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February 24, 2022 8:46 AM

How NATO's expansion helped drive Putin to invade Ukraine

Here is how the history of NATO, Russia and Ukraine got so complicated.

by Becky Sullivan

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February 24, 2022 8:29 AM

World expresses outrage, plans stronger Russia sanctions

World leaders are reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with raw outrage and vows of unprecedented sanctions that shroud a sense of powerlessness to defend Ukraine militarily without running the risk of a wider war in Europe.

by The Associated Press

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February 24, 2022 4:00 AM

The strategy behind Russia's sarcastic tone towards the West

Sarcasm isn't a typical approach to diplomacy, but it is one that Russia often takes. While it may seem humorous in the moment, the larger strategy affects how people view the conflict in Ukraine.

by Ayesha Rascoe, Jonaki Mehta and Christopher Intagliata

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February 24, 2022 2:32 AM

Emergency U.N. meeting is interrupted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The urgent U.N. Security Council meeting was meant as an eleventh hour effort to dissuade Russia from sending troops into Ukraine. But the message became moot even as it was being delivered.

by The Associated Press

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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 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 1:45 PM

Senate DFL leader López Franzen won’t run again; Osmek out too

The top Senate DFLer and the Senate Republican president have decided against reelection bids after being paired with colleagues. It’s the latest fallout from new political maps.

by Brian Bakst

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February 23, 2022 10:30 AM

Legal cannabis parties weigh election year strategy

Minnesota’s two major political parties that support legalizing marijuana face a dilemma this election year: Do they back candidates from other parties who also support legalization or challenge them with their own candidates and risk playing spoiler?

by Tim Pugmire

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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