Today's Headlines: Putin Declares a Nuclear Alert, and Biden Seeks De-escalation

Ukraine Agrees to Talks With Russia, but Fighting Still Rages
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Monday, February 28, 2022

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Putin Declares a Nuclear Alert, and Biden Seeks De-escalation

Putin Declares a Nuclear Alert, and Biden Seeks De-escalation

By David E. Sanger and William J. Broad

When the Russian leader ordered his nuclear forces into "special combat readiness," the U.S. could have gone on high alert. Instead, the administration tried not to inflame him.

Ukraine Agrees to Talks With Russia, but Fighting Still Rages

Ukraine Agrees to Talks With Russia, but Fighting Still Rages

By Valerie Hopkins, Anton Troianovski and Steven Erlanger

Putin, accusing the West of "aggressive statements," puts nuclear forces on alert. Kyiv remains in Russian cross-hairs as Ukrainians push back.

A New Message for Police: If You See Something, Say Something

A New Message for Police: If You See Something, Say Something

By Shaila Dewan

Officers fear retaliation if they step in to stop misconduct by other officers. In the wake of George Floyd's death, departments are trying to change that.

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Ukraine Invasion Tests the Ties That Bind Putin and Xi

World

Ukraine Invasion Tests the Ties That Bind Putin and Xi

By Steven Lee Myers

The two autocrats have brought their countries closer together than ever. But for China, the costs of Russia's adventurism could be high.

We Should Claim Our Disabled Ancestors With Pride

Opinion | Guest Essay

We Should Claim Our Disabled Ancestors With Pride

By Jennifer Natalya Fink

In the past, their stories were often hidden in shame. But we can make our familly histories whole by telling them. 

Today's Videos

E.U. Says It Will Finance Provision of Weapons to Ukraine

Video Video: E.U. Says It Will Finance Provision of Weapons to Ukraine

By The Associated Press

The European Union's top official said that the bloc would "finance the purchase and delivery" of weapons and other equipment to Ukraine. She also announced new sanctions against Russia and Belarus, including a ban on Russian flights in E.U. airspace.

300,000 Ukrainians Have Fled to the E.U., Officials Say

Video Video: 300,000 Ukrainians Have Fled to the E.U., Officials Say

By The Associated Press

European Union officials warned of a humanitarian crisis and estimated that more than seven million people would be displaced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

New York Lifting Statewide Mask Mandate for Schools

Video Video: New York Lifting Statewide Mask Mandate for Schools

By New York State Office Of The Governor Via Youtube

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York would no longer require students and educators to wear masks in schools starting Wednesday.

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