Policy
Germany Pledges Defense Spending Boost as EU Vows to Send Arms to Ukraine
Both developments are big changes.
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Putin Puts Nuke Forces on Higher Alert; Zelenskyy Agrees to Peace Talks
Ukrainian leader to meet Russian negotiators at Belarusan border as invasion enters 5th day.
Science & Tech
Moscow Retaliates as Online Giants Take Steps to Stem Disinformation
As Kremlin limits access to Twitter and Facebook, Western observers say the tech companies' moves are years late.
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US Racing $350 Million in ‘Immediate' Arms to Ukraine; Includes Javelins, Ammo, Armor
Some Russian ground units are now 20 miles from Kyiv, but about half are still waiting outside Ukraine.
Science & Tech
Kremlin Cracks Down Harder on Media, Facebook as Protests Sweep Russia
Citizens “have a certain amount of capacity to express themselves, but it’s narrowing,” one observer says
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NATO Deploys Response Forces; Warns Russia ‘We Will Defend Every Inch’ of Alliance
Rare emergency summit produces unprecedented order to activate a wide range of ready capabilities.
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‘Amphibious Assault is Underway’: Russian Troops Are Landing In Eastern Ukraine, Pentagon Says
Russia's advances are encountering more resistance than expected, U.S. defense official says, as forces encircle Kyiv.
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Kyiv Under Siege As Russian Forces Move on Ukrainian Capital
Putin "is just simply crazy…to come here and kill Ukrainians,” says former president Poroshenko, vowing a long fight.
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Russia's War in Ukraine Draws Protests Around the Globe
Putin's fulminations and false flags couldn't stop masses of people from urging their governments to take a tough stance.
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The Battle for Ukraine: What We Know So Far
Ukrainians fought back as Russian armor pushed toward cities, U.S. says. And more Americans are deploying to NATO’s eastern front.
Policy
US Politicians Use Russia’s Invasion to Attack Putin—and Biden
While most politicians blamed the Russian leader for the attack, some Republicans criticized the U.S. president for failing to deter it.
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Biden ‘Prepared to Respond’ If Russia Cyberattacks US
The White House also announced sanctions to limit Russia’s access to cutting-edge technologies.
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, in Pictures
Photojournalists captured these images from the first day of Russia’s full-scale assault on its southwestern neighbor.
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World Leaders Vow Retribution as Russian Forces Press Deeper into Ukraine
"This is a declaration of war against the whole of Europe,” says Ukrainian president, as NATO, UN members begin to enact responses.
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Russia Launches Heavy Attack Deep into Ukraine; Putin Warns World Not to Interfere
Biden: “The world will hold Russia accountable.”
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An Exiled Russian Dissident Watches Putin Invade Ukraine
“Russia doesn’t need to invade Ukraine for there to be justification for sanctions today,” said a confidante of Alexey Navalny on a low-profile visit to Washington.
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U.S. Troops In Poland Preparing to Support Americans Leaving Ukraine
The State Department has the lead, but soldiers are building facilities and standing ready to give other assistance.
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‘They Could Go At Any Hour Now’; US Official Warns of Larger Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Russian troopships, 120 battalion tactical groups “have uncoiled,” hinting at a far deeper incursion.
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