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February 23, 2022 9:51 PM

Russia invades Ukraine on many fronts in 'brutal act of war'

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the post-Cold War security order.

by The Associated Press

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February 23, 2022 7:44 PM

3 decades of turmoil bring Ukraine to perhaps its greatest crisis

Since breaking from the Soviet Union, Ukraine has wavered between the influences of Moscow and the West, surviving scandal and conflict with its democracy intact. Now, it faces an existential threat.

by Becky Sullivan

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February 23, 2022 1:57 PM

Ukrainian government and banking websites are hit by cyberattacks

A number of important websites in Ukraine — from those of large banks to the defense ministry — were struck by denial-of-service attacks Wednesday.

by Bill Chappell

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February 23, 2022 8:01 AM

Russia evacuating embassy in Ukraine as crisis escalates

Russia began evacuating its embassy in Kyiv, and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia. Those moves come as the region braced for further confrontation Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin received authorization to use military force outside his country.

by The Associated Press

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