War in Ukraine: What you need to know
The latest: Air raid sirens sounded and residents sheltered underground early Sunday as Russian forces continued to bombard Kyiv with some of the fiercest shelling since the start of the invasion.
Maps: Russia’s assault on Ukraine has been extensive with strikes and attacks across the entire country. We’re tracking the invasion here.
The invasion: Photos and videos show what the situation on the ground looks. More than 150,000 refugees have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries.
The response: Western nations have announced sweeping sanctions on Russian banks, companies and officials, including President Vladimir Putin. Some European countries have proposed economic sanctions to cut Russia off from SWIFT, a move considered a “financial nuclear weapon.”
How we got here: The conflict playing out between Russia and Ukraine is one marked by land borders and shaped by strategic influence. These four maps help explain the deep roots of the conflict and where things stand right now.
Read our full coverage of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
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