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Ukraine rejects deadline to surrender to Russia

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2 years ago

April 18, 2022

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Ukrainian Head Of State Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday declined Russia’s phone call to give up area in the eastern area component of the nation.

The location of Mariupol might be on the edge of being up to Russia anytime. The much bigger Russian armed force has actually pounded the location for weeks currently, and also Sunday noted the last day to approve Russia’s tranquility deal to put down arms in Mariupol.

Russia provided Ukrainian soldiers till 1 p.m. to give up and also pledged to get rid of any individual that withstood after the target date.

In spite of the probabilities, Zelenskyy has actually pledged to combat and also has actually rejected to give up the area to Russia.

“This fight is really essential,” Zelenskyy claimed on CNN’s State of the Union. “It is really essential for us not to permit them, to stand our ground.”

Zelenskyy claimed the area is essential to shielding the remainder of the nation from the holds of Russian Head of state Vladimir Putin.

“It can affect the training course of the entire battle since I don’t rely on the Russian armed forces and also Russian management,” Zelenskyy claimed on CNN’s State of the Union.

On ABC’s Today, Ukraine’s head of state claimed in spite of the probabilities, Ukrainian soldiers are standing up to. He confessed the scenario on the ground is hopeless.

“They will certainly battle till completion,” Head of state Denys Shmyhal claimed on ABC’s Today.

Russian soldiers have almost damaged the city of Mariupol. Ukraine’s federal government approximates greater than 20,000 individuals have actually passed away in the area considering that combating started.

Shmyhal advocated even more altruistic help. Private citizens entraped there have no accessibility to food, water or electrical power.

“(Civilians are) enduring for greater than 40 days of this altruistic situation,” Shmyhal claimed.

Russia is increase assaults throughout the nation after Ukraine effectively sank its Black Sea front runner.

On NBC’s Meet journalism, Austria’s chancellor — that met with Putin recently — cautioned that in spite of earlier beats, Putin is revealing no indicators of slowing down.

“He assumes the battle is required for safety and security assurances for the Russian Federation,” Austria Chancellor Karl Nehammer claimed.

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DC Primary Election Guide: Here's everything you need to know

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40 mins ago

June 3, 2024

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DC Primary Election Guide: Here's everything you need to know

WASHINGTON (7News) — The D.C. primary is on June 4 and 7News is following all the key races this election year. As the city battles with big issues such as fighting crime and school truancy, seats are up in the D.C. Council and the race to lead and represent the city’s wards is up to residents.

One of the top races 7News is closely watching is the seat for Ward 7 councilmember. Since councilmember and former mayor Vince Gray announced he would not seek re-election, ten Democratic candidates have stepped up to the plate for a chance to replace Gray. No one is running in the Republican primary.

On the other end, four men are vying to represent D.C.’s Ward 8 in the council chamber, including the incumbent and a Republican.

Here’s everything you need to know about D.C. Primary Elections:

WHEN TO VOTE

The primary election is Tuesday, June 4– Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE TO VOTE

Find your polling place online at the D.C. Board of Elections website.

HOW TO VOTE

Mail-in ballots are available to all registered voters — Every registered voter should have already received a mail-in ballot for the primary and general elections
Early in-person voting: You can cast your ballot early and in person at least one week before Election Day at vote centers throughout the city

WHAT RACES ARE ON THE BALLOT 2024:

Delegate to the House of Representatives

Kelly “Mikel” Williams, Democrat
Eleanor Holmes Norton, Democrat
Myrtle Patricia Alexander, Republican
Kymone Freeman, Green

At-large Member of the Council

Robert White, Democrat
Rodney Red Grant, Democrat
Darryl Moch, Green

Ward 4 Member of the Council

Janeese Lewis George, Democrat
Lisa Gore, Democrat
Paul Johnson, Democrat

Ward 7 Member of the Council

Wendell Felder, Democrat
Denise Reed, Democrat
Ebony Payne, Democrat
Villareal VJ Johnson II, Democrat
Nate Fleming, Democrat
Kelvin Brown, Democrat
Roscoe Grant Jr, Democrat
Ebbon A. Allen, Democrat
Veda Rasheed, Democrat
Eboni-Rose Thompson, Democrat

Ward 8 Member of the Council

Trayon White Sr., Democrat
Rahman Branch, Democrat
Salim Adofo, Democrat
Nate Derenge, Republican

To learn more about other candidates, go to the D.C. Board of Elections website.

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Teen killed in Northeast D.C. shooting, police say

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8 hours ago

June 2, 2024

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Teen killed in Northeast D.C. shooting, police say

D.C. police are investigating a Saturday night shooting that left a 15-year-old boy dead.

Police responded about 10:30 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of 18th Street in Northeast Washington, officials said. They found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound, who was later taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, according to authorities.

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Police investigate 4 separate overnight shootings across DC

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15 hours ago

June 2, 2024

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Police investigate 4 separate overnight shootings across DC

WASHINGTON (7News) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating four separate shootings across the District.

The first shooting police responded to was in the 1700 block of Gales Street, Northeast around 10:40 p.m. Saturday. Police said they found a boy unresponsive, and the homicide unit is investigating the shooting. Police are looking for a white four-door Kia sedan in connection to the shooting.

Police then responded to a shooting on the 1200 block of Sumner Road, Southeast around 11:30 p.m. Officers found a man injured from a gunshot wound and he was taken to a nearby hospital.

The next shooting happened just after midnight in the 1600 block of S Street, Southeast. A girl was found suffering from gunshot injuries. She was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

MPD then responded to a shooting in the 1000 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest around 3 a.m. Police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound, and he was taken to a local hospital to treat his injuries.

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