An investigation by The Associated Press and the PBS series “Frontline” has documented a sophisticated Russian-run smuggling operation that has used falsified manifests and seaborne subterfuge to steal Ukrainian grain worth at least $530 million.
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9 NATO members urge support for Ukraine after annexation
Spurred into action by security concerns over Russia’s invasion, Finland and Sweden officially applied to join NATO in May using an accelerated procedure.
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Ukraine presses on with counteroffensive; Russia uses drones
Russia has attacked the Ukrainian president’s hometown with suicide drones.
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Pope warns of nuclear war risk, appeals to Putin on Ukraine
Francis told the public, gathered in St. Peter’s Square, that he was abandoning his usual religious theme for his Sunday noon remarks to concentrate his reflection on Ukraine.
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Russia accused of ‘kidnapping’ head of Ukraine nuclear plant
Ukraine’s nuclear power provider says Russian forces blindfolded and detained the head of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant hours after Moscow illegally annexed a swath of Ukrainian territory.
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Russia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key city
A regional official in Ukraine says Russian forces have shelled a civilian evacuation convoy in the country’s northeast, killing 20 people.
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U.S. captives ‘prayed for death’ on brutal ride from Ukraine
The two were released from Russian captivity on Sept. 21 as part of a prisoner exchange.
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Russia opens more border draft offices amid call-up exodus
It’s an apparent effort to intercept Russian men of fighting age who are trying to avoid getting called up to fight in Ukraine.
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Russia to annex more of Ukraine on Friday at the Kremlin
The U.S. and its allies have promised to adopt even more sanctions against Russia, and Ukraine has repeated its vows to recapture the four regions, as well as Crimea.
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Russians are less sure of success of Ukraine war, poll shows
The survey by independent pollster Levada Center was conducted in the days after President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization.