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Russia Pounds Ukrainian Cities in One of the Largest Air Attacks of the War

Russia targeted Ukrainian cities with more than 150 missiles and drones on Friday morning, in what Ukrainian officials said was one of the largest air assaults of the war. At least 30 people were killed, and more than 160 were wounded, according to the Ukrainian government, and critical infrastructure was damaged.

China Appoints Naval Commander as Defense Minister

China on Friday appointed a naval commander with experience in the South China Sea as its minister of defense, filling a monthslong vacancy created by the unexplained disappearance of the previous minister, who appeared to have fallen in an investigation into possible corruption or other misdeeds.

How the Russian Government Silences Wartime Dissent

A law making it illegal to discredit Russia’s army has ensnared thousands of Russians for even mild acts or statements against the war.

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