Russian forces continue to pummel cities with rockets, and fierce fighting rages in places as Ukraine tries to establish safe evacuation corridors for civilians.
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The Latest: Russian envoy to UN says cease-fire planned Tuesday morning
The latest news on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Peace Corps volunteer fears for friends and ‘family’ in Ukraine
Silver Linings: Janine Winn of Temple was 68 when she joined the humanitarian service.
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Ukraine says Russia steps up shelling of residential areas
The most recent attacks dashed hopes that more people could escape the fighting in Ukraine, where Russia’s plan to quickly overrun the country has been stymied by fierce resistance.
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Vigil held for Ukraine at Lewiston’s Holy Cross Church
Byzantine Catholic church community gathers to pray for the people of Ukraine who are under attack from Russia.
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Putin says Ukraine’s future in doubt, calls West’s sanctions ‘akin to declaring war’ as cease-fires collapse
The first cease-fire attempted in Ukraine to evacuate desperate civilians has collapsed ongoing shelling as Russian and Ukrainian officials traded blame.
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Maine Med nurse practitioner from Ukraine returning to treat the injured
Ukrainian native Natalia Iantsevych expects to work in a hospital in Lviv, a city in the country’s west now flooded with refugees fleeing larger cities under attack.
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Sen. Angus King hails Arctic Council decision to pause cooperation with Russia
Seven nations touching on the Arctic are boycotting sessions with Russia and pausing their work on the council because of the Ukraine invasion.
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Ukrainian college students in Maine network together, struggle with separation from families
Two students from Ukraine this week shared what it is like to be away from their home during the Russian invasion of their homeland.
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Russian cease-fire in Ukraine imperiled amid more shelling, attack on nuclear plant worries world
Russia’s attack on Europe’s largest nuclear plant triggers worldwide fear of catastrophe as the Russians crack down on information at home