Top congressional officials reached agreement Monday on legislation that would ban Russian oil imports to the U.S. and end Russia’s permanent normal trade relation status.
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As crisis deepens, Ukraine accuses Moscow of using ‘medieval’ tactics
Russian forces continue to pummel cities with rockets, and fierce fighting rages in places as Ukraine tries to establish safe evacuation corridors for civilians.
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The Latest: Russian envoy to UN says cease-fire planned Tuesday morning
The latest news on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Ukraine war creates opportunity for online scams
Cybersecurity expert offers steps that people can take to avoid being taken advantage of by bad actors.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts
President Biden has warned Kremlin-aligned oligarchs that the U.S. and its European allies are coming for their superyachts.
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Ukraine says Russia steps up shelling of residential areas
The most recent attacks dashed hopes that more people could escape the fighting in Ukraine, where Russia’s plan to quickly overrun the country has been stymied by fierce resistance.
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J.P. Devine: There are stories here
War historically produces great literature, full of blood and anguish and the stories of our lives, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: President Biden missed an opportunity to unify
He talked about resurrecting Build Back Better when he could have used the State of the Union to bring together divided Americans in support of Ukraine.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Renewable energy best way to fight Putin
Fossil fuels will keep powering Russia’s ability to make war until we commit to a carbon-free economy.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Bishops shun Vatican’s moderate stance on Russia
Pope Francis has yet to publicly condemn the Kremlin for its invasion of Ukraine.