The fatal blast in Poland shows the heightened risk of escalation
New York Times: Hasty and inaccurate reactions from some countries was worrisome.
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Biden says 'unlikely' missile was launched from Russia after emergency G7 and Nato meeting
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Poland lays razor wire on border with Russia’s Kaliningrad
Government orders construction of a barrier to prevent another migration crisis.
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Four neighbouring countries to restrict Russian tourists
EU bloc countries are tightening their restrictions on travel for Russian nationals.
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Poland begins to dismantle Soviet-era monument
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Poland-Belarus border wall: Migrants kept out, suffer abuse by guards
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Biden to send more weapons to Ukraine, Nato depot destroyed
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Poland shows the risks for women when abortion is banned
New York Times: Poland's abortion ban has had many unintended consequences.
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Russians push on Donbas as Polish leader visits Kyiv
Russia launched artillery and missile attacks in Donbas as Ukraine seeks to join the EU.
Emergency contraception sent to Ukraine amid rape crisis
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Putin wants Ukraine dominated by Russian public holiday
Russia scales up bombardment in hopes of celebrating Victory Day on May 9.
Russia cuts gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria
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Zelenskyy pressed Hollywood for an appearance at the Oscars
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US President Joe Biden declared that Vladimir Putin 'cannot remain in power'.
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A town on Ukraine's edge, determined to escape its past
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Poland expels 45 Russians suspected of spying
Tensions flare further in Europe as Russian diplomats are accused of spying.
Putin's European invasion plan re-emerges
Footage aired on Russian TV shows the plan to capture Nato countries near Ukraine.
Shelling of Kyiv stepped up, civilians flee Mariupol
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Pentagon says Poland's jet offer for Ukraine 'not tenable'
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Polish volunteers rescuing Ukraine invasion's 'four legged victims'
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