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European Union begins ban on Russian diesel over war in Ukraine

By David McHugh, Associated Press

Starting Sunday, the 27-country EU is taking the step to further slash its energy dependency on Moscow. The measure also aims to crimp the Kremlin’s fossil fuel earnings as punishment for invading Ukraine.

116 Ukrainian, 63 Russian POWs released in prisoner swap

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

Dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war have returned home following a prisoner swap, officials on both sides said Saturday.

Ukrainian drones keep a close eye on Belarus border

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

On the Belarusian border, Ukrainian units are using drones to monitor a long expanse of marsh and woodland for a possible surprise offensive from the north.

NATO urges Russia to respect nuclear weapons pact with the U.S.

By Associated Press

NATO is calling on Russia to respect the only treaty it has with the United States to keep a lid on nuclear weapons expansion. The 30-nation security organization is urging Moscow to allow on-the-ground inspections of military sites to resume.

U.S. to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in newest package

By Tara Copp, Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The U.S. will provide ground-launched small-diameter bombs as part of a $2.17 billion aid package the U.S. is expected to announce Friday.

IOC details plan to allow Russian athletes into Paris Olympics amid criticisms

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

The International Olympic Committee has stepped up efforts to explain its position on trying to help Russian athletes qualify for the Paris Games. It comes amid a backlash from Ukraine and its allies.

Putin marks anniversary of the battle of Stalingrad, justifies invasion of Ukraine

By Jim Heintz, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin has marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi forces in the battle of Stalingrad, and evoked the long and grueling fight as justification for the conflict in Ukraine.

Russian missiles target civilian areas as EU officials visit Kyiv

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

The latest strikes in Kramatorsk came as rescue crews searched for survivors in the rubble of an apartment building hit late Wednesday by a Russian missile that killed at least three people and wounded 21 others.

U.S. accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms treaty by denying inspections

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Russia's refusal to allow on-the-ground inspections to resume is endangering the New START nuclear treaty and U.S.-Russian arms control overall, the Biden administration charged on Tuesday.

After scoring tanks for fight against Russia, Ukraine asks for war planes

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

That ambition follows pledges by some larger nations last week to send Kyiv sophisticated modern tanks to help it beat back Russia's invasion force after almost a year of fighting.