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Ukraine conflict

two men in front of destroyed building

Cluster bombs can harm Ukrainians long after the shelling has stopped

By Jessica McKenzie | Climate Change, Nuclear Risk

A picture of Putin.

Europe’s ‘darkest hour,’ war in a radioactive zone, and fleeing citizens: Putin invades Ukraine

By Matt Field | Analysis

Woman handling Russian bills

Russia invaded Ukraine, but imposing financial sanctions like SWIFT may not be the best path forward.

By Aaron Arnold | Analysis