Kremlin says Ukraine attacked Russian fuel depot in Belgorod, but Kyiv denies responsibility; Red Cross evacuations fail in Mariupol. Live updates.
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Expect ‘even more suffering’ in Ukraine, NATO chief warns; intense battles near Kyiv despite Russian pledge: Live updates
The mayor of Kyiv says rocket attacks and explosions east and north of the city continued despite Russia’s promise to back down. Live Ukraine updates.
Russia taking heavy losses, Brits say; US intelligence says Putin being misinformed by his advisors: March 30 recap
Russia is struggling to reorganize its units, a British assessment says. Majority of Russian forces around Kyiv still in place. Wednesday’s recap.
Russia says it has ‘drastically’ reduced military activity near Kyiv; Biden, Pentagon skeptical: March 30 recap
The Pentagon said the U.S. is ‘not prepared’ to call the Russian claims “a retreat or even a withdrawal.” Read Tuesday’s recap here.
6 students killed in Oklahoma crash were in car that seats 4; most not wearing seatbelts, officials say
Six teenage girls were killed when their car with only four seats crashed into a truck hauling rocks, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Wednesday.
Russian military has lost more than 10% of combat force sent in to Ukraine, still stalled outside Kyiv: Live updates
Ukrainian resistance is quick and nimble – and for the first time seeking to retake ground from the Russians, a Pentagon official said. Latest news.
Biden confirms Russia used hypersonic missiles, warns of coming cyberattacks on US: March 21 recap
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that President Joe Biden’s remarks have put Russian-American relations on the verge of rupture. March 21 recap.
About 130 rescued from rubble of Mariupol theater; Biden tells China’s Xi ‘consequences’ if they support Russia: Live Ukraine updates
Russian military forces are mounting an aggressive siege outside major cities in Ukraine as the invasion entered its fourth week. Live Friday updates.
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for a 4th COVID vaccine shot for all adults
Moderna requested emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for a fourth dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 and over.
Bus driver’s actions ‘saved lives’ after suspect opened fire on Florida bus, killing 2, police say
Florida police say a quick-thinking bus driver plowed the bus through traffic to reach a police station parking lot.