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Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl's 40th anniversary

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia over the past day killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the Chernobyl anniversary highlights nuclear risks of the Russia-Ukraine war.

EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

By Lorne Cook, Justin Spike, Karel Janicek, Associated Press

Ukraine desperately needs the loan package to prop up its war-ravaged economy and help keep Russian forces at bay.

Russian strikes kill at least 2 as Ukraine targets drone factory inside Russia

By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine, officials said Sunday, as the Ukrainian military struck a drone factory in southwestern Russia. A "massive" nighttime drone strike on Chernihiv in northern Ukraine killed a 16-year-old…

Widespread Russian attacks hit Ukraine as Ukraine targets Russian industrial areas

By Associated Press

Local officials report that a civilian was killed and dozens were wounded in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine.

World Court celebrates 80-year anniversary as the international legal framework is strained

By Molly Quell, Associated Press

The United Nations secretary-general warned on Friday that international law was eroding before the world’s eyes, during a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the World Court.

Heavy Russian assault targeting civilian areas kills 16 in Ukraine

By Hanna Arhirova, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press

The attack, which stretched from daytime into the night and also injured more than 100 people, is the largest in almost two weeks. The Russian Defense Ministry claims it was in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.

After election win, Magyar says he'd ask Putin to end the Ukraine war: 'It would be nice to end the killing'

By Sam McNeil, Justin Spike, Associated Press

“If Vladimir Putin calls, I’ll pick up the phone,” he said at his first news conference after his landslide win against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a Putin ally.

Swimming becomes the first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes

By James Ellingworth, Associated Press

The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of Easter ceasefire violations

By Derek Gatopoulos, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire Sunday, as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday.

Orthodox Easter ceasefire falters as Ukraine says Russia continues drone strikes

By Derek Gatopoulos, Dmytro Zhyhinas, Elise Morton, Associated Press

Russia continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire took effect Saturday, a Ukrainian military officer told The Associated Press, casting immediate doubt over the truce.