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A US-backed group delivers life-saving medication to the Ukrainians during war
A U.S.-funded organization that continues to operate despite the Russian invasion is providing lifesaving medication for thousands of people in Ukraine.

Back-to-back rocket strikes hit Ukraine's Lviv, Ukraine, close to Poland
While President Joe Biden visited the capital of Poland (which is only 45 miles away), several rockets were fired at Lviv, Ukraine's western city.

The key moments of Russia's one-month-old war against Ukraine
Russia's war against Ukraine has left thousands dead, severely damaged cities, and forced millions of people to flee their homes.

Ukraine claims Russia is forcing civilians to Russia
On Thursday, Russia was accused by Ukraine of forcing hundreds of thousands civilians to flee shattered Ukrainian cities.

"No mercy": Mariupol bombing is compared to Nazi war crimes
According to the president of Poland, Russia's attack on Ukraine was compared to Nazi forces in World War II.

Russian advances are thwarted in Ukraine; the fight for Mariupol continues
Ukrainian forces held off Russian attempts to occupy Mariupol. They claimed to have retaken Kyiv's strategic suburb on Tuesday.

Why Russia's war on Ukraine with tanks has stalled
General Frank McKenzie was shocked by the stalled, sputtering spectacle that the Russian military is creating in Ukraine.

Russians move deeper into Mariupol port city as locals appeal for help: "Children and elderly people are dying"
On Saturday, Russian forces advanced into Ukraine's battered and besieged port city of Mariupol.

4 Marines die in NATO drill in Norway
Authorities said that four U.S. Marines died when their Osprey plane crashed into a Norwegian town in Arctic Circle, during a NATO exercise not related to the Ukraine war.

Russia insists on reducing the goals in Ukraine, despite being denied an easy win
There are many signs that Ukraine defeated Vladimir Putin's hopes of a quick victory and that Russia's military was far from ready to fight.

Minister: It will take many years to clear Ukraine's live ordnance.
Denys Monastyrsky, Ukrainian Interior Minister, says it will take many years to neutralize the unexploded ordnance after Russia's invasion is over.

Ukraine's leader warns Russia that war could cost Russia generations
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, stated that Russian forces have been blocking his country's biggest cities in order to force the population into submission.

The U.S. is a little closer to Ukraine -- at least for now
First Read is a briefing from "Meet the Press", and the NBC Political Unit about the most important political stories of the day and why they are important.

Full speech by Zelenskyy: President of Ukraine implores Congress to help, and asks Biden to 'be the leader for peace'
His remarks, which were reminiscent of key moments in U.S. History, called for additional assistance, the establishment of a no fly zone and a new security alliance.

Zelenskyy invokes history and creates his own
Rep. Joaquin Castro stated, "It had be the most unusual address to Congress by a foreign leader."

The President of Ukraine, Zelenskyy, will address Congress virtually
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer both announced Monday that Volodymyr Zilenskyy would address Congress on Wednesday.

Ukrainian foreign minister calls on the West to send more fighter planes to defend against Russia
Washington --Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba continued to call on the United States and its allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine in order to strengthen its defenses against Russia’s relentless attacks.

"Absolutely crucial": Ukraine's wartime supply chains are vital to its defense
Roads and bridges have been damaged and some routes are unsafe. There are also Russian bombings and troop movements that make it impossible to guarantee a corridor.

Ukraine evacuates civilians in besieged cities as 2 Million flee Russian attack
As Washington and Europe punish the Kremlin, the United States decided to ban Russian oil imports. Kyiv was supported by military aid which has helped strengthen its defensive position.

John Dickerson discusses Zelensky's leadership and how to make courage contagious
He was a TV actor before he became the president of Ukraine. Zelensky is now a president that actors all over the globe would love to portray since the Russian invasion.

Russian forces block the evacuation of civilians in Ukraine for the second time
Lviv (Ukraine) -- Sunday's second attempt to evacuate civilians trapped in a southern Ukrainian city collapsed due to Russian attacks.

According to U.N. refugee commission, 1.5 million Ukrainians fled Russian invasion.
Washington --Filippo Grandei, United Nations high commissioner to refugees, said Sunday that 1.5million Ukrainians fled Ukraine in the wake Russia's invasion.

The United States and Poland are in negotiations to send fighter jets into Ukraine
After speaking via Zoom with Ukraine's president and other U.S. legislators, they urged the White House for help to Kyiv acquire fighter jets from its Eastern European neighbours.

Mariupol Diary - Scenes of despair, resolution in Ukraine city
A man rushes into a hospital carrying a toddler who is in serious condition. The mother follows him. To examine the wounds of patients, doctors use smartphones torches.

Ukrainians in the USA consider taking advantage new status
Iryna Volvach, a friend who traveled from Ukraine to California as part of a tour package, decided to stay for a few more months.

Zoom call with Congress: Zelensky asks for fighter planes
According to a member who was present on the Zoom call, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, made an emotional plea to U.S. lawmakers Saturday morning.

Surprise! A Canadian fugitive and gang leader is arrested in Puerto Rico.
Conor Vincent D'Monte was known in Puerto Rico as Johnny Williams. He is alleged to have been a violent gang leader who fled.

Russia launches attacks on key Ukrainian cities. Biden warns Putin that he will be punished.
There was much fighting over Kherson and disagreements about who was in charge. Kharkiv was attacked by paratroopers and faced new shelling to the north.

How Putin was hurt by Russia's war against Ukraine
"Everyone is afraid. One Moscow resident stated that they don't know what will happen.

U.S. officials are concerned that Putin's government might arrest Americans in Russia
National security officials raised concerns that Americans conducting business in Russia, such as employees of U.S.-based companies, could be targeted if sanctions are complied with.

As a Russian convoy approaches Kyiv, intense shelling is wreaked havoc on cities in Ukraine
Moscow, facing fierce resistance from the ground, appeared to intensify its air assault, which Ukraine and international monitors claimed was increasingly targeting civilians.

U.S. exiles 12 Russian diplomats from United Nations because of "espionage activities".
Washington -- The United States has announced that 12 diplomats from Russia's Mission at the United Nations have been expelled for participating in "espionage activity" that is harmful to U.S. security.

As sanctions force people into panic, the Russian economy spirals into a deeper crisis.
After the ruble fell to its lowest point against the dollar in the history of the world, the West has intensified fears of an economic recession by imposing new sanctions on Russia.

Russia claims that both sides heard each other during peace talks, as violence rages in Ukraine
Russian forces heavy shelled Kharkiv on Monday, making it the second-largest Ukrainian city.

As Russia intensifies its assault, heavy shelling strikes civilian areas of Ukraine's second largest city.
The Kremlin has been facing growing problems, which development experts warn could lead to Russian President Vladimir Putin taking more aggressive measures.

Russian advances slow in Ukraine as thousands flee Ukraine
Kyiv - After three days of fighting Ukraine continues its resistance to Russia's relentless assault.

As fighting in Ukraine goes on, Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces into alert
Kyiv - In an explosive escalation in East-West tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Sunday,

The long history Russia's attempts to subjugate Ukraine
Ukraine gained many hard-earned advantages since its independence in 1991. However, it has also tried to lose a little bit.

Official from the U.S. defense says that Russian advances were slowed down by Ukrainian resistance and logistical setbacks
A senior defense official stated Sunday that the Russian forces have encountered more resistance in Ukraine than the U.S. expected.

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is a test for America, says John Dickerson
President John Kennedy described the challenges facing the presidency as: "Domestic Policy can only defeat us, foreign policy can kill our country."

Premise, a California-based app, is accused of aiding the Russian military
According to Twitter users, Premise in the Bay offered to pay Ukrainians to take photos of explosions or medical facilities.

Putin, where will you stop? While Ukraine continues to hold on, Eastern Europe is still holding its breath.
One expert stated that several NATO members near Ukraine will be "extremely stressed out" by Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital
Volodymyr Zelenskyy the Ukrainian President, stated that he would remain in Kyiv and warned of a "full-scale storm" by Russian troops.

U.S. weighs in hotline with Russian military to avoid an accidental clash near Ukraine
Former military officers warn that Russia is pressing ahead with its invasion of Ukraine, increasing the risk of an accidental collision between U.S. forces and Russian forces in this area.

Ukraine's leader is determined as Kyiv resists Russian attacks
President Volodymyr Zilenskyy said that "we won't put our guns down," in a video message he sent to his people from the streets of Moscow posted Saturday morning.

Biden admin is carefully reviewing legal issues surrounding arms supply to Ukraine
A Republican congressional aide stated that there was bipartisan frustration over the pace of aid.

As Russian advances on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv prepares to fight
"The city is now in a defensive phase. Some neighborhoods are hearing shots and explosions. "Saboteurs have already entered Kyiv," said Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

According to Pentagon, Russian troops are within 20 miles of the capital of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President, warned Kyiv residents against "sabotage" groups that he claimed were already in the capital.

"Truly terrifying": Ukrainian expats in America feel fear, anger, and guilt
Interviews revealed that Ukrainian-born Americans living in the United States expressed concern over their homeland's fate and a desire for more.

After Russia invades Ukraine, protestors demonstrate outside the Russian Embassy in Washington
Early Thursday morning, demonstrators gathered outside Russia's Embassy, just after it was reported that Russian had launched an expected invasion of Ukraine, CBS Washington, D.C. affiliate WUSA TV reports.

According to U.S. officials, the Russian attack on Ukraine involved 100 missiles and 75 bombers.
Washington -- U.S. officials observed Russian forces firing approximately 100 missiles from land and sea on targets in Ukraine starting at 4:30 a.m., U.S. defense officials said. They also provided details about Russia's first moves in its brazen attack on its neighbor.

Rep. Michael McCaul: The threat of Russia's invasion of Ukraine: "I just hope that this isn't the beginning of World War III."
Representative Michael McCaul is the Republican leader on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Reacting to Russia's attack on Ukraine, former presidents of the United States responded
With the exception of Trump, all of the former presidents of the United States have made formal statements condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion Ukraine.

Russia invades Ukraine from multiple fronts; the U.S. and its allies respond with sanctions
Biden and allies moved forward with a torrent of sanctions, while the Ukrainian president exhorted citizens for self-defense.

Russia crisis reveals deep division Trump has created in GOP's foreign policy
While Congressional leaders would like to portray Biden as weak against Russia, Tucker Carlson wants to portray him as the aggressor.

Why didn't the U.S. provide a better system of air defense for Ukraine?
An official stated that they didn't want Putin to provoke them. "How did that happen?"

Kremlin claims leaders of breakaway Ukraine regions are asking for military assistance as a pretext to further invading.
This move came as the U.S. warned Russia that it is in "an advanced stage of readiness to take action" against its neighbor.

U.S. officials met with Ukrainian officials to discuss their plans for a president who will leave the capital in case of an attack by Russia
President Volodymyr Zeleskyy would move to Lviv, western Ukraine, approximately 50 miles from the Polish border.