Politics Putin turns down Biden talks and defends Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid The Kremlin dismissed the idea of talks with President Biden to end the war in Ukraine and said its assault on Ukrainian infrastructure was an "inevitable" response to Kyiv's attacks. Charles Maynes
Business What to know about the West's new efforts to slash Russia's oil revenue Plans take effect next week that would ban most Russian oil imports from Europe and put a price cap on the oil going elsewhere. But Russia could still make money off oil to fund its war in Ukraine. Jackie Northam
World Ukrainian women have started learning a crucial war skill: how to fly a drone The Female Pilots of Ukraine is the first of its kind in the country at a time when the Ukrainian military has been using drones for reconnaissance and fighting against Russian forces. Ashley Westerman
World Photos: The emotional scenes as the 1st train from Kyiv arrives in liberated Kherson Family members separated for months poured out onto the platform and embraced their loved ones in tearful, joyful reunions. Passengers gawked as they took in the destruction of Russia's occupation. Carol Guzy Pete Kiehart
World Screams from Russia's alleged torture basements still haunt Ukraine's Kherson These are just some of the chilling accounts from Ukrainians in Kherson after 8 1/2 months under Russian occupation. Jason Beaubien
World Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine — but that is starting to change Though Italy's new prime minister vows to continue the country's staunch support for Ukraine, much of the public is critical of Italian weapons deliveries and analysts say the government may waver. Sylvia Poggioli
World Russia says it's withdrawing from the key city of Kherson, but Ukraine is skeptical Russia announced a withdrawal from Kherson, Ukraine, but the Ukrainian government said there's "no signs" Russian forces left without a fight. Jason Beaubien Charles Maynes
World Russia rejoins U.N. deal to ship grain from Ukraine, easing food insecurity concerns Russia, which had suspended participation over the weekend, says the grain deal is back on after assurances that shipping corridors would not be used for military purposes. Fatma Tanis
World Millions of Ukrainians have escaped the war. Many still can't find enough work Sixty percent of Ukrainians who fled their homes for other parts of the country have lost their jobs, as Russia's invasion has upended industries and destroyed businesses. Nathan Rott Claire Harbage
Latin America An intense global scramble is on to keep Ukraine grain deal alive, as Russia pulls out Countries are scrambling to salvage a deal allowing Ukraine to export grain, after Russia said it pulled out indefinitely, a decision that risks worsening global hunger. Fatma Tanis
