russia is turning to air, artillery, and rocket and missile bombardments of Ukrainian cities to offset the lack of momentum by troops on the ground.
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Devastation of Mariupol captured in drone video of burned buildings, blown-out windows

Russia is turning to air, artillery, and rocket and missile bombardments of Ukrainian cities to offset the lack of momentum by troops on the ground.

North Korea launches long range ballistic missile capable of reaching U.S., Japan and South Korea say

North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday, Japanese defense officials said, which traveled a distance that could reach the U.S. mainland, in Pyongyang’s most powerful weapons test since 2017.
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North Korea launches long range ballistic missile capable of reaching U.S., Japan and South Korea say

North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday, Japanese defense officials said, which traveled a distance that could reach the U.S. mainland, in Pyongyang’s most powerful weapons test since 2017.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden to hold NATO talks in Europe as Ukraine war hits one month

Biden is set to announce new sanctions and discuss “potential contingencies” if Russia turns to chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden to hold NATO talks in Europe as Ukraine war hits one month

Biden is set to announce new sanctions and discuss “potential contingencies” if Russia turns to chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine.

Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for global protest marking one month of war

“Make yourself visible and heard,” Zelensky said in a public appeal outside a government building. “Say that people matter, freedom matters. Peace matters. Ukraine matters.”
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Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for global protest marking one month of war

“Make yourself visible and heard,” Zelensky said in a public appeal outside a government building. “Say that people matter, freedom matters. Peace matters. Ukraine matters.”

U.S. finds Russian forces have committed war crimes; Biden arrives in Brussels

Secretary of State Antony Blinken pointed to the suffering of civilians in Mariupol, a key port city that Russian forces cut off early in their invasion and then bombarded.
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U.S. finds Russian forces have committed war crimes; Biden arrives in Brussels

Secretary of State Antony Blinken pointed to the suffering of civilians in Mariupol, a key port city that Russian forces cut off early in their invasion and then bombarded.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden lands in Europe, set to announce new sanctions against Russia

The U.S. president will also consult with allies on “potential contingencies” if Russia launches cyberattacks on the West, or turns to chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden lands in Europe, set to announce new sanctions against Russia

The U.S. president will also consult with allies on “potential contingencies” if Russia launches cyberattacks on the West, or turns to chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine.

Ukrainian hospitals continue to be in the firing line during Russia’s invasion

The World Health Organization said Wednesday it had verified 64 attacks on health-care facilities in Ukraine since the war began.
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Ukrainian hospitals continue to be in the firing line during Russia’s invasion

The World Health Organization said Wednesday it had verified 64 attacks on health-care facilities in Ukraine since the war began.

Russia’s oil and gas exports are helping to blunt the pain of sanctions

Western sanctions are starting to hit Russia, but the country's oil and gas exports are partly blunting the pain and helping the ruble recover some of the value it lost immediately after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Russia’s oil and gas exports are helping to blunt the pain of sanctions

Western sanctions are starting to hit Russia, but the country's oil and gas exports are partly blunting the pain and helping the ruble recover some of the value it lost immediately after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: U.S. finds Russian forces have committed war crimes; Biden arrives in Brussels

The U.S. government has determined members of Russia’s military committed war crimes in Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday, as President Biden arrived in Europe for high-level diplomatic meetings.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: U.S. finds Russian forces have committed war crimes; Biden arrives in Brussels

The U.S. government has determined members of Russia’s military committed war crimes in Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday, as President Biden arrived in Europe for high-level diplomatic meetings.

In Ukrainian town, reality doesn’t match government boasts of victory over Russian forces

A visit to Makariv finds Russians still shelling and killing, despite government claims that Ukrainian forces had retaken the town.
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In Ukrainian town, reality doesn’t match government boasts of victory over Russian forces

A visit to Makariv finds Russians still shelling and killing, despite government claims that Ukrainian forces had retaken the town.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: U.S. determines Russian forces have committed war crimes; NATO to deploy more troops

The new NATO battle groups will be sent to Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels ahead of an emergency summit.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: U.S. determines Russian forces have committed war crimes; NATO to deploy more troops

The new NATO battle groups will be sent to Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels ahead of an emergency summit.

Putin plans to attend G-20 summit despite calls to exclude him

"So far, his intention is … he wants to,” Russia’s ambassador to Indonesia said of Vladimir Putin’s attendance at the G-20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, later this year.
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Putin plans to attend G-20 summit despite calls to exclude him

"So far, his intention is … he wants to,” Russia’s ambassador to Indonesia said of Vladimir Putin’s attendance at the G-20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, later this year.

They’ve never held a gun, but they’re joining the fight against Russia

The militarization of Ukraine's population is most visible in the thousands of civilians who are enlisting and training as part of ad hoc security forces.
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They’ve never held a gun, but they’re joining the fight against Russia

The militarization of Ukraine's population is most visible in the thousands of civilians who are enlisting and training as part of ad hoc security forces.