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WATCH: U.N. secretary general spokesman remarks on Russia's 'violation' of the territory of Ukraine

By Associated Press

Putin ordered forces to "maintain peace" in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine in a further escalation of tensions that followed the Kremlin's recognition of the areas' independence despite warnings of sanctions and international condemnation.

Truck blockade leaves Canada's capital, but Trudeau says emergency powers still needed

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Lawmakers in Parliament will vote later Monday whether to allow police to continue to use emergency powers. Opposition New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will support it, ensuring Trudeau has enough votes.

Putin recognizes separatist eastern Ukrainian regions, paving the way for military support

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Putin's announcement comes after a meeting of the presidential Security Council and paves the way for Russia to openly send troops and weapons to the long-running conflict pitting Ukrainian forces against Moscow-backed rebels.

Myanmar seeks to have Rohingya case thrown out of UN court

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

Public hearings at the International Court of Justice went ahead Monday amid questions about who should represent Myanmar in the aftermath of the military take-over of the country last year.

Boris Johnson lifts remaining COVID restrictions in England

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Johnson said Monday the country was "moving from government restrictions to personal responsibility" as part of a plan for treating COVID-19 like other transmissible illnesses such as flu.

Putin considers recognizing separatist eastern Ukrainian regions, threatening more tensions

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will decide later whether to recognize the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.

UK: People with COVID in England won't need to self-isolate

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

People with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also likely to see testing for the coronavirus scaled…

Harris on Ukraine: World at 'a decisive moment in history'

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris said Saturday that the world has arrived at “a decisive moment in history” as the Biden administration warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine in the coming days is highly likely.

Judge rejects effort by Donald Trump to toss Jan. 6 lawsuits

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta says in his ruling Friday that Trump's words during a rally before the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol were "plausibly words of incitement not protected by the First Amendment."…

David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart on the congressional response to Russian aggression

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the congressional response to Russian aggression and gun violence in the United States.

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