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Russian bombs continue to pound civilians as Ukraine pushes for safe escape route

Ukrainian foreign minister says he will suggest direct Putin-Zelensky talks when he meets Russian counterpart in Turkey; IAEA says second nuclear facility damaged

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The Russia-Ukraine War: Latest News and Live Updates – The Wall Street Journal

The Russia-Ukraine War: Latest News and Live Updates  The Wall Street JournalView Full Coverage on Google News

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Putin pursuing ‘Anaconda plan’ with force in Ukraine – what are his three options for ending the war?

It’s nearly two weeks since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and there is little sign of an immediate end to the bloodshed.

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Stolichnaya Vodka rebrands as ‘Stoli,’ trying to distance itself from Putin

Company leaders explained vehement opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his invasion of Ukraine. They also hope the new name will represent “Stoli’s roots in Latvia.” (Image credit: Amy Sussman/Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

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Supreme Court denies GOP challenges to congressional maps in North Carolina and Pennsylvania – CNN

Supreme Court denies GOP challenges to congressional maps in North Carolina and Pennsylvania  CNN US Supreme Court rejects GOP election plans for North Carolina  WCNC Supreme Court Allows Court-Imposed Voting Maps in North Carolina and Pennsylvania  The New York Times U.S. Supreme Court

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How the Letter Z Became a Russian Pro-War Symbol

The Russian government has been using the letter Z, first seen on Russian tanks in Ukraine, as a patriotic symbol to rally Russians around the war in Ukraine.

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Blinken Says NATO Is Considering More Permanent Troops in Baltics

NATO is considering more permanently keeping troops in the Baltic region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said—the clearest sign that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing Washington and the alliance to rethink their plans to base troops in Eastern Europe.

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Disney CEO refuses to publicly condemn ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill but commits to inclusivity – CNN

Disney CEO refuses to publicly condemn ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill but commits to inclusivity  CNN Florida Senate presses on with ‘don’t say gay’ bill, ignoring protests  Orlando Sentinel Disney CEO Bob Chapek breaks silence on Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill  New York Post

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Ukrainians fight to hold the port city of Odessa as exodus out of the country persists

The twelfth day of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine saw both sides meeting again on small steps toward allowing people out, but brutal violence is a central feature of the war. More than 1.7 million Ukrainians have now left their homes

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Ukrainians fight to hold the port city of Odessa as exodus out of the country persists

The twelfth day of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine saw both sides meeting again on small steps toward allowing people out, but brutal violence is a central feature of the war. More than 1.7 million Ukrainians have now left their homes

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