Russia’s military forces are blasting Ukraine’s capital region and other major cities as they try to crush a Ukrainian defense that has frustrated their progress nearly three weeks after invading.
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Biden sending more anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine as Zelensky tells Congress, ‘We need you right now’
Nearing the three-week mark in an ever-escalating war, Zelensky has used his campaign to implore allied leaders to ‘close the sky’ to prevent the Russian airstrikes that are devastating his country.
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Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks
NATO members will ‘assess where we are at this point in the conflict,’ White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
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Power bill tax relief: Lawmakers find no easy solutions to complex problem
The sponsor of a bill envisioning some form of tax relief acknowledges, ‘there’s no silver bullet’ to ease high energy costs.
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Skowhegan company sees surge in orders for Ukrainian flags
Maine Stitching Specialties is selling Ukrainian flags and donating 20% to an organization providing meals for displaced Ukrainians.
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Biden signs budget bill with Ukraine aid but no COVID cash
The White House had asked for $22.5 billion for vaccines and treatment, but that was trimmed during talks to $15.6 billion and ultimately dropped altogether.
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In emotional speech to a packed house, Zelensky appeals for help from Canada
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Canadians to imagine bombs landing in their communities as urged the nation to apply great economic and military pressure on Russia — including a no-fly zone.
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Live updates: Zelensky says Russia demands getting ‘more realistic’
The latest news on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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From beer to semiconductors, extended war will hit U.S. state economies
While the U.S. has limited trade ties with Russia and Ukraine, businesses from beer breweries in Missouri to semiconductor plants in California would see an impact.
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Ukraine leaders say tone of ceasefire talks improve, as 20,000 escape Mariupol
The leaders of three European Union countries — including Poland, a NATO member on Ukraine’s doorstep — visited the embattled capital in a bold show of support amid the danger.