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LIVE | Ukraine: As It's Happening

Follow all the breaking news, comment and analysis about Russia's attack on Ukraine.

Russian Navy Starts Baltic Sea Drills Amid Ukraine Tensions

Russia's Baltic fleet will "perform training tasks for the defense of sea lanes and fleet bases."

Russian Journalist, Kremlin Critic Granted Ukrainian Citizenship

Alexander Nevzorov was sentenced to arrest in absentia after he criticized Russia's shelling of a Mariupol maternity hospital.

Annexation Vote

Parts of Ukraine Could Vote to Join Russia in Summer – Lawmaker

Moscow-controlled areas of Ukraine could stage a referendum as early as July, a Russian lawmaker said.

Kyrgyz Police Probe Ukraine Flag on Mountain Named for Putin

"Peak Putin" took the Russian leader's name in 2011 as Kyrgyzstan's ties with Moscow strengthened.

'lost momentum'

NATO Assures Ukraine of Open-Ended Military Support Against Russia

Western intelligence predicted Russia's campaign in eastern Ukraine would stall amid heavy losses and fierce resistance.

ambition accusations

Moscow Says EU Becoming ‘Aggressive, Militant'

"They are rushing to follow in the tracks already laid by NATO," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed.

changing stance

Ukraine's EU Entry On Par With Joining NATO, Russia Says

The European Commission is expected to decide whether to grant Ukraine candidate status in June.

blocked transit

Ukraine Says Russia Halts Gas Supplies at Key Transit Point

The move fuels fears that the Kremlin's invasion could see gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine cut off.

foreign casualties

Briton and American Killed in Ukraine

As many as 20,000 foreign volunteers have reportedly gone to Ukraine to fight in the country’s “international legion” against Russian forces.

Radio Liberty Producer Killed in Kyiv During UN Visit

Vera Gyrych died as a result of a Russian missile hitting the house where she lived in Kyiv, RFE/RL's Ukrainian branch said.

'restless morning'

Shootings Erupt on Russia-Ukraine Border – Governors

Kursk and Bryansk are among several regions near the Russia-Ukraine border to have raised their “terror” threat levels in recent weeks.

official statement

Russia Confirms Air Strike on Kyiv During UN Chief’s Visit

The Defense Ministry said it targeted a rocket plant in the Ukrainian capital.

Russia Strikes Kyiv During UN Chief’s Visit, Biden Asks for $33Bln for Ukraine

The strikes on the Ukrainian capital were the first seen in weeks.

'instability' fears

Western Arms Shipments to Ukraine Endanger Europe, Kremlin Says

Russia has repeatedly complained about Western countries’ military support for Ukraine since Moscow launched its invasion.

'acts of terrorism'

Russia Says ‘Alarmed’ by Tensions in Breakaway Transnistria

Kyiv has accused Russia of wanting to destabilize Moldova's separatist region to create a pretext for a military intervention.

cross-border fire

Russian Ammo Dump Near Ukraine Set Alight, 2 Border Regions Report Blasts

An ammunition dump caught fire in the Belgorod region while explosions rattled the Voronezh and Kursk regions near Ukraine.

Tech export ban

U.K. Bans More Exports to Russia, Cuts Ukraine Tariffs

Britain announced it would prevent the export of surveillance and interception equipment.

Doomsday scenario

Russia's Lavrov Warns of 'Real' Danger of World War III

Given the current tensions, Lavrov said the danger of a World War III was "real."

Unexpected Turbulence

Second Moscow Airport Furloughs Staff as Passenger Numbers Tumble – Reports

Vnukovo’s year-on-year traffic has declined by 19 percent as countries close their airspace to Russian planes.

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