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Another View: When the world faces this kind of crisis, national unity is paramount

by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial Board February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

The world needs America to stand up against Putin’s aggression in Ukraine.

Belarus preparing to join Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. official says

by Isabelle Khurshudyan, Robyn Dixon, Chico Harlan, Rachel Pannett, Annabelle Timsit, Jennifer Hassan, Hannah Knowles and Reis Thebault The Washington Post February 27, 2022February 27, 2022

‘It’s very clear Minsk is now an extension of the Kremlin,’ said a U.S. administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive development.

Local & State, News, Religion and Values

Mainers gather in Portland to pray for peace in Ukraine

by Dennis Hoey February 27, 2022February 27, 2022

About 40 people attended a vigil Sunday afternoon at St. Luke’s Cathedral, while others watched via livestream video.

New England

Thousands demonstrate in Boston in support of Ukraine

by Associated Press February 27, 2022February 27, 2022

Sunday’s march in downtown Boston is the latest large gathering in the region to show support for Ukrainians.

Nation & World

Here’s how Americans can donate to help people in Ukraine

by John Woodrow Cox and Ian Shapira The Washington Post February 27, 2022February 28, 2022

As the war in Ukraine continues, here are ways those in the U.S. can help support the Ukrainian people.

Nation & World

Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert, raising global tensions as sanctions stagger Russian economy

by YURAS KARMANAU, JIM HEINTZ, VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV and DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press February 27, 2022February 28, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office, meanwhile, announced plans for a meeting with a Russian delegation at an unspecified location on the Belarusian border.

Nation & World

Ukraine invasion: What to know as Putin alerts nuclear force

by Associated Press February 27, 2022February 27, 2022

Here are the things to know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the security crisis in Europe:

Nation & World

Ukrainians return from abroad to fight Russian invasion

by MONIKA SCISLOWSKA and RAFAL NIEDZIELSKI Associated Press February 27, 2022February 27, 2022

While hundreds of thousands of refugees are leaving Ukraine amid Russia’s attack on the country, some Ukrainian men and women are returning home from across Europe to help defend their homeland.