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WATCH: State Department holds briefing as Biden concludes trip to Poland, Ukraine

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

One month into the invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden declared that sanctions against Russia had rendered the ruble almost immediately "to rubble." U.S. officials say Russia is now the most sanctioned country in the world.

Russia, China display close ties amid concerns Beijing may offer more support to Kremlin in Ukraine

By Associated Press

Relations between Russia and the West are at their lowest point since the Cold War, and ties between China and the U.S. are also under strain.

Are sanctions against Russia making a difference?

By Noah Berman, Anshu Siripurapu, Council on Foreign Relations

The United States and its allies have imposed harsh economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. One year after the invasion began, here’s what they have achieved and where critics say they’ve fallen short.

How countries have continued to support the war in Ukraine after a year of fighting

By Stephen Sestanovich, Council on Foreign Relations

Governments most directly affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine all worry about sustaining domestic support for their policies. One year in, however, they have managed this problem with surprising success.

Kremlin official urges deeper ties with China to resist pressure from the West

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Russia's security head has held talks with the Chinese Communist Party's foreign policy chief, saying Moscow and Beijing must deepen their cooperation in the face of Western pressure.

Putin suspends Russian involvement in nuclear arms pact over Ukraine tensions

By Associated Press

Speaking in his state-of-the-nation address, Putin also said that Russia should stand ready to resume nuclear weapons tests if the U.S. does so, a move that would end a global ban on nuclear weapons tests in place since the end…

WATCH: Biden in Poland promises U.S. and allies ‘have Ukraine’s back’

By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

President Joe Biden, in Poland after his lightning trip to Ukraine, is declaring that there are "hard and bitter days ahead" in fighting off Russia's invasion.

34 nations call on International Olympic Committee to clarify neutrality on Russia

By Eddie Pells, Associated Press

The governments of 34 nations signed a statement calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of "neutrality" as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and next year's Paris Olympics.

Moscow downplays significance of Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine

By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

Russian officials and state media have downplayed President Joe Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine, painting Kyiv as a U.S. puppet and maintaining Moscow's forces will prevail despite Washington's pledges to send more weapons to Ukraine.

EU considers ways to ramp up ammunition production for Ukraine

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Top European Union diplomats are warning that EU and NATO allies must find ways to quickly provide thousands of artillery shells to Ukraine or face the prospect of it losing the war against Russia.