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In this handout photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks to media at a briefing after the Security Council meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists are blaming each other for an outbreak of fighting in the country's rebel-held east. Ukraine's Army Chief of Staff Ruslan Homchak, right, and the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov, left, listen. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)

Government troops, rebels exchange fire in eastern Ukraine

Associated Press

A Belarusian demonstrator holds a poster as other gather to protest closer integration with Russia which protesters fear could erode the post-Soviet independence of Belarus, in downtown in Minsk, Belarus, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. The presidents of Belarus and Russia have met to discuss deeper economic ties between the two close allies amid mounting concerns in Minsk that Moscow ultimately wants to subdue its neighbor.(AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Is Russia eyeing Belarus takeover? Integration talks deepen

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV - Associated Press

Natalia Nikonorova, a representative of Russia-backed rebels in Donetsk, right, and Vladislav Deinego, a representative of Russia-backed rebels in Luhanskleft, look at each other during a news conference after peace talks for Ukraine, in Minsk, Belarus, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Ukraine and Russia-backed separatist rebels have failed to reach agreement on a prisoner exchange during another round of talks on the conflict in eastern Ukraine. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Ukraine, separatists fail to agree on prisoner exchange

By YURAS KARMANAU - Associated Press

Protesters argue with pro-government people dressed in black during a rally in downtown Minsk, Belarus, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Several hundreds demonstrators gathered to protest against closer integration with Russia. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Protests erupt as Russia seeks closer ties with Belarus

By YURAS KARMANAU and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, a Belarus' Army serviceman walks to cast his ballot during an early election at a polling station in Minsk, Belarus, ahead of the parliamentary election to be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Belarus holds vote, ignores blatant ballot box stuffing

By Yuras Karmanau - Associated Press

Holding flags of opposition parties people attend celebration in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, March 24, 2019, on the eve of March 25, a traditional day of demonstration for the opposition. Many people gather to mark what they call Freedom Day, on the 101st anniversary of the 1918 declaration of the first, short-lived independent Belarus state, the Belarusian People's Republic lasted until 1919. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Anti-government protesters march in Belarusian capital

Associated Press

UN: 2015 peace accord for Ukraine’s east not implemented

By EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press

Ongoing fighting between rebels of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic and Ukrainian government forces has resulted in collateral damage such as the destruction of civilians' homes. Western powers, though realizing the situation there is grim, are increasingly faced with few viable intervention options. (Reuters)

Ukraine fighters vow to press on in four-year conflict

By Seth J. Frantzman

Trump administration taps former NATO envoy for Ukraine role

By JOSH LEDERMAN and MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

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Masterpieces in a minor key — the joys of positional chess

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 file photo, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend the talks in Minsk, Belarus. In more than two decades in power, the autocratic leader of Belarus has cast his nation as Moscow's closest ally, securing tens of billions of dollars in Russian subsidies. Now, the Kremlin finally seems to have lost patience with its unruly ally. (Yekaterina Shtukina/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Russia-Belarus rift grows as Putin loses patience

By YURAS KARMANAU and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV - Associated Press

Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko gestures while speaking at the European Olympic Committees General Assembly in Minsk, Belarus, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. Lukashenko says his country is ready to host the 2019 European Games. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Belarusian capital Minsk awarded 2019 European Games

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko gestures while speaking at the European Olympic Committees General Assembly in Minsk, Belarus, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. Lukashenko says his country is ready to host the 2019 European Games. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Belarusian capital Mink selected to host 2019 European Games

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

Belarus capital seems main contender for 2019 European Games

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

President Alexander Lukashenko, of Belarus, addresses the 2015 Sustainable Development Summit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) ** FILE **

Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus president, set for re-election

By Yuras Karmanau - Associated Press

Firefighters were unable to save a house during shelling Monday night in Donetsk, Ukraine. The artillery exchange between government troops and Russia-backed rebels killed several people. (Associated Press)

Russia-Ukraine clashes spark fears Vladimir Putin may greenlight offensive

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

An Ukrainian soldier walks past trenches near the road between the towns of Debaltseve and Artemivsk, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. The Ukrainian government and Russia-backed rebels accused each other Monday of violating a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine, a day before the parties are due to start withdrawing heavy weaponry under a recently brokered deal. The cease-fire, which went into effect on Sunday, had raised cautious hopes for an end to the 10-month-old conflict, which has already claimed more than 5,300 lives. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

KIM R. HOLMES: Arming the Ukraine is necessary

By Kim R. Holmes

President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are taking opposing tacks on Ukraine's ongoing faceoff with Russia, with Mr. Obama taking a hard-line stance and Mrs. Merkel seeking a diplomatic solution. (Associated Press)

Obama, Angela Merkel at odds over arming Ukraine against Russia

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Russia's team captain Alexander Ovechkin, looks on, during the Oddset Hockey Games match between Czech Republic and Russia, at the Globe arena in Stockholm, Sweden, Saturday, May 3, 2014. Russia won by 5-0. (AP Photo/TT News Agency, Maja Suslin) SWEDEN OUT

Alex Ovechkin will miss at least one game after knee injury

By Karel Janicek - Associated Press

Injured Ovechkin to miss at least 1 game at worlds

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press