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Ukraine Successfully Fends Off Intense Russian Air Attack on Kyiv

Ukraine's air defenses successfully thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv early Tuesday morning, shooting down all 18 missiles. This was the eighth time this month that Russian air raids had targeted the capital, and the attack was described as “exceptional in its density”. The international community has condemned Russia's actions and called for a de-escalation of the conflict in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia since 2014.

Attorney General William Barr Grants Special Counsel Status to John Durham to Investigate Origins of Russia Investigation

Attorney General William Barr has granted special counsel status to John Durham, the prosecutor he appointed to investigate the origins of the Russia investigation. Durham's report concluded that the Justice Department and FBI had "failed to uphold their important mission of strict fidelity to the law" in their investigation, though much of the information disclosed in the report had already been made public. This special counsel status gives Durham the authority to complete his work without being easily fired, and his report is likely to be the last major report from the Trump-era Justice Department.

Special Counsel John Durham Concludes Four-Year Investigation into FBI’s Conduct During 2016 Presidential Election

John Durham's four-year investigation into the FBI's conduct during the 2016 presidential election has concluded with the release of a 300-page report. The report found that the Justice Department and FBI "failed to uphold their important mission of strict fidelity to the law" when it came to the events of the 2016 campaign. It also stated that the FBI's actions were negligent, but not the result of intentional misconduct or political bias. The report has been met with mixed reactions from both sides of the political aisle.

China’s Special Envoy to Europe Visits Ukraine, Russia and European Countries in Diplomatic Offensive to Secure Support for Ukraine’s Military

China's special envoy to Europe is visiting Ukraine, Russia, and other European countries this week as tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a diplomatic offensive to secure military aid from France, Germany, and the UK, while his troops are making gains against the Kremlin. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised Ukraine's bravery and promised to give them hundreds more missiles and attack drones. China is seeking to play a role in the conflict, though it is unclear what that role will be.

German Leaders Welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Berlin for Talks on Arms Deliveries and Rebuilding Efforts

German leaders welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Berlin on Sunday for talks about a new package of military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion). The aid includes tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition, and was announced the day before Zelenskyy's arrival. He had previously met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday to seek support for Ukraine's peace plan.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Seeks Pope Francis’ Support for Peace Plan to End War in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Vatican on Saturday to seek the support of Pope Francis for Ukraine's peace plan to end the war launched by Russia a year ago. During the meeting, Zelenskyy discussed the tens of thousands of deported Ukrainian children and held meetings with Italian officials. This marks Zelenskyy's first trip to Italy since the beginning of the Russian invasion, and the outcome of the meetings is yet to be seen.

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