The ripple effects of Russia’s audacious invasion of Ukraine will wipe out 15 years of economic gains by the end of 2023. Live Ukraine updates.
Author: John Bacon, USA TODAY
‘Heroic defense of the Donbas’ keeps Russia from gaining over last day, Zelenskyy says; US seizes superyacht: Live updates
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Russia now controls 20% of Ukraine, Zelenskyy says; new Western weapons ‘could turn the tide’: Live updates
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EU leaders agree to partial ban of Russian oil; US won’t provide missiles capable of striking Russia: Live Ukraine updates
European Union leaders reached a deal late Monday on a sixth sanction package that would include a partial oil embargo against Russia. Live updates.
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Hurricane Agatha makes landfall in southern Mexico; storm could redevelop in Atlantic
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Police seek multiple suspects after deadly shooting killed 6, injured 12 in downtown Sacramento
Authorities are searching for multiple suspects in a shooting that left at least six dead and 12 injured in downtown Sacramento.