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U.S. slashes Russia trade status, bans imports of its alcohol, seafood

by JOSH BOAK, CHRIS MEGERIAN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press March 11, 2022March 11, 2022

The move by President Biden is being taken in coordination with the European Union and Group of Seven countries to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

Nation & World, News

Russian shell mosque in Mariupol, approach Kyiv as U.S. imposes new trade sanctions

by YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press March 11, 2022March 12, 2022

‘The free world is coming together to confront Putin,’ says President Biden in announcing that the U.S. will dramatically downgrade its trade status with Russia and ban imports of seafood, alcohol and diamonds.

Nation & World, News

The Latest: Russia widens social media crackdown by blocking Instagram

by Associated Press March 11, 2022March 11, 2022

The latest news on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: A city with a heart prays for Ukraine

by Reza Jalali and Laura Freid Special to the Press Herald March 11, 2022March 10, 2022

As Mainers, we are called to open our hearts and then our homes to the refugees who seek shelter and a new life here.

Nation & World, News

Vice President Harris heads to Romania as Ukrainian refugee crisis grows

by AAMER MADHANI Associated Press March 11, 2022March 11, 2022

Romania – a nation of about 19 million – had taken in more 84,000 displaced people as of Tuesday.

Nation & World, News

Endgame elusive as West tries to force Russia out of Ukraine

by MATTHEW LEE Associated Press March 11, 2022March 11, 2022

There’s no reason to believe that even the toughest measures will shatter Putin’s determination to pull the former Soviet republic back into Moscow’s orbit.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Senate gives final approval to $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine in huge budget bill

by ALAN FRAM Associated Press March 10, 2022March 10, 2022

Democrats and Republicans have rallied behind sending aid to Ukraine, whose stubborn fight against brutal force has been inspirational for many voters.

Nation & World, News

Harris embraces call for war crimes investigation of Russia

by AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press March 10, 2022March 10, 2022

Speaking at a press conference in Warsaw, Poland, the vice president expressed outrage over the bombing Wednesday by Russia of a maternity hospital in Ukraine.