War in Ukraine: what you need to know
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said food and medical supplies for the besieged southern port city of Mariupol, where hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped behind Russian lines, should arrive Sunday afternoon. Russian forces continued to bombard Ukrainian cities, making “limited but notable” gains in a drawn-out campaign to seize the capital, Kyiv, a senior NATO official said.
Oil prices: Sanctions against Russia are also driving gas prices to new highs. Here’s why – and how long the surge can last.
The battle: In Ukraine, losses are growing, including among the civilian population, and Moscow is accused of using cluster and vacuum weapons. According to the American general, up to 4,000 Russian soldiers died.
Map: Russia’s attack on Ukraine has been extensive with strikes and attacks across the country.
Answer: A Russian war could change the global economy as rising gas prices and changing trade decisions suggest changes that will be felt for years. Meanwhile, in Russia, Internet access was significantly limited by domestic censorship and business abroad.
How can you help: Here are ways people in the US can help support the Ukrainian people, as well as what people around the world are donating.
Read our full report on the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.