Ukrainian children who fled to Europe struggle with psychological trauma
The war in Ukraine has forced more than 5 million refugees fleeing to the rest of Europe. More than 700,000 have sought refuge in Germany, where they face uncertain futures and long struggles to rebuild their lives. But it is…
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Examining the state of war in Ukraine after Russia seizes the Luhansk region
As Russian troops step up their offensive in Ukraine, the governor of Donetsk in Ukraine is urging the 350,000 remaining residents to evacuate from the last eastern province partly under Ukraine’s control. Meanwhile, Russian shelling pounded the cities of Sloviansk…
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Russian forces declare victory over a key eastern Ukrainian province
After more than four months of intense fighting, Russia claimed victory over one of the two provinces in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland. But that victory came at a steep price with Russian forces suffering heavy losses. Nick Schifrin reports. Stream…
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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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NATO moves to expand the alliance and boost defenses to counter Russia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s 30 leaders on Wednesday officially invited Finland and Sweden to become members, and released a new strategic vision that called Russia the alliance’s most significant threat. Meanwhile, the U.S. announced it would deploy thousands of…
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How new sanctions from G-7 nations could impact Russia
Leaders of the G-7 announced new measures Monday to try and punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The steps are designed to target Russia’s economy and military long term. But in the meantime, Russia’s total war in Ukraine marches…
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International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor discusses justice for Russian war crimes
Attorney General Merrick Garland traveled to Ukraine this week to review U.S. efforts to help prosecute Russian war criminals. Ukrainian officials say they are examining more than 15,000 possible war crimes since Russia’s February invasion, while the U.S. and Europe…
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News Wrap: FDA advisory panel recommends Moderna’s vaccine for children ages 6 to 17
In our news wrap Tuesday, an FDA advisory panel voted to recommend that the CDC approve Moderna’s vaccine for kids 6 to 17 years old, the Labor Department says wholesale prices were up 10.8 percent from a year ago, the…
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