Good morning. We're covering appearances by Vladimir Putin and President Biden, and a deadly raid in the West Bank. |
 | | President Biden was resolute about American commitment to the defense of NATO allies.Doug Mills/The New York Times |
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Biden's appearance in Europe |
President Biden wrapped up a three-day trip to Europe yesterday with a promise of America's commitment to its allies. He met in Warsaw with leaders from NATO's eastern flank, reminding them that they know "what's at stake in this conflict, not just for Ukraine, but for the freedom of democracies throughout Europe and around the world." |
In Russia, Vladimir Putin, the president, warmly welcomed China's top diplomat to Moscow. To a flag-waving crowd of about 200,000 Russians, he depicted the war as an existential battle for Russia, telling those gathered in a Moscow stadium that "there is a battle underway on our historical borders, for our people." |
The increasingly direct confrontation between the U.S. and Russian leaders, 700 miles apart, was unfolding as Ukrainian officials warned of more attacks on their cities. A barrage of Russian missiles struck Kharkiv, in northeastern Ukraine, yesterday during a nationwide air-raid alert. |
Analysis: In some respects, the world may appear to be retreating into two blocs that bear similarities to those of the Cold War. The reality is more complicated, as many countries remain on the fence. That has touched off a messy, behind-the-scenes effort by both sides to win support. |
In other news from the war: |
- Meeting with Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, at the Kremlin, Putin passed along his "very best wishes" to "my friend" Xi Jinping, China's leader. The meeting underscored how Beijing and Moscow have sought to show that they remain close.
- As Ukrainian forces battle Russian attacks and warn of a large-scale missile bombardment, Kyiv is also casting an anxious eye on Russian threats via Belarus and Moldova that officials say pose minimal immediate risks but cannot be ignored.
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 | | A Palestinian facing off with an Israeli military vehicle.Zain Jaafar/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images |
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At least 10 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid |
Palestinian officials said at least 10 Palestinians had been killed and more than 100 others wounded in an hourslong gun battle between the Israeli security forces and armed Palestinian groups in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The region is bracing for more unrest. |
The rare daytime firefight occurred during an operation aimed at arresting Palestinian gunmen in Nablus, according to the Israeli military. Six of the dead were fighters, several armed Palestinian groups said. But four had no known affiliation with any armed faction. Footage seemed to show at least two people being shot with their backs to gunfire. |
Palestinian officials say this has been the deadliest start to a year for Palestinians in the West Bank since 2000, prompting comparisons with the Palestinian insurgency known as the second intifada. Nearly 60 Palestinians have been killed so far. |
Breakdown: Analysts said the timing of the raids — during the day instead of at night, when the army usually conducts its operations — was a factor. During the day, residents are more likely to be caught in the crossfire or to join the clashes. |
 | | The Goncharuk family arrived in Wroclaw, Poland, from Kharkiv, Ukraine.Maciek Nabrdalik for The New York Times |
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How Poland welcomed Ukrainians seeking refuge |
Poland has long been one of the world's most ethnically homogeneous countries, with a deep-seated mistrust of outsiders and a complicated history with Ukraine. Yet since Russia invaded Ukraine, Poland has provided an open-armed response to those fleeing the war. It is now sheltering around two million Ukrainians. |
Rebuilt from ruins after 1945, Poland has accommodated far more Ukrainian refugees than any other country. Germany is next, with about a million. Many of the refugees now have jobs with Polish companies, and their children are in Polish schools. All have access to Polish health care and other services. For now, many say they eventually hope to return to Ukraine. |
Poland's response to the refugee situation in Ukraine has won plaudits from the E.U. and has given its right-wing government more clout, offsetting some earlier difficulties around what Brussels views as moves to undermine the independence of the Polish judiciary and discriminate against L.G.B.T.Q. people. |
Political response: Attempts from the far right to create animosity between Ukrainians and Poles have failed, said Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister. In the long run, he said, the influx will "make us stronger from many different angles." |
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- A decision to replace Nigeria's currency with newly designed bills within just four months has wrought chaos.
- The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether internet platforms could be sued over claims that they support international terrorism by failing to remove terrorism-related videos.
- The temporary suspension of a star Olympic runner from Australia over doping allegations has opened a national debate over testing procedures and integrity.
- An alligator killed an 85-year-old woman on a walk with her dog in Florida.
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| SPORTS NEWS FROM THE ATHLETIC |
Manchester United fans divided over Qatari takeover bid: At a time when money rules soccer more than ever, some fans think it's the only way to compete. Others have ethical objections. |
Napoli's Champions League run: Napoli is 15 points ahead in Serie A and has one foot in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. It's quite a resurgence for the team. |
Here's what it feels like to make a huge error as a goalkeeper: Real Madrid and Liverpool's goalkeepers both gave away goals in their match this week. Their mistakes are analyzed by a goalkeeper who knows the feeling. |
One caffè, hold the E.V.O.O. |
Italians like coffee. Italians also like olive oil. And so Starbucks, which has amassed something of a following in Italy, is bringing the two together with five new beverages, branded Oleato, which debuted this week. |
Howard Schultz, the founder of the coffee giant, called the new line a "transformational idea" — his own — that had come to him while he was traveling through Italy last summer. It was, he said, "a unique alchemy of two of nature's most transcendent ingredients." (To be fair, people have been drinking coffee with butter for a while now.) |
A reporter for The Times was barred by Starbucks from asking taste-testers their opinion, "out of respect for their privacy." But one Italian food critic gave the beverages ratings between 6.5 and 7 out of 10. "Overall," he wrote, "it can be appreciated." |
For more: Not every American venture has fared so well among Italians. Last year, Domino's Pizza bowed out of the Italian market for good, seven years after it had bet that Romans and Neapolitans would warm to having pineapple on their pizzas. |
 | | Photograph by Heami Lee. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Rebecca Bartoshesky. |
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For 55 days before Easter, many Ethiopians eat only vegan food, like this silky stew. |
Here's today's Mini Crossword, and a clue: How something can be "Certified" on Rotten Tomatoes (five letters). |
That's it for today's briefing. And a correction: Poland joined the E.U. in 2004, not 2014, as yesterday's briefing misstated. Thanks to those who wrote in. |
Have an excellent day. — Natasha |
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