The city of more than 400,000, which lies on the Sea of Azov near the Russian border, remained under Ukrainian control but was encircled by Russian troops.
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The facts and misinformation on Russia’s war on Ukraine
Associated Press journalists are documenting military activity across Ukraine, where disinformation is spiking during a Russian ground and air offensive.
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Ukraine asked for donations in crypto. Then things got weird.
Skeptics wonder whether the focus on crypto could lead to more illicit activity or inspire authoritarian governments to try a similar approach.
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Biden asks Congress for $32.5 billion in Ukraine, COVID aid
President Biden’s administration has requested $10 billion for Ukraine, money that will be used to address the mounting humanitarian crisis as well as assist its defense against Russia.
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Shelling sets fire to Europe’s largest nuclear power plant as Russians aim to control Ukrainian energy hub
The attack triggers phone calls between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Biden and other world leaders, while the U.S. Department of Energy activates its nuclear incident response team as a precaution.
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Assassination plot against Zelensky was foiled; unit sent to kill him was ‘destroyed,’ Ukraine says
The response to the alleged assassination plot comes as Russian forces continue their deadly assault on key Ukrainian cities, prompting some locals officials to warn Wednesday that their cities were near the breaking point.
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UN General Assembly votes to demand that Russia stop war in Ukraine
Assembly resolutions aren’t legally binding, but they do have clout in reflecting international opinion.
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The Latest: International Criminal Court to investigate possible war crimes in Ukraine
The latest news on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Here’s what’s fact and what’s misinformation in the Russian war on Ukraine
Associated Press journalists are documenting military activity across Ukraine, where disinformation is spiking during a Russian ground and air offensive.
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Ukrainian refugee count tops 1 million as Russians besiege ports and U.N. demands end of invasion
The tally from the U.N. refugee agency amounts to more than 2% of Ukraine’s population being forced out of the country in less than a week.