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Former U.S. ambassador to Russia John J. Sullivan has written a memoir about his time in Russia during the build-up and start of the invasion of Ukraine. During a recent visit to Sacred Heart University, he spoke with WSHU News Director Terry Sheridan about his experience.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has returned from a brief visit to Ukraine, impressed by the country’s counteroffensive against Russia, which he said is progressing very well.

The Connecticut senator has been pleased by bipartisan support for aid to Ukraine. But some GOP presidential candidates are skeptical of giving more.

Oxford Performance Materials in South Windsor has sent more than 150 3D-printed surgical implants to hospitals in Ukraine since September 2022.

The volunteers — some in their 70s — are helping educate Ukrainians about unexploded munitions and training Ukrainian forces to disarm them.

The U.S. Transportation Command has the primary responsibility to load planes, ships, and other vehicles with supplies bound for Ukraine.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Tom Condon to discuss his article, “CT welcomes Afghan evacuees with open arms — and drivers licenses,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

More than 700 Afghans have come to Connecticut since September; Agencies now preparing for emigres from Ukraine.

U.S. Senator Gillibrand (D-NY) visited Europe over the weekend to assess the humanitarian and military needs of the Ukrainians.

Blumenthal’s plea comes after a trip to the Polish Ukrainian border where he met with Ukrainian refugees, relief organizations, members of the 82nd Airborne Division and U.S. and Polish government officials.