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Tag: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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As Wimbledon Begins, an Era of Sports Free of Bans and Boycotts Ends
For decades, sports has avoided punishing athletes for the actions of their countries. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put an end to that.
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G7 Leaders Work to Punish Russia Over Ukraine War
On the first day of their gathering, Group of 7 leaders moved to increase the economic pressure on Russia, but a missile attack on the Ukrainian capital made clear that Moscow is not backing down.
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Missile Strike in Kyiv Rattles Residents After Weeks of Quiet
The strike on Sunday morning shook many out of the relative sense of security that has prevailed in Ukraine’s capital since the Russians were pushed out of its periphery in early April.
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Ukraine War’s Latest Victim? The Fight Against Climate Change.
As leaders of the Group of 7 gather in Germany, the scramble to replace Russian fossil fuels is raising concerns that hard-won climate targets will be missed.