Russia has officially taken control of the Ukrainian city Kherson. Meanwhile, Russia’s neighboring country Georgia plans to submit bid to join the EU today. Also yesterday, the United Nations General Assembly voted 141-5 with 35 abstentions to condemn Russia’s invasion. Then we cover how the economic consequences continue to mount for Russia. Next let’s talk about everyone’s hero: Volodymyr Zelensky. Lastly, we close with Sen. Tim Kaine's new bill to support long COVID research and when the House select committee will finish wrapping up depositions with witnesses of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

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NY Times: "Ukraine Live Updates: First Key Southern City Falls, Ukrainian Officials Say"

Forbes: "Germans Seize Russian Billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s Mega-Yacht"

Jersusalem Post: "$1 million bounty on Putin offered by Russian businessman"

Washington Post: "Zelensky Russia Ukraine Assassination Attempt Foiled"

Washington Post:" Navalny calls on critics worldwide to fight against war"

Washington Post: "Kaine introduces bill to research and combat long covid, after suffering it himself"

The Guardian: "White House unveils new Covid strategy including ‘test to treat’ plan – as it happened"