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EU ambassadors agree on using Russian assets revenue to fund Ukraine.
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
EU ambassadors agreed in principle on a measure for using profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's recovery and military needs, the Belgian Presidency of the EU said on May 8.
Ukraine's Western partners and other allies froze around $300 billion in Russian assets at the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022. Roughly two-thirds are held in the Belgium-based financial services company Euroclear.
Russian forces attack 13 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 1.
Russian forces struck 13 communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast in 43 separate attacks throughout the day, injuring one person, the regional administration reported on May 19. At least 236 explosions were recorded.
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Russian attacks against Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast kill 1, injure 3.
Russian forces attacked Vovchansk at around 3:30 a.m. local time, killing a 63-year-old man. The other three men were injured due to the shelling.
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Zelensky: Ukraine secures stronger positions in Kharkiv Oblast amid Russia's offensive.
Zelensky also said that Ukraine successfully repels Russian assaults in Donetsk Oblast, including the area near the city of Chasiv Yar, which became one of the main strategic targets.
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Ukraine war latest: Russian 'double-tap' strike north of Kharkiv kills 6, including pregnant woman.
Key developments on May 19: Russian 'double-tap' strike north of Kharkiv kills 6, including pregnant womanUkraine’s Navy says it destroyed Russian sea minesweeper Kovrovets overnightMedia: SBU drones strike airbase, oil refinery i...
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UK defense secretary calls Germany to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles.
U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps on May 19 urged Berlin and other allies to send long-range missiles to Ukraine and to allow Kyiv to hit facilities in Russian-occupied Crimea.
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These are the top 2024 summer vacation destinations.
A group representing major U.S. airlines predicts a record number of travelers this summer. Christie Hudson, head of public relations and a travel expert for Expedia, joins CBS News to break down the top vacation destinations this year. CBS News S...
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Video appears to show Sean «Diddy» Combs assaulting singer Cassie.
Newly-surfaced surveillance video obtained by CNN appears to show rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs assaulting singer Cassie Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins wit...
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How US tariffs on Chinese cars will affect Europe - DW News.
Is the world getting more protectionist, and if it is - should we be worried? Here in Europe, policy makers and analysts are digesting the impact of US President Joe Biden's decision to impose a 100 percent tariff on electric cars from China. Some...
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Adaptive Skiers – Adventure Skiers Weekend - VOA Connect.
Determined2Heal Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that empowers, enlightens and assists those impacted by spinal cord injuries. Founded by Josh Basile, the group embarks on a winter skiing adventure in Pennsylvania, bringing together i...
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U.S. medics trapped in Gaza share emotional testimonies
A U.S.-built pier is now ready to receive aid for civilians in Gaza. Meanwhile, at least 20 American medical workers are trapped in Gaza after Israel closed the Rafah border crossing. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab spoke with two of them. CBS News Streamin...
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Powerful storm kills at least 4 and causes widespread damage in Houston.
At least four people were killed in Houston as powerful storms swept through Texas and along the Gulf Coast. Hurricane-force winds caused widespread damage and left hundreds of thousands without power in the Houston areas. NBC News' Priscilla Thom...
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