Russia claims that it destroyed several air-defense systems in Ukraine over the weekend, in what appeared to be a renewed push to gain air superiority and take out weapons Kyiv has described as crucial ahead of a broad new offensive in the east
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Maine Med nurse practitioner returns from Ukraine after helping wounded soldiers, refugees, orphans
‘What we see on TV is just the tip of the iceberg,’ says Natalia Iantsevych.
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After a displaced Ukrainian dad asked for Legos for his son, gifts pour in
When 11-year-old Andrii Sidorov fled Kyiv in late February, he packed a small suitcase of essential items. He had no choice but to leave his prized Lego collection behind. “He was so sad,” said his father, Igor Sidorov, who drove with two of his four sons to Vienna on Feb. 23, just before Russia launched […]
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Russians in Maine find relations strained with friends and family overseas
Disinformation about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has convinced many in Russia to support the regime’s unprovoked war.
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More flee as Ukraine warns of stepped-up Russian attacks
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a surprise visit Saturday in which he pledged new military assistance
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Ukrainian egg decorator brings ancient Easter tradition back to Bates College
Artist Lesia Sochor of Belfast, whose parents were born in Ukraine, says the eggs are a symbol of good health and abundance and are a revered part of the Ukrainian culture.
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Missile kills at least 52 at crowded Ukrainian train station
Ukrainian authorities say a missile hit a train station where thousands of Ukrainians had gathered on Friday.
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Bracelet sales support Ukraine
The blue and yellow beaded bracelets featuring a small angel may be purchased at Medulla Hair and Nail Studio in Farmington.
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Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban
President Biden has already taken executive action to ban importation of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal, but he legislation puts the effort into law.
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Idexx says it has ‘significantly scaled back’ operations in Russia
But the company fails to provide specifics beyond saying it continues to support Russian ’employees and veterinary customers that already use Idexx products.’