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The Russia-Ukraine war is taking a dramatic toll on children

Children in Ukraine are among the most at risk as Russia's army continues to attack with ground troops and artillery. We hear from young people living near the front lines.

The Russia-Ukraine war is taking a dramatic toll on children

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What it's like living in Ukraine's warzone

Ukraine's army is slowing Russia's invasion to a crawl, but there is still heavy fighting in the south. For those living there, the war has started to feel like a deadly kind of normal.

What it's like living in Ukraine's warzone

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Ukrainians debate the future of Russian identity and culture within their society

People in the Ukrainian city of Odesa are considering how their deep Russian heritage can fit into Ukraine's national identity. Some want Russian monuments and cultural markers removed.

Ukrainians debate the future of Russian identity and culture within their society

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Blinken and Austin's trip to Kyiv demonstrates the U.S. supports Ukraine

The Biden administration is promising Ukraine more military aid and money. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy.

Blinken and Austin's trip to Kyiv demonstrates the U.S. supports Ukraine

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Civilians in southern Ukraine are trying to get away from the assault in Mykolaiv

Ukrainian soldiers are still hanging on in Mariupol while the country waits for more weapons from the U.S. In the southern port city of Mykolaiv, residents are fleeing the Russian attacks.

Civilians in southern Ukraine are trying to get away from the assault in Mykolaiv

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Russia is strangling one of Ukraine's most important ports

Odesa's port was a lifeline for Ukraine and a key player in global supply chains. Now, Russia's invasion and a blockade in the Black Sea have the city in a stranglehold.

Russia is strangling one of Ukraine's most important ports

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Ukraine has been preparing to face Russia's expected offensive. Is it ready?

Russia has begun military operations that are expected to lead to a massive offensive. Ukraine has had weeks to prepare.

Ukraine has been preparing to face Russia's expected offensive. Is it ready?

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Russian officials have said a major offensive is coming

Russian officials say they've begun a new phase of their invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian officials report fierce clashes across a wide front in the east and south.

Russian officials have said a major offensive is coming

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Ukrainian civilians living close to the frontlines say they feel trapped

Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are still living close to the front lines as Russia readies another offensive. Here's how people are surviving in the city of Mykoliav.

Ukrainian civilians living close to the frontlines say they feel trapped

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Russia hammers Mariupol, telling Ukraine to surrender to avoid more death

Russia has given Ukrainian soldiers in Mariupol a chance to surrender as they close in on the port city. Meanwhile, Russia is intensifying rocket attacks elsewhere in Ukraine.

Russia hammers Mariupol, telling Ukraine to surrender to avoid more death

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Ukraine says Russia has used long-range bombers for the 1st time

Fighting continues in the besieged port city of Mariupol, where Ukraine says Russia used long-range bombers for the first time.

Ukraine says Russia has used long-range bombers for the 1st time

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A key warship in Russia's fleet was severely damaged. Ukraine claims responsibility

The Russian missile cruiser Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, is seen anchored in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol in 2008. AP hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

A key warship in Russia's fleet was severely damaged. Ukraine claims responsibility

The Moskva has been heavily damaged and its crew evacuated. The ship is the same one whose crew ordered Ukrainian troops on Snake Island to surrender — a demand that was met with profanity.

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Russian warship is damaged but Ukraine and Russia offer different explanations

Ukraine says a Russian warship in the Black Sea has been "seriously damaged" by a Ukrainian missile attack. Russia's Ministry of Defense tells a different story.

Russian warship is damaged but Ukraine and Russia offer different explanations

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Young ballerinas from Kharkiv are now among millions displaced by Ukraine's war

Kateryna Klevtsova, right, with her two daughters Nadia, 7, center, and Maria, 11, left, with their new pink suitcase in a park in Lviv. Brian Mann/NPR hide caption

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Young ballerinas from Kharkiv are now among millions displaced by Ukraine's war

At Christmas, they performed The Nutcracker. As Easter approaches, they and their mom are among millions who've been scattered by violence, separated from their old lives, facing an uncertain future.

Young ballerinas from Kharkiv are now among millions displaced by Ukraine's war

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