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Thousands of Russians seeking asylum at the U.S. southern border

More than 8,600 Russians have attempted to cross into the U.S. border from August through January after entering Mexico as tourists

U.S. helping Ukraine obtain, use anti-ship missiles to break Russian naval blockade

The U.S. government is coordinating with European countries who have purchased its advanced anti-ship missiles (ASMs) to get them in the hands of the Ukrainian military, according to officials

More than 70% of Americans support ban on Russian oil, no-fly zone over Ukraine

The poll, conducted by Reuters and Ipsos on Mar. 3-4, found that Americans want President Joe Biden to respond more forcefully to continued Russian aggression, who have begun shelling civilian areas

Zelensky criticizes the U.S. for not acting sooner and avoiding war

During an hour-long virtual call with U.S. Senators on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the Biden administration for not having imposed measures against Russia sooner.

Chernobyl nuclear plant captured, International Atomic Energy Agency confirms

Ukraine did not report any casualties nor destruction at the site to the IAEA

Russian currency tumbles to record low as markets react to invasion of Ukraine

The ruble fell 6% against the U.S. dollar, with one dollar buying 89 rubles. This was the lowest level on record, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing FactSet. It has since bounced back and is fluctuating between 84 and 88 rubles per dollar.

Politics

Holocaust memorial in Kyiv bombed by Russians

Russian missiles and shells struck the site of Babyn Yar, a ravine where 33,771 Jews were slaughtered by Nazi troops in September 1941 during its campaign against the Soviet Union

Climate

Germany keeps two nuclear reactors on standby, backtracking on pledge

The two plants will be disconnected from the grid until demand requires the extra power

Immigration

Biden administration let Russian group enter U.S. after deal with Mexico

Nearly three-dozen Russian nationals who fled their homes after the start of the war were allegedly granted secret access to the U.S. after a deal was struck between Mexico City and Washington

Politics

U.S. embassy in Kyiv to relocate over 'dramatic acceleration' in Russian troop buildup

The Biden administration is continuing "intensive diplomatic efforts to deescalate the crisis," the Secretary of State said