In Maine’s 2nd District, primary contender Bruce Poliquin says yes to aid; Liz Caruso says no
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Pentagon says more high-tech weapons going to Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says nearly 50 defense leaders from around the world met Monday and agreed to send more advanced weapons to Ukraine.
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Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol
Russia’s state news agency quoted the defense ministry as saying a total of 2,439 Ukrainian fighters who had been holed up at the steelworks had surrendered since Monday, including over 500 on Friday.
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New Twitter policy aims to pierce fog of war misinformation
The changes make Twitter the latest social platform to grapple with the misinformation, propaganda and rumors that have proliferated since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
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Madison woman’s journey brings her to Romania and in the service of Ukrainian refugees
Savanna Kandiko is nearing the end of a missionary trip that currently has her providing aid and support to Ukrainians who fled their homes amid Russia’s attack on their country.
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Senate passes $40 billion Ukraine aid package
An infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies now heads to President Biden for his signature.
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After Kyiv visit, Sen. Collins expresses support for Ukraine military aid
Maine’s senior senator says a trip led by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also was meant to signal support for Sweden and Finland’s NATO bids.
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Kremlin warns of retaliation after Finland moves toward NATO
Two and a half months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent fear to Moscow’s neighbors, Finland announced Thursday that it should apply right away for membership in NATO.
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Biden sees bigger role for U.S. farms because of war in Ukraine
The president visits a family farm in Illinois as his administration announces three policy shifts to help American farmers amid global challenges.
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Russia pounds vital port of Odesa, targeting supply lines
New U.N. figures, meanwhile, said that 14 million Ukrainians were forced from their homes by the end of April, including more than 5.9 million who have left the country.