Ukraine's currency is being bolstered with financial support from other nations
Financial assistance to Ukraine will help shore up the country's currency, which has maintained strong buying power despite the war.
Europe
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is in Germany for the first time since Russia invaded
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sunday welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Berlin on his first visit to the country since Russia invaded Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy meets with the pope at the Vatican
The Ukrainian president held talks in Rome, where he received pledges of both open-ended military and financial support as well as stronger backing for Ukraine's aim to join the European Union.
Ukraine is expected to make a counteroffensive to take back Crimea
Ukraine's counteroffensive is expected any day, and there's a debate about whether taking back Crimea is a good idea for Ukraine to do.
Tens of thousands march against Serbia's populist leadership following mass shootings
Many chanted slogans decrying Serbia's president, whom they blame for creating an atmosphere of hopelessness and division they say indirectly led to the two mass shootings that killed 17.
A former U.S. Army general predicts 'successful' Ukrainian offensive
Ex-U.S. Army Europe commanding Gen. Ben Hodges predicts success for Ukraine's long-awaited counterattack against Russia
Erdogan lashes out at main rival as voters prepare to go to the polls Sunday
Analysts are calling the election the most challenging election President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has faced. The one-time reformer now faces opposition over a bad economy and his own heavy-handed rule.
Morning news brief
The pandemic border policy known as Title 42 has ended. Turkey's president faces stiff opposition heading into Sunday's election. Just how much learning did students miss during the pandemic?
Ukraine's long-awaited spring counteroffensive against Russia is on hold
Ukrainian's president says more weapons are needed before a spring counteroffensive begins. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to retired U.S Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges about if a delay hurts Ukraine's effort.
Turkey's president has built vast power over 20 years. But he may lose on Sunday
A struggling economy and slow earthquake response add up to a tough election for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has dominated Turkish politics for the past 20 years.