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"Instead of forgiveness, there will be judgment," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video shared on the last Sunday before Lent.

Driving the news: “Today is Forgiveness Sunday. But we cannot forgive the hundreds upon hundreds of victims. Nor the thousands upon thousands who have suffered," according the latest video that the leader posted to his Telegram account on Sunday night local time. "God will not forgive. Not today. Not tomorrow. Never."

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke on Sunday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and continued his efforts to promote a cease-fire.

Why it matters: Bennett’s overtures are part of a wider effort that includes French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The three leaders are coordinating their outreach to Putin and Zelensky.

The U.S. is looking at ways that it can help facilitate the supply of fighter jets to Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday.

Why it matters: In the absence of a no-fly zone, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded European countries to provide Ukraine with fighter jets to help fend off Russia's aerial assault.

Russia has placed the staff at a Ukrainian nuclear plant under its direct command and restricted workers' ability to communicate with the outside world, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a statement Sunday.

Driving the news: Russian forces seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in southeastern Ukraine — the largest in Europe — earlier this week, after shelling the plant and igniting a fire at the site.

TikTok said Sunday it will suspend the ability to post new content and livestreams in Russia, in light of the country's "fake news" law, which has been denounced by free speech activists and the global community.

Why it matters: Russian President Vladimir Putin's crackdown on dissent of the country's invasion of Ukraine is forcing independent and social media outlets out of the country.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) did not rule out the possibility of supporting the establishment of a no-fly zone above Ukraine during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, saying, "I would take nothing off the table."

Why it matters: Although Ukrainian officials have repeatedly asked for a no-fly zone amid Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, NATO countries have ruled out the possibility for fear of triggering a war between the alliance and Russia.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" from Moldova on Sunday: "[W]e’ve seen very credible reports of deliberate attacks on civilians, which would constitute a war crime."

Why it matters: The International Criminal Court said last week it has launched an investigation into allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide committed in Ukraine.

Ukraine has a plan should President Volodymyr Zelensky be killed during the Russian invasion, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday.

Driving the news: “The Ukrainians have plans in place that I'm not going to talk about or get into any details on to make sure that there is what we would call continuity of government one way or another. And let me leave it at that,” Blinken said on CBS' "Face the Nation."

The U.S. is working with its European allies to look into the possibility of banning Russian oil imports, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday.

Why it matters: Momentum had grown in Congress for the U.S. to cut off imports of oil from Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine. But the White House had been reluctant to take action against the world's No. 2 oil producer.

The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine has topped 1.5 million in 10 days, making the exodus the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World World II, the UN refugee agency said on Sunday.

What they're saying: "In the coming days millions more lives will be uprooted, unless there is an immediate end to this senseless conflict," UNHCR added.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his pleas for a no-fly zone in a new video posted Sunday, after Russian missiles struck the city of Vinnytsia, destroying the city's regional airport.

Why it matters: Alliance leaders have thus far ruled out declaring a no-fly zone, as it could trigger a widespread conventional war between a non-NATO member state, NATO nations and a nuclear-powered Russia.

Visa, Mastercard and American Express are suspending operations in Russia in response to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the companies said.

Why it matters: Sanctions and divestment from the business community have increasingly isolated Russia from the rest of the world. Businesses operating there have a limited ability to collect revenue or pay workers and suppliers.

Ukraine will receive another batch of SpaceX's Starlink satellite systems next week, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed in a tweet early Sunday morning local time after speaking with Elon Musk.

Why it matters: An initial set of Starlink satellites was activated above Ukraine, with additional terminals delivered, after Ukrainian officials requested Musk's help in bringing internet access to parts of the country in the wake of Russia's unprovoked invasion.

Media outlets are apologizing for the way they've been discussing the war in Ukraine.

Why it matters: Subconscious biases against non-white refugees have surfaced amid the flood of news coverage.