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URN Daily: Labor groups warn of worker exploitation. World Bank says Ukraine has dodged 'disorganization' in war.

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The Reporter's Notepad: World Bank official says Ukraine has largely dodged "disorganization," an effect that it says is one of the longest-lasting types of economic effects of war, easing the task of reconstruction.

Just The Facts: Labor groups say unions have been depleted of members and workers are vulnerable to exploitation in reconstruction. Danish export agency shifts focus in Ukraine. Ukraine aims to set up a "food hub" in Oman to target East African markets.

Here's What They Think: As the media senses significant changes ahead for the Ukraine-Russia war, the avalanche of opinion pieces continues, particularly in the US. The Washington Post calls for Biden to use his remaining days in office to hit Russia hard, and The Hill wants speedy NATO membership for Ukraine.

Sober Second Opinion: A prominent think tank has published an online tool that lets viewers track daily and cumulative trends of Russian missile attacks, including the types and number of missiles launched and the success of Ukrainian countermeasures.

The Rebuilder's Social: AHK Ukraine posts a position paper to social media explaining its reservations and recommendations about military mobilization, while the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine also highlights the issue. And JETRO, which just opened its Kyiv offices, says Ukrainian businesses can now register their products for the Japanese market free of charge.

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