Kyiv hopes an expanded United Nations presence will deter further Russian attacks on infrastructure Source

Some residents say they have seen a surge in Covid cases even as official daily tallies drop Source

Pledge to boost military spending follows mass protests over France’s pension plans Source

Stronger Chinese economy will boost demand for commodities but could ease supply-chain bottlenecks, sending mixed signals for central bankers Source

Maneuvers come a day after President Biden signed defense-policy bill authorizing $10 billion in military assistance to Taipei Source

The Ukrainian president will meet President Biden and address a joint session of Congress during his trip, Congress, seeking to solidify American support ahead of a shift to divided government in Washington and as Russia’s war in Ukraine heads into its second year. Source