The US and EU plan to impose new sanctions hours after Zelenskyy called on the UN to punish Russia for its alleged war crimes. Tuesday recap.
Author: Celina Tebor, USA TODAY
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Biden confirms Russia used hypersonic missiles, warns of coming cyberattacks on US: Live Ukraine updates
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Moderna seeks FDA authorization for a 4th COVID vaccine shot for all adults
Moderna requested emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for a fourth dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 and over.