Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses the nation in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 24, 2022.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has won praise as a heroic defender of democracy in the face of Russian aggression. As the war enters its second year, what does the public expect from its president? And, attacks on the Kyiv area have receded and rebuilding damaged areas is underway. But homeowners say the Ukrainian government isn’t providing enough financial assistance to cover the cost of repairs. Also, the White House has proposed new limits on asylum that presumes migrants are ineligible for protection if they didn’t first apply in another country. The proposal is similar to the sharp limits instituted by the Trump administration. Plus, Seattle becomes the first US city to outlaw caste discrimination.
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