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The rare defection by a former member of the notorious Russian paramilitary force could aid investigations into Moscow’s atrocities.

Ukraine is pushing for more advanced weapons, ahead of pivotal international meetings at the end of the week.

The appointment of Boris Pistorius comes as Germany faces increasing calls to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

Ukraine’s push for more advanced weapons is a focus at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and in meetings of allied political and military officials.

Weeks after the ouster of a leftist president, persistent protests and a mounting death toll have exacerbated widespread disillusionment with the country’s young democracy.

In Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, Russian strikes and power outages are part of the school day. Teachers and students press on with resolve.

Tennis has struggled with its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which Belarus has supported.

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, now based in Lithuania, denounced the proceedings as a “farce,” adding that her government-appointed defense lawyer had not responded to her attempts at contact.

Deaths outnumbered births last year for the first time in six decades. Experts see major implications for China, its economy and the world.

Covid hospitalizations have not surged so far this season.