War in Ukraine: What you need to know
The latest: The movement of some Russian troops away from Kyiv shouldn’t be seen as a de-escalation, the Pentagon said Wednesday, as Russian airstrikes continued to batter cities, including Kyiv. Meanwhile, President Biden is expected to announce a massive release of the nation’s strategic oil reserves Thursday to combat high gas prices.
The fight: Nearly five weeks into their invasion, Russian forces continue to mount sporadic attacks on civilian targets in a number of Ukrainian cities. Russia has been accused of committing war crimes.
The weapons: Ukraine is making use of weapons such as Javelin antitank missiles and Switchblade “kamikaze” drones, provided by the United States and other allies. Russia has used an array of weapons against Ukraine, some of which have drawn the attention and concern of analysts.
In Russia: Putin has locked down the flow of information within Russia, where the war isn’t even being called a war. The last independent newsletter in Russia suspended its operations Monday.
Photos: Post photographers have been on the ground from the very beginning of the war — here’s some of their most powerful work.
How you can help: Here are ways those in the U.S. can help support the Ukrainian people as well as what people around the world have been donating.
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