Russia claims control of Lysychansk, a pivotal city in eastern Ukraine
Russia on Sunday claimed full control of the easter Ukrainian city of Lysychansk, though Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insisted fierce fighting there is not over yet. The city is the last major Ukrainian stronghold in the Luhansk province. If Lysychansk is…
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As the Ukraine conflict passes 100 days, former Zelenskyy aide details life in a war zone
Friday marked Ukraine’s 100th day of war against Russia. The devastation is clear from the images of destroyed cities and bodies in the streets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says tens of thousands of civilians have perished, but the true toll…
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Will the transfer of advanced weapons to Ukraine lead to a widening war?
The U.S. and Germany on Tuesday moved to send advanced weapons to Ukraine to blunt a Russian offensive in the east. Steven Simon, who worked on the National Security Council staff during the Clinton and Obama administrations and a fellow…
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U.S. to send advanced weapons to Ukraine as part of new $700 million aid package
The Biden administration unveiled a new $700 million package of weapons for Ukraine, including the most advanced rockets yet to be used in that country’s conflict with Russia. The high mobility artillery rocket system, or HIMARS, that the U.S. is…
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Private companies track the war in Ukraine in real time
Even before Russian military forces crossed into Ukraine three months ago, private companies were using data from satellites and other technology to closely monitor events on the ground. Newshour Special Correspondent Mike Cerre explores the ongoing efforts to track the…
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Russia advances in Severodonetsk as Ukraine tries to reinforce beleaguered troops
Russian military forces continue their push in eastern Ukraine. They are making headway into the key city of Severodonetsk and threatening the neighboring town of Lysychansk. Dan Rivers of Independent Television News was just there and has our report. Stream…
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News Wrap: Biden pays his respects in Uvalde, Texas following school massacre
In our news wrap Sunday, President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Texas to pay their respects and console a community in mourning, the Justice Department will conduct an independent review of law enforcement’s response to the Uvalde…
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In Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, Russian forces are taking control one town at a time
Russia’s military continues its advance in eastern Ukraine this weekend, in a move that may soon force Ukrainian troops to cede strategically important territory. Correspondent Ali Rogin has our report. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more…
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