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Russia presses invasion to outskirts of Ukrainian capital

Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital Friday after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order.

Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian troops sweep in

Russian forces moved to the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital on Friday as US officials warned that President Vladimir Putin may be intent on installing a new, more friendly government.
ANALYSIS

Why Biden may have held back on all possible sanctions on Russia

Just hours after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Biden announced some severe financial punishments on Russia. But he could have gone further -- and may have to soon.

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia, but faces calls to do more

Biden stopped short of levying some of the most severe penalties — at least for now — raising questions about whether the US response will be enough to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Protesters around the world condemn Putin’s military invasion, express solidarity with Ukraine

Protests erupted across major cities in Europe and the United States on Thursday in support of Ukraine, with demonstrators condemning Russia's attack on its neighbor.
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Financial markets shake off Ukraine invasion, but economic dangers still loom

Together Russia and Ukraine account for a tiny slice of global economic output, but the fallout from Russia’s use of force still poses a threat to American consumers and businesses.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

Rockets strike Kyiv amid invasion, Ukraine says; US fears capital could soon fall

Five key questions about the Ukraine-Russia conflict, answered

As Russia continues to hit bases and multiple cities with airstrikes or shelling, here are answers to five key questions about the rapidly intensifying conflict.
Avoiding misinformation on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

These maps show how much snow could fall on Friday
A winter storm barreled into the region early Friday, bringing snow and in some places, sleet, making for a dangerous morning commute.

Baker asks residents to stay home Friday as storm approaches that could drop a foot of snow

House oversight panel asks for more information about Trump’s handling of White House records

The chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee is requesting additional information from the National Archives and Records Administration as a part of the congressional investigation into Donald Trump’s handling of White House records after it was revealed that 15 boxes of materials were recovered from the former president’s Mar-a-Lago residence.

CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday

The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings.

Jury convicts 3 former Minneapolis police officers of violating George Floyd’s civil rights

Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Attack on Kyiv: Watching a war in real time

The what-next is uncertain. The suffering and the threat to European security is certain.
Timothy Snyder

Putin’s Hitler-like tricks and tactics in Ukraine

SCOT LEHIGH

The US must rediscover the resolve that thwarted the USSR

IDEAS | UNA HAJDARI

Ukraine’s struggle to free itself from history’s grasp

Alan Wirzbicki

A child-sized connection to Ukraine

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