Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced the first transfer of $1.2 billion as part of a nearly $10 billion aid package for Ukraine. Updates.
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Putin relying on US ‘attention deficit disorder’ to win war, CIA chief says: Ukraine updates
Russian forces have attacked almost two dozen communities near Bakhmut, a Donetsk region city and the focus of much of the fighting in recent weeks.
More harsh weather expected after Southern California rocked by historic snow, rain; : Updates
A historic weather front slamming Southern California with stunning snow and record rains eased its grip Sunday. But more bad weather is on the way.
Ukrainians overwhelmingly reject conceding land to end war; UN votes 141-7 to condemn invasion: Updates
An overwhelming majority of Ukrainians remain unwilling to concede any territory to end the yearlong war with Russia. Live updates.
China says its relationship with Russia is ‘solid as a rock’; Russian economy shrugs off sanctions: Ukraine live updates
The founder of a Russian mercenary militia Wagner group stepped up his social media attacks on Russian military leadership Wednesday.
Rift between private military and Kremlin forces widens; Russia can’t produce enough arms for its needs: Live updates
The owner of a private Russian military company accused Kremlin military leaders of “high treason” and attempting to destroy his force. Updates.
Stunned residents face new trauma after another earthquake hits Turkey, Syria: Updates
Turkey’s disaster agency said six people were killed in second earthquakes and 300 injured – 18 critically. Two people died in Syria. Updates.
Biden in Kyiv, pledges $500 million more in military aid; Japan commits $5.5 billion: Live Ukraine updates
President Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Japan announced a generous financial aid package, and a “people’s court” put Putin on trial. Updates.
Russia’s fleet of modern tanks down by 50%; more than 140,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war: Updates
High-tech Western tanks pledged to Ukraine’s military will provide better electronics and an overall military advantage But will they be enough?
Support for providing weapons to Ukraine fading in US; 97% of Russian army in Ukraine: Updates
Most Americans favor some role in the war effort, but support for supplying weapons and money to Ukraine is declining, a new survey suggests.