Source: Reuters

A rising number of babies are being born prematurely — before 37 weeks of pregnancy — in Ukraine, particularly in regions near the frontlines, where some areas have seen rates nearly double since the conflict started with Russia's invasion in 2022. Experts say the reasons for premature births are complex, but the profound psychological and physical stress the war is inflicting on pregnant mothers is contributing. ( AP video shot by: Vasilisa Stepanenko) #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday claims the Russian economy was struggling amid the ongoing military operation in Ukraine were "wishful thinking". Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Source: Reuters