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With Ukraine under attack, Kyiv's residents rush to stock up and reach safety

With Ukraine under attack, Kyiv's residents rush to stock up and reach safety

Many Ukrainians had been maintaining a state of calm as warning signs grew of a Russian invasion. But Russia's wide-scale attack on Ukraine has dramatically changed the mood in the nation's capital.
by Bill Chappell

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Minnesotans with ties to Ukraine feel anxiety, anger over Russian attack

Minnesotans with ties to Ukraine feel anxiety, anger over Russian attack

Minnesotans with family ties to Ukraine spent the hours after Russia's invasion of the country working to reach their loved ones. Elected officials across Minnesota’s political spectrum called for a sharp and unified response.
by MPR News Staff

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World expresses outrage, plans stronger Russia sanctions

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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The strategy behind Russia's sarcastic tone towards the West

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

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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Ukrainian government and banking websites are hit by cyberattacks

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

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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