British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a surprise visit Saturday in which he pledged new military assistance
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Ukrainian egg decorator brings ancient Easter tradition back to Bates College
Artist Lesia Sochor of Belfast, whose parents were born in Ukraine, says the eggs are a symbol of good health and abundance and are a revered part of the Ukrainian culture.
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Russia cuts interest rate as ruble settles despite sanctions
Russia’s central bank say it’s lowering a key interest rate and said more cuts could be on the way.
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Missile kills at least 52 at crowded Ukrainian train station
Ukrainian authorities say a missile hit a train station where thousands of Ukrainians had gathered on Friday.
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Another View: Hold Putin to account for war crimes
The most recent revelations from Bucha further confirm Russia’s depravity.
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U.S. speeds entry for Ukrainians as more reach Mexico border
U.S. officials began funneling Ukrainians Wednesday to a pedestrian crossing in San Diego that is temporarily closed to the public, hoping to process 578 people a day there with 24 officers.
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UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
The vote was 93-24 with 58 abstentions, significantly lower than the vote on 2 resolutions the assembly adopted last month demanding an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine, withdrawal of all Russian troops and protection for civilians.
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Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban
President Biden has already taken executive action to ban importation of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal, but he legislation puts the effort into law.
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Ukraine pleads for weapons as fight looms on eastern front
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member nations to send Ukraine more weapons, and not just defensive arms.
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Idexx says it has ‘significantly scaled back’ operations in Russia
But the company fails to provide specifics beyond saying it continues to support Russian ’employees and veterinary customers that already use Idexx products.’