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February 28, 2022
US to Expel 12 Russian Diplomats at UN Mission for Spying

Russian ambassador says he was told the 12 have until March 7 to leave United States
February 28, 2022
Twitter to Reduce Visibility of Russian State Media Content

Microblogging platform also labels tweets sharing questionable content
February 28, 2022
Ukraine President Appeals for Immediate EU Accession

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s goal is ‘to be together with all Europeans’
February 28, 2022
Moscow Warns Russian Media Over War Coverage

Independent Russian outlets threatened with fines, websites blocked and social media partially restricted as Moscow tries to control narrative of Ukraine invasion
February 28, 2022
US Suspends Operations at Embassy in Belarus

Non-emergency personnel also authorized to leave US embassy in Russia; secretary of state says decision based on security, safety of employees
February 28, 2022
Ukraine Fighting Polio and COVID Before Russian Invasion

Hong Kong’s mortuaries are at capacity because of COVID
February 28, 2022
Latest Developments in Ukraine: Feb. 28
February 27, 2022
Latest Developments in Ukraine: Feb. 27
February 26, 2022
US, EU, Britain Expel Russia from SWIFT Banking System

Latest penalties to expel some Russian banks from global system; adds to direct sanctions against President Putin
February 26, 2022
Ukrainian, Russian Troops Battle for Control of Kyiv

At least 150,000 Ukrainians said to have fled, half of them to Poland
February 26, 2022
Latest Developments in Ukraine: Feb. 26
February 25, 2022
US to Allow All Commercial Transactions with Afghanistan

Move is latest exemption from long-standing sanctions against Taliban, Haqqani Network
February 25, 2022
US, EU, Britain Announce Sanctions Against Putin, Lavrov

Penalties target foreign assets of Russian president, foreign minister
February 25, 2022
Who Is Ketanji Brown Jackson, Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee?

At her 2021 confirmation hearing for an appeals court position, she said, 'I’ve experienced life in perhaps a different way than some of my colleagues,' and she hoped that would prove to be of value on the court
February 25, 2022
Latest Developments in Ukraine: Feb. 25

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February 24, 2022
Russian Police Arrest More than 1,000 Anti-War Protestors in Russia

Human rights group OVD-Info says arrests occurred in 50 cities
February 24, 2022
Biden Imposes Additional Sanctions After Russia Invades Ukraine

US and allies denounce Russia, impose more sanctions after sweeping full-scale invasion of Ukraine
February 24, 2022
World Reacts to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

NATO says it is bolstering its military presence in eastern Europe
February 24, 2022
Hong Kong Invokes Emergency Powers Amid Unprecedented COVID-19 Case Numbers

The move comes as residents voice mixed feelings about the imposition of tougher measures to fight the infection
February 24, 2022
Hong Kong Announces Tougher Health Measures Amid Record Breaking COVID Cases

While other parts of the world have started opening up, Hong Kong is experiencing unprecedented COVID-19 caseloads, with records breaking daily. Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced mandatory citywide testing as the city tries to achieve a “dynamic zero COVID” policy in line with mainland China’s approach. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee narrates this report from Hong Kong.

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