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The News Roundup — International

WAMU 88.5
Published March 31, 2022 at 2:40 PM EDT
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Russian government via teleconference in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Russian government via teleconference in Moscow.

After reports that Putin was planning to pull back some Russian troops, U.S. officials have said he’s instead repositioning his forces.

European countries are strategizing to cut dependence on Russian gas. Germany has thrown the switch on a plan to ration gas as the war in Ukraine continues. The prime minister of Poland said his country will ban all imports of Russian gas, oil, and coal by the end of the year.

Security was bolstered across Israel and the occupied territories this week after a Palestinian gunman killed five in what is their fifth attack in less than two weeks.

We cover the most important stories from around the world on the News Roundup.

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