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WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki calls Poland ‘an important partner’ amid Ukraine crisis

By Colleen Long, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

President Joe Biden will thank Poland's president for the country's efforts to shelter Ukrainian refugees as part of his trip this week to Europe as Russian forces bear down in a nearly-month old invasion. Poland is a crucial ally in…

3 EU leaders travel to Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine

By Vanessa Gera, Raf Casert, Associated Press

The prime ministers of Poland, Czech Republic and Slovenia are traveling by train to Kyiv in a show of support for Ukraine as bombardment by the Russian military came closer to the center of the capital.

‘All day crying from the pain’: number of Ukrainian refugees fleeing war hits 2.8 million

By Rafal Niedzielski, Justin Spike, Associated Press

More than 2.8 million refugees fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine have entered neighboring countries since the invasion began 19 days ago.

As Ukrainian refugees pour into Warsaw, Poland appeals for international aid

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

Warsaw’s mayor is appealing for international help as the city becomes overwhelmed by refugees, with more than a tenth of all those fleeing the war in Ukraine arriving in the Polish capital.

WATCH: Senate Republicans criticize Biden’s refusal to transfer Poland’s fighter planes to Ukraine

By Associated Press

Senate Republicans are criticizing the Biden administration's refusal to facilitate the transfer Poland's Soviet-era fighter planes to the Ukrainians to fight the Russian invasion.

Carrying children and pets, Ukrainians flee to Poland to escape Russian bombardment

By Simon Ostrovsky

The United Nations estimates nearly a million and a half Ukrainians will flee the country by this weekend, making it one of the largest refugee crises in Europe in recent history. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports from the…

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Scenes from anti-war protests around the world

By Molly Enking

Cities across the globe are hosting rallies, protests and vigils in support of Ukraine and against war. Many in attendance have personal ties to either Ukraine or Russia; still more want to show their support for those displaced and put…

Fleeing Russian onslaught, Ukrainians seek safety across western borders

By News Desk

Thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing from war by crossing their borders to the west in search of safety. They left their country as Russia pounded their capital and other cities with airstrikes for a second day on Friday.

Ukrainian refugees begin arriving in neighboring Poland

By Associated Press

Officials said Poland has prepared at least eight centers with food, medical care and places to rest.

U.S. airborne infantry troops arrive in Poland amid tensions

By Associated Press

A few dozen elite U.S troops and equipment were seen landing Sunday in southeastern Poland near the border with Ukraine, following President Joe Biden’s orders to deploy 1,700 soldiers there amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.