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As ruble rebounds, some question impact of sanctions against Russia

By Ken Sweet, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The Russian ruble has bounced back to almost its full value since before the West imposed economic sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Convoy of buses on way to besieged Mariupol in effort to evacuate Ukrainian city

By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

A convoy of buses is headed to Mariupol in another attempt to evacuate people from the besieged port city.

Russian strikes rock Ukrainian cities despite pledge to ease attacks

By Ali Rogin, Alexis Cox, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Claire Mufson

A day after Russia vowed to draw down some troops around Kyiv, there's been no let-up in the bombardment across Ukraine. The U.S. said Russia began repositioning some forces arrayed around the capital, but is expected to redeploy them elsewhere.

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Civilians endure intense suffering as Russian shelling reduces Kharkiv to 'a smoking ruin'

By Jack Hewson, Ed Ram, Dmitri Frantsev

Kharkiv near the Russian border in northeastern Ukraine is majority ethnic-Russian and the nation's second-largest city. Now, many of its people have fled thunderous Russian airstrikes and artillery that have reduced this Ukrainian center of culture, learning and industry to…

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Blinken urges Algeria to reconsider ties with Russia

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

After meeting with top Algerian officials on Wednesday, Blinken said the Ukraine conflict should cause all countries to re-evaluate relations with Russia and express support for the territorial integrity of other states.

WATCH: Pentagon believes Putin is misinformed by advisers on Ukraine invasion

By Associated Press

Defense department spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday that the U.S. believes Russian President Putin may not be getting the full picture from his advisers about how his troops are performing in the war against Ukraine.

Ukraine refugee total exceeds worst-case U.N. estimate

By Bassam Hatoum, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The U.N. refugee agency says more than 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country.

NASA astronaut returns to Earth, ending record-breaking spaceflight

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

A NASA astronaut is back on Earth after a yearlong, record-setting spaceflight.

Russia shells areas near Kyiv, hours after it promised to reduce military operations

By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces pounded areas around Ukraine's capital and another city overnight.

WATCH: Military leaders testify on U.S. activity in Europe before House committee

By Associated Press

Military leaders on Wednesday testified on national security challenges and military activity in Europe before the House Armed Services Committee as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues.