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Russia says it’s fighting Nazis in Ukraine. It doesn’t mean what you think.Why do Russians seem to believe the Kremlin that Ukraine needs to be “denazified”? It may turn on the post-Soviet understanding of what a “Nazi” is.
Supplying Ukraine: US and allies face hard choices on hard powerAs a decisive battle for eastern Ukraine begins, Kyiv wants more firepower. But there’s disagreement among the U.S. and some allies over how far to go.
First LookGerman firms, unions say ‘nein’ to Russian energy boycottAmid calls worldwide to boycott Russian energy exports, which fund Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Germany’s largest union and industry groups have come out in opposition. They fear a natural gas boycott could throw the country into a recession.
First LookRussian attacks on Donbas signal new phase of Ukraine warThe Kremlin declared the capture of the Donbas its main goal after its attempt to storm Kyiv failed. “The Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Monday evening.
First LookWhy Russian missiles are hitting Lviv and other Ukraine cities nowAt least seven people were killed Monday by a Russian missile strikes in Lviv, Ukraine. The Russian military said its missiles struck more than 20 military targets in eastern and central Ukraine in the past day.
First LookUK wants to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda: Is that humane?The U.K. government is set to sign an “economic development partnership’’ with Rwanda that will relocate asylum seekers to the East-African country. The deal has drawn outrage from opposition and refugee groups for being inhumane, ineffective, and wasteful.
First LookIn Russia, protesters risk prison charges to speak out about UkraineIn Russia, a law was passed last month that outlaws the spread of “false information” about the invasion of Ukraine and disparaging the military. Now, hundreds of Russians are facing charges and possible prison sentences for speaking out against the war.
First LookRussia's Putin vows to continue war, sets focus on DonbasRussian President Vladimir Putin said he'll press Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the war neared its seventh week on Wednesday. Ukraine said it was investigating a claim that a poisonous substance had been dropped on its troops.
First LookPolice fine UK’s Boris Johnson for pandemic partyLondon police fined British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday for celebrating his birthday party at government offices in violation of COVID-19 measures. The announcement set off a storm of condemnation, but the prime minister says he won’t resign.
Cover StoryNotes from a war: Resilience and anguish in a Ukraine under siegeTraveling from the Donbas to Lviv, our correspondent collects the tales of ordinary Ukrainians tossed about by a war that came slowly, then all at once.
Images from Ukraine resonate on visit to ‘living ruin’ in SpainA tour of a Spanish Civil War site that showcases the destructive power of war holds parallels with Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.
First LookRussian military preps for new offensive in eastern UkraineRussia appointed Gen. Alexander Dvornikov, one of its most seasoned military chiefs, to oversee the Ukraine invasion.
First LookMacron and Le Pen to face off in final round of French electionExit polls and early results Sunday show President Emmanuel Macron just ahead of far-right rival Marine Le Pen after the first round of France’s presidential election. The next round is scheduled for April 24.
First LookUkraine update: Residents flee the east; show of support from the WestA day after a missile strike at a Ukraine train station killed at least 52 people trying to escape a Russian advance, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer visited Kyiv.
First LookCongress agrees to revoke Russia’s ‘most favored nation’ statusThe U.S. Congress voted Thursday to revoke Russia’s “most favored nation” trade status, intensifying its response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. had previously banned Russian oil, gas, and coal, eliminating 60% of imports from Russia.
As French election tilts right, voters still favor leftist issuesFrance’s presidential campaign reveals a growing gap between the values of voters and the right-wing candidates who command attention.
Tear gas, arrogance, and resistance: Life in Russia-occupied KhersonThe brutality in Bucha has reverberated around the world. Ukrainian residents of Russian-occupied Kherson have their own stories to tell about tear gas and people who disappear.
First LookFrom rural France, warning signs for Macron's election bidIncumbent French President Emmanuel Macron has long been considered the heavy favorite to win a second term in April’s election. However, discontent simmering in France’s rural areas indicates that lead may be less solid than originally believed.
First LookWhy Hungarian voters embrace right-wing leadership, againWith around 91% of votes tallied, Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared victory Sunday. It's his fourth term since 2010.
First LookAs Russia retreats from Kyiv, signs of war crimes in Bucha, UkraineIn the wake of Russian troops retreating north, back to Belarus, scores of civilians were found slain on the streets of Bucha and the Kyiv suburbs of Irpin and Hostomel.
