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... That was part of a video posted on Twitter this morning by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky,

marking one year of war inside his country. We'll have much more coverage on this somber

anniversary in just a moment. Also ahead, the latest on the train derailment disaster in Ohio

as federal investigators appear to have identified a cause for the crash. Plus, Mike Pence gives some legitimate criticism of another potential Republican presidential

candidate.

Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Friday, February 24th. I'm Sam Stein. I'm in for

Jonathan Lemire. We begin in Europe, where it has been exactly one year since Russia launched its

unjust war on Ukraine. On Twitter this morning, Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky recognized the day, writing,

quote, on February 24th, millions of us made a choice, not a white flag, but the blue and yellow

one, not fleeing, but facing, resisting, and fighting. Was the year of pain, sorrow, faith, and unity.

And this year, we remained invisible. Invincible, sorry.

We know that 2023 will be the year of our victory. Now, here in the United States, the Biden

administration is marking the somber day by announcing a new aid package for Ukraine. It's the second

of the week. Among other things, it includes several new unmanned

aerial systems, new high mobility artillery rocket systems, and more ammunition. The White House is

also imposing new economic sanctions today against more than 200 groups and individuals in Russia

and other parts of the world that are supporting Moscow's war efforts.

G7 leaders are also set to meet to announce even more sanctions meant to hold Russia accountable.

In another display of support for Ukraine, the White House says Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken,

will address the UN Security Council in New York today to reaffirm America's

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