US President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian energy imports to the US as Ukraine’s president urged the UK parliament to strengthen sanctions against Moscow and vowed the country will “fight to the end.”

At least 21 civilians, including two children, were killed in a Russian air strike in the Ukrainian city of Sumy, according to officials. A planned evacuation route to help people leave Sumy, which has experienced Russian attacks in recent days, is now operating, Ukrainian officials say.

At least 2 million refugees have now fled Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion, the UN estimates. […]

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Poland says it’s ready to deploy all their MiG-29 fighter jets to US air base in Germany

Poland said on Tuesday that it was ready to deploy — immediately and free of charge — all their MiG-29 fighter jets to the US Air Force’s Ramstein Air Base in Germany and place them at the disposal of Washington to provide them to Ukraine, according to a statement from the Polish foreign ministry. “At the same time, Poland requests the United States to provide us with used aircraft with corresponding operational capabilities. Poland is ready to immediately establish the conditions of […]

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US President Joe Biden announced a ban Russian oil, natural gas and coal imports to the US.

At least 21 civilians, including two children, were killed in a Russian air strike in the Ukrainian city of Sumy, according to authorities . A planned evacuation route to help people leave Sumy, which has experienced Russian attacks in recent days, is now operating, Ukrainian officials say.

At least 2 million refugees have now fled Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion, the UN estimates. Want to help? Learn how to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine here. Having connection issues? Bookmark […]

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US and NATO officials believe Russia now appears poised to "bombard cities into submission," source says

US and NATO officials monitoring the war in Ukraine noticed a pronounced shift earlier this week in Russia’s strategy—namely, that Russia now appears poised to “bombard cities into submission," which could inflict significant civilian casualties, a senior western intelligence official told CNN. “The heavier weapons are not just heavier in their in the weight, they’re also heavier in terms of the damage that they can inflict,” the official said. “And they’re far less discriminant. So, more casualties.” “It is a very crude approach,” […]

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Talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place Monday on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, President Zelensky’s office said as Russian President Putin ordered his country’s deterrence forces — including nuclear arms — be placed on high alert.

The US continues to see Russian forces face “stiff resistance” and their momentum slow in Ukraine’s northern part, while forces are having a “little bit more success” in the south, a US defense official says.

The White House and several EU nations announced the expulsion of certain Russian banks from the SWIFT banking system Saturday evening. Having connection issues? Bookmark CNN’s […]

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Talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place Monday on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, President Zelensky’s office said as Russian President Putin ordered his country’s deterrence forces – including nuclear arms – be placed on high alert.

The US continues to see Russian forces face “stiff resistance” and their momentum slow in Ukraine’s northern part, while forces are having a “little bit more success” in the south, a US defense official says.

The White House and several EU nations announced the expulsion of certain Russian banks from the SWIFT banking system Saturday evening. Having connection issues? Bookmark CNN’s […]

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Blasts are being reported in Kyiv early Friday, with a Ukrainian official saying the country’s capital has been hit by cruise or ballistic missiles. Russian forces are now about 20 miles from Kyiv, according to top US officials.

Russia’s assault began Thursday, and quickly spread across central and eastern Ukraine as Russian forces attacked the country from three sides by land, sea and air.

Leaders from the United States, European Union, Australia and Japan announced harsh new sanctions against Russia. Having connection issues? Bookmark CNN’s lite site for fast connectivity or read updates at CNN Español here […]

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