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Zelensky invokes Holocaust as he appeals to Israel for aid

By Josef Federman, Associated Press

Zelenskyy accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to carry out a “final solution” against Ukraine -- using the Nazi term for its planned genocide of 6 million Jews during World War II.

Negotiations to revive Iran nuclear deal on ‘pause’ after Russia demands sanctions relief

By Joe Gambrell, Associated Press

Negotiations aimed at restoring Iran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers have gone on what its European hosts describe as “a pause.”…

EU to bolster military aid to Ukraine, consider new sanctions on Russia

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

The European Union says it will continue applying pressure on Russia by devising a new set of sanctions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine while stepping up military support for Kyiv.

EU shuts airspace to Russian airlines, plans to fund weapons purchases to Ukraine

By Emily Schultheis, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The European Union’s chief executive says the 27-nation bloc will close its airspace to Russian airlines, fund supplies of weapons to Ukraine and ban some pro-Kremlin media outlets in response to Russia’s invasion.

What Ukrainian and Russian history can tell us about the current conflict

By Ronald Suny, The Conversation

History has many uses, and not all of them are noble. That’s very much the case as the public gets a crash course from politicians about Ukrainian history.

World leaders condemn Russian invasion, take steps to make Moscow pay a high price

By Raf Casert, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

The West and its allies showed no inclination to send troops into Ukraine — a non-member of NATO — and risk a wider European war. But they began to take steps aimed at isolating Moscow and forcing it to pay…

Russia begins massive military exercises in Belarus, escalating tensions with Ukraine

By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin

Russian military exercises got underway in earnest Thursday in Belarus near the border with Ukraine, while the British foreign secretary held an icy meeting with her Russian counterpart in Moscow with no sign of progress. Michael Kofman, research program director…

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EU envoy in Serbia-Kosovo talks optimistic of progress

By Ivana Bzganovic, Associated Press

Both Serbia and Kosovo have been told they must find common ground in order to move forward in their bids to join the 27-nation EU.

Kremlin not optimistic on Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine

By Dasha Litvinova, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

The Kremlin says the security talks with the U.S. over tensions in Ukraine have given little reason for optimism, adding that Russia would wait for the outcome of other meetings this week before deciding whether it's worth to continue negotiations.

No signs of progress during Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine tensions

By Jamey Keaten, Konstantin Manenkov, Associated Press

The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues Monday with no sign of progress from either side at highly anticipated strategic talks.