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Facebook and TikTok block Russian state media in Europe

Facebook's parent company Meta said in a statement that it had received requests from a number of governments and the European Union "to take further steps in relation to Russian state controlled media." Jenny Kane/AP file photo hide caption

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Facebook and TikTok block Russian state media in Europe

Kremlin-backed news outlets RT and Sputnik have become flashpoints for social media companies that are under pressure to curb the spread of Russian propaganda and disinformation.

The ICC says it will open an investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine

Karim A.A. Khan, the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, speaks during a news conference last August. The prosecutor has put combatants and their commanders on notice that he is monitoring Russia's invasion of Ukraine and has jurisdiction to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity. Marwan Ali/AP hide caption

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The ICC says it will open an investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor said there is "reasonable basis to believe" war crimes may have been committed in Ukraine, where eight years of conflict preceded Russia's invasion.

Many fleeing Ukraine were still rebuilding their lives after the 2014 Russian assault

A Ukrainian family fled their home and now are stuck on the Ukrainian side of the border with Poland in an endless line.

Many fleeing Ukraine were still rebuilding their lives after the 2014 Russian assault

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UN diplomats spoke out against Moscow in emergency meeting

Diplomats at the United Nations are calling for peace. They held an emergency meeting after Russia blocked a security council resolution calling on Russia to withdraw.

UN diplomats spoke out against Moscow in emergency meeting

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Russia's central bank doubles a key interest rate as sanctions spark economic turmoil

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on economic issues at the Kremlin on Monday as the ruble fell and Russia's central bank raised its key interest rate to a historic high. Alexey Nikolsky/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Russia's central bank doubles a key interest rate as sanctions spark economic turmoil

Russia's ruble collapsed on Monday as sanctions hit, forcing President Vladimir Putin to hold an emergency meeting with his economic advisers.

Those who haven't fled Ukraine hunker down in makeshift bomb shelters

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kristina Berdynskykh, a reporter with a daily English-language news site in Kyiv, who like other Ukrainians who haven't fled the country, is sheltering underground.

Those who haven't fled Ukraine hunker down in makeshift bomb shelters

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Ukrainian forces aren't backing down, 5 days after Russian attacks began

The Ukrainian military is continuing its defense of the capital Kyiv, while Russian and Ukrainian delegations meet on the border with Belarus to try to find a diplomatic way out of the conflict.

Ukrainian forces aren't backing down, 5 days after Russian attacks began

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Steady stream of Ukrainians cross into Poland seeking safety from Russia's attack

NPR's Leila Fadel travels to the Polish-Ukrainian border to talk with some of the tens of thousands of Ukrainians who have fled their homes in recent days as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine.

Steady stream of Ukrainians cross into Poland seeking safety from Russia's attack

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Why Russian military moves in Ukraine have not gone as well as expected

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jeffrey Edmonds, a research scientist focusing on Russia's military and an-ex director for Russia at the National Security Council, about Russia's moves against Ukraine.

Why Russian military moves in Ukraine have not gone as well as expected

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Day by day, Europeans pile consequences on Russia for invading Ukraine

Germany announced a large increase in its defense funding and signaled it will be sending arms to Ukraine. The European Union announced all Russian aircraft will be blocked from EU airspace.

Day by day, Europeans pile consequences on Russia for invading Ukraine

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News brief: Ukraine-Russia Talks, Ukrainians Flee, Germany's defense spending

Diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine are scheduled for Monday. Tens of thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing the country every day. The EU and Germany announced moves to support Ukraine.

News brief: Ukraine-Russia Talks, Ukrainians Flee, Germany's defense spending

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