In the early days of the war in Ukraine, a rapid Russian advance plunged Kherson province into darkness. What little is known about life there comes from refugees who dare to escape, reaching relative safety in front-line towns like Zelenodolsk. https://www.economist.com/europe/2022/07/03/ukraine-prepares-a-counter-offensive-to-retake-kherson-province
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Russia’s war in Ukraine
Ukraine has requested a meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday to discuss the Russian strike on a shopping mall as the death toll rose to at least 18. https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-06-28-22/index.html
Is the West supplying Ukraine with enough weapons?
When the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania visited Kyiv on June 16th, they came bearing gifts. They endorsed Ukraine’s bid to become a candidate for membership of the European Union, a position echoed the following day by Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission. https://www.economist.com/europe/2022/06/19/is-the-west-supplying-ukraine-with-enough-weapons
Pentagon says most Russian forces have left Mariupol, but fighting at steel mill remains: Live Ukraine updates
All but about 2,000 Russian troops that had been around Mariupol have left and headed north, the Pentagon said Thursday as intense fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continued in the battle for the besieged city’s sprawling steel mill. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/05/06/ukraine-russia-invasion-live-updates/9666514002/
Congress returns to big fights over Ukraine aid, Title 42, COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON – Congress will return from spring recess on Monday afternoon to requests from President Joe Biden, surging consumer prices, an immigration debate, party infighting and looming deadlines. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/04/25/congress-ukraine-title-42-covid/7418202001/