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WATCH: U.S. accuses Russia of using U.N. council to spread 'disinformation' about bioweapons in Ukraine

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

The United States has accused Russia of using a U.N. Security Council meeting for "spreading disinformation" as part of a potential false-flag operation by Moscow for the use of chemical or biological agents in Ukraine.

Russia blocks Instagram, extending national crackdown on social media

By Associated Press

The regulator said Friday it’s tightening access to Instagram because the platform is spreading “calls to commit violent acts against Russian citizens, including military personnel.”…

WATCH: State Department warns no sanctions relief for Russia in Iran nuclear deal negotiations

By News Desk and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Friday that the United States would not offer Russia any relief on Ukraine sanctions as a condition of continuing talks on the Iran Nuclear deal.

U.S. downgrades trade status with Russia, bans some imports

By Josh Boak, Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Joe Biden announced Friday that along with the European Union and the Group of Seven countries, the U.S. will revoke “most favored nation” trade status for Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Negotiations to revive Iran nuclear deal on 'pause' after Russia demands sanctions relief

By Joe Gambrell, Associated Press

Negotiations aimed at restoring Iran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers have gone on what its European hosts describe as “a pause.”…

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.

EU to bolster military aid to Ukraine, consider new sanctions on Russia

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

The European Union says it will continue applying pressure on Russia by devising a new set of sanctions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine while stepping up military support for Kyiv.

WATCH: Biden slashes Russia's trade status, bans imported alcohol and seafood

By Josh Boak, Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Russian land offensive widens as airstrikes hit Western Ukraine

By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Russia is widening its military offensive in Ukraine, striking airports in the west and and an industrial city in the east for the first time.

Ukrainians escaping Russia's advance speak of abuses

By Rafal Niedzielski, Associated Press

As more than 2 million refugees from Ukraine begin to scatter throughout Europe and beyond, some carry valuable witness evidence to build a case for potential war crimes.