Putin Unleashes Barrage of Missiles on Ukrainian Civilian Areas

The Russian president tied the attack to a bombing of the bridge to Crimea, and vowed that more strikes would follow if Russian targets were hit again.

With Attacks on Ukraine, Putin Gives Hard-Liners What They Wanted

A sharp shift toward deadly strikes signaled that domestic pressure over Russia’s flailing war effort had escalated to the point where Vladimir Putin felt a decisive show of force was necessary.

‘Our Bubble Has Been Burst’: Older Storm Victims Face an Uncertain Future

Retirees displaced by Hurricane Ian confront a wrenching situation: At their age, remaking the lives they loved so much in Florida may not be possible.

Russia Launches Biggest Strikes on Ukraine in Months

Kyiv, Lviv and Other Cities Hit in Retaliation From Moscow

• Attacks on more than 10 cities appeared to target civilian areas and energy facilities as winter approaches.
• At least 5 people were killed in Kyiv, where explosions sent residents scrambling for shelter during the morning rush hour.

Some Russian hawks say the attacks are a sign that the Kremlin is escalating the war.

Why Little-Noticed State Legislative Races Could Be Hugely Consequential

Races in state legislatures are often quiet and turn on local issues like roads or schools. But a Supreme Court case could give these legislative bodies nearly absolute power over federal elections.

Blunt Criticism of Russian Army Signals New Challenge for Putin

An official in a Russian-occupied region of Ukraine suggested Russia’s defense minister should shoot himself because of his army’s failings, an unusually blunt and public rebuke of Kremlin leadership.

In Global Slowdown, China Holds Sway Over Countries’ Fates

The lender of choice for many nations over the past decade, Beijing now has the power to cut them off, lend more or forgive some of their debts.