Russian President Vladimir Putin used the annual Victory Day to try to justify the invasion again as a necessary response to what he falsely portrayed as a hostile Ukraine.
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Dozens more civilians rescued from besieged Mariupol steel plant
The fight for the last Ukrainian stronghold in the city appeared increasingly desperate amid growing speculation that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to present a triumph to the Russian people in time for Monday’s Victory Day celebration.
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‘Seemed like goodbye’: Mariupol defenders make their stand
Russian forces also kept up their bombardment of railroad stations and other supply-line targets across the country – part of an effort to disrupt the supply of Western arms, which have been critical to Ukraine’s defense.
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Russia using ‘missile terrorism’ in wide attacks, Ukraine says
The European Union’s top official called on the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to ban Russian oil imports.
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Russia storms Mariupol steel plant as some evacuees reach safety
How many Ukrainian fighters were holed up inside was unclear, but the Russians put the number at about 2,000 in recent weeks, and there were reports that 500 were wounded.
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Former U.S. Marine reportedly killed fighting in Ukraine
Relatives are telling media outlets that Willy Joseph Cancel, 22, has been killed fighting in Ukraine.
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Ukraine fights to hold off Russian advances in south, east
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s forces were holding off Russia’s attempted advance in the south and east, as efforts.
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Supper Saturday is last “Wilton Maine Supports Ukraine” event
“All meals are prepared with love and prayers for Ukraine,” organizer Dawn Girardin said.
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Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in bid to divide the West
The tactic could eventually force targeted nations to ration gas and deal another blow to economies suffering from rising prices, but it also could deprive Russia of badly needed income to fund its invasion.
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U.S. presses allies to send more weapons to Ukraine over fear of an expanding war
Russian advances and heavy fighting were reported in the Donbas, with one town, Kreminna, apparently falling, while in the gutted southern city of Mariupol, Russia hit the Azovstal steel plant with 35 airstrikes over 24 hours.