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By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said its executive board had approved an $8.1 billion, four-year loan for Ukraine, of which $1.5 billion would be disbursed immediately.

As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.

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Russia's development of the 9M729 prompted Trump to quit the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, then a cornerstone of nuclear ⁠arms control, in 2019, saying ⁠the ground-launched missile could fly far beyond the permitted limit of 500 km (310 miles).

Ukrainians in Chicago said it's a time of reflection, prayer, and hope for peace.

As Russia and Ukraine enter their fifth year of war, we check in with NPR's Joanna Kakissis for a snapshot of the key developments throughout these past four years and what the future of the war looks like.

By Pavel Polityuk and Olena Harmash KYIV, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Russia fired a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine's energy sector and railway infrastructure overnight on Thursday, injuring dozens of people,

Viktor Orbán demands Ukraine reopen oil pipeline in scathing letter, alleging "anti-Hungarian policy" amid energy supply dispute and election campaign.