The U.S. calls Russian troop deployment in two separatist areas of Ukraine .

The U.S. calls Russian troop deployment in two separatist areas of
recognized the two as independent states.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz suspends the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
Ukraine "the beginning of an invasion." Russia said Monday that it
from Russia as Western nations aim to punish Russia for its actions in
Ukraine.
In Hong Kong, chief Carrie Lam says health officials will test everyone in
the territory for COVID-19 three times in March.
And the U.S. Soccer Federation agrees to pay members of the U.S.
Women's National Soccer team $22 million to balance their pay with
men.