World Slovakia joins fellow NATO member Poland in sending fighter jets to Ukraine Ukraine has long sought fighter jets, though these are old Soviet-made MiG-29s and not the more advanced Western warplanes that Kyiv covets. Nishant Dahiya Rob Schmitz
Politics Ron DeSantis says backing Ukraine is not in the U.S. interest, a sign of a GOP divided Gov. Ron DeSantis is opposed to U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. So is former President Donald Trump. The issue seems poised to become a flashpoint in the 2024 presidential race. Franco Ordoñez
World U.S. and Russia's top diplomats meet for the first time since the Ukraine war began Relations between the two countries have collapsed over the Ukraine war, with the U.S. slapping thousands of sanctions on Russia, and militarily, economically and diplomatically supporting Ukraine. Charles Maynes Raksha Kumar Michele Kelemen
World In the Donbas, Russia's vast numbers of troops weigh heavily on Ukraine's defenders Russia and Ukraine are believed to have suffered equally horrific losses in the war. But when it comes to troop strength, the math is on Russia's side. Its population is four times Ukraine's. Frank Langfitt
World China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia The two leaders met in Beijing and discussed the war in Ukraine, a week after China released a position paper, calling for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. John Ruwitch
Technology How Russia is losing — and winning — the information war in Ukraine The war in Ukraine is also playing out online, where Russia is using propaganda, fake accounts, and manipulated videos and images to deflect blame and undermine support for Ukraine. Shannon Bond
World China calls for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine As Russia's war in Ukraine enters its second year, Beijing has repeatedly said it would broker any cease-fire talks, a proposal Ukrainians are wary of because of China's close ties with Moscow. John Ruwitch Emily Feng
Latin America Pregnant Russians flock to Argentina, seeking passports — and options — for their kids The navy blue booklets, available to anyone born there, allow entry to 171 countries without a visa. It's a backup plan that well-off Russians believe may come in handy in the ever-uncertain future. The Associated Press
Putin and China's top diplomat pledge to strengthen ties The meeting comes just days before the anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, and after some reports that Chinese leader Xi Jinping may visit Russia in the coming months. John Ruwitch
National What happens now after Russia suspends the last nuclear arms treaty with the U.S.? Just before he invaded Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed with other leaders that "a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." So why is he eroding a key treaty? Bill Chappell
