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Ukrainian refugees find safety, but not peace, nearly a year after Russian invasion

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

Ukrainian refugees suffer from trauma and loss — uprooted from their lives, separated from relatives, fearing for loved ones stuck in Russian-occupied areas or fighting on the frontline.

Tank manufacturing plant in small Ohio city plays big role in Ukraine war

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Thousands of miles from the front lines, a sprawling manufacturing plant in the small midwestern city of Lima, Ohio, is playing a critical role in the effort to arm Ukraine as it fends off the Russian invasion.

Zelenskyy warns delays in military support will lead to more Ukraine deaths

By Karl Ritter, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging Western allies to quicken their military support for Ukraine. He warned Friday at a major international security conference that delays would play into Russia's hand as the invasion approaches its first anniversary.

Moldova's new pro-Western government faces 'crises' amid Russia's war in Ukraine

By Stephen McGrath, Cristian Jardan, Associated Press

Moldova's new government led by pro-Western economist Dorin Recean has been sworn in after winning Parliament's approval, as the small former Soviet republic signaled a shift to security concerns amid Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.

WATCH: State Department holds briefing as Moldova swears in new government

By Associated Press

State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel held a news briefing on Thursday as Moldova swore in its new pro-Western government.

Sweden says its weapons will be a 'significant' boost for Ukraine

By John Leicester, Associated Press

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also cautioned that future military aid would have to be balanced with Sweden's own defense needs as a would-be future member of the NATO military alliance.

Global economy shows resilience, pain 1 year since the start of Ukraine war

By Paul Wiseman, David McHugh, Associated Press

One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, the global economy is still enduring the consequences — crunched supplies of grain, fertilizer and energy along with more inflation and economic uncertainty in a world already contending with too much of both.

NATO chief eyes bigger defense budgets, hard spending target amid war in Ukraine

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is urging the 30 member countries to commit to spending at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product on their defense budgets by a set date.