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0:00.0	Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Kulman.
0:03.7	One year ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine.
0:06.2	St. Michael's Church in Ukraine's capital, Kiev, solemnly marked the anniversary at midnight.
0:16.4	President Volodymyr Zelensky reminded Ukrainians today they survived that first day of full-scale
0:21.6	war and every day since then of Russian attacks.
0:25.3	Ukrainians are holding vigils and remembrances today.
0:29.2	This morning, the Biden administration has announced fresh sanctions on Russia to punish
0:33.6	it for invading Ukraine.
0:35.5	The sanctions target more than 200 people and entities that the White House says are supporting
0:40.8	Russian military interests.
0:43.3	President Biden will meet virtually today with G7 leaders as well as with Ukrainian President
0:48.5	Volodymyr Zelensky.
0:50.1	The White House says the leaders are creating a new international group.
0:54.0	This will make sure that the allies continue to hold Russian assets that are seized in
0:58.8	the West.
0:59.8	The money is intended to help Ukraine rebuild.
1:02.6	Meanwhile, the U.N. Security Council is holding a high-level session today to discuss the
1:07.8	war in Ukraine.
1:09.1	Linda Fassula reports that session comes a day after the U.N. General Assembly adopted a
1:14.1	resolution calling for Russia to end its war.
1:17.5	The General Assembly resolution calls on Russia to cease hostilities and immediately withdraw
1:22.2	its forces from Ukraine.
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