China and India have both called for de-escalation between Russian and Ukrainian forces after deadly missile strikes occurred Monday across Ukraine, per the New York Times.
Driving the news: China and India are two of Russia's biggest allies, and both have refrained from criticizing the Russian invasion since it began in February. However, neither statement about the long-range missile strikes contained strong criticism of Russia's actions.
The superintendent of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District has announced his retirement through a Facebook post shared by his wife.
Driving the news: "I am truly grateful for your support and well wishes. My decision to retire has not been made lightly and was made after much prayer and discernment," Hal Harrell said in a post on his wife's Facebook page Monday.
What they're saying: House Armed Services Chairman Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), who led a congressional delegation to four European NATO allies last week, tells Axios that while European leaders are concerned about the energy crunch and potential escalation, the alliance remains surprisingly unified.
Details: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on Telegram there were "missiles hitting" across Ukraine as he accused Russian forces of trying to "wipe us off the face of the Earth," adding: "Unfortunately, there are dead and wounded."
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday the explosion of a bridge linking mainland Russia to Crimea was the result of a terrorist attack by Ukraine's special services.
What they're saying: "Putin accuses Ukraine of terrorism? Sounds too cynical even for Russia," tweeted Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, condemning Russian forces for deadly missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia apartments over the weekend.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has personally overseen Pyongyang's recent spate of missile launches that were "tactical nuclear" drills that represented an "obvious warning" to the U.S. and South Korea, state media reported Monday.
The big picture: The statement, released on the 77th anniversary of the foundation of Pyongyang's ruling Workers' Party, claimed the North Korean drills staged "the simulation of an actual war" while also responding to U.S.-South Korean exercises in recent weeks, according to the state-run KCNA news agency.
Protests in Iran over the death in Tehran police custody of Mahsa Amini entered a fourth week, amid reports security forces were arresting children inside schools in attempts to quell anti-government unrest Sunday.
The big picture: "At least 185 people, including at least 19 children, have been killed in the nationwide protests across Iran," per a statement from the Norway-based nonprofit Iran Human Rights, which says it has members inside and outside of Iran.
Pope Francis — an outspoken critic of Europe’s response to migrants and asylum seekers — on Sunday called the continent's migrant crisis “disgusting, sinful, criminal,” The Washington Post reports.
Driving the news: The Bishop of Rome’s comments delivered in St. Peter’s Square reinforce his stance that migration is a humanitarian crisis that concerns everyone.
Driving the news: "I think it's going to be a two for two," said Richardson, who added that he has met with senior Russian officials; "individuals close to President Vladimir Putin."
President Biden's warning last week that Russia's war in Ukraine marks the highest risk nuclear "Armageddon" since the Cuban missile crisis was a reflection of the war's high stakes and not new intelligence the U.S. has received, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Sunday on ABC's "This Week."
Russia continued its rush on Sunday to reestablish supply lines to Crimea, after an explosion on Saturday damaged a bridge that serves as a critical supply route for Russia's troops in Ukraine.
Driving the news: By Saturday night, some limited road and rail traffic had resumed on the Kerch Bridge.
