Russia's economy is hurting - and a new wave of EU sanctions aimed at crippling its 'war machine' are coming. Here are 6 key developments in the past week.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia on March 30, 2023.
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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An Ikea copycat just opened its doors in Moscow — and some customers are not impressed

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People leave a store of Belarusian retail chain Swed House on its opening day in Moscow, Russia April 15, 2023.
Customers at the opening of Swed House in Moscow Saturday.

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How the Fed is reshaping the labor market and why the nature of work is shifting, according to LinkedIn’s principal economist

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Good morning. I'm Phil Rosen. Today's newsletter may not include a job offer, but it will give you a better grasp of what to look for in this still-hot labor market.

I'm excited to share this week's conversation with one of the leading experts on jobs and hiring trends.

Ukraine hails GPS-guided Excalibur artillery shells that can hit a target 25 miles away with pinpoint accuracy

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An M982 Excalibur round being fired by Ukrainian forces.
An M982 Excalibur.

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Tucker Carlson shared made-up casualty figures from 'leaked intelligence' to argue Ukraine is losing the war

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Fox News host Tucker Carlson during a broadcast on April 13.
Fox News host Tucker Carlson during a broadcast on April 13.

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China and India are buying so much Russian oil that Moscow's now selling more crude than it was before invading Ukraine

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Russian hackers are targeting cameras at Ukrainian coffee shops to spy on convoys of Western military aid, top NSA official says

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Citizens enjoy their time at a cafe in the city center of Kyiv as daily life continues amid Russia-Ukraine war in Ukraine on March 03, 2023.
Citizens enjoy their time at a cafe in Kyiv as daily life continues amid Russia-Ukraine war in Ukraine on March 03, 2023.

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A captured Russian tank from the war in Ukraine mysteriously showed up at a truck stop in Louisiana, report says

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A Russian T-90 tank was left in Roanoke, Louisiana this week. Nobody knows how it got there.

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Major drug busts suggest Russia is becoming a hub for cocaine heading to Europe

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The Kremlin in Moscow.

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Ukrainian paramedic describes dodging artillery fire to get to injured children: 'My mother instinct kicks in'

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Tetiana is a Ukrainian paramedic with 35 years of experience.

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