Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA deadly plane crash in Russia and suspicions of revenge
We hear two conversations about the possible death of the leader of the Wagner private mercenary group, who was both instrumental in Russia's war in …
2 years, 10 months ago
Ukrainians Take A Defiant Dip in the Black Sea
Ukrainians are thumbing their noses at Putin by sunbathing and swimming on Black Sea beaches that have reopened despite the dangers of war.
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2 years, 10 months ago
NATO Training Better Prepares Ukrainian Troops in Latest Counter-Offensive
Ukrainian soldiers, who were trained by the U.S. in Germany, speak to NPR about using Western tactics – and weapons – in the latest counteroffensive …
2 years, 10 months ago
How a common greeting has become an opening to share the trauma of war
Ukrainians are struggling to cope with a mental health crisis as the war in their country drags on. NPR's Greg Myre reports "how are you?" has taken …
2 years, 10 months ago
Applying lessons learned in Afghanistan to US aid money in Ukraine
We hear from the the man charged with tracking U.S. spending in Afghanistan about what lessons learned there can be applied to the billions of dollar…
2 years, 10 months ago
How the use of drones in Ukraine is changing the way wars are fought
We hear from Kelly Grieco, senior fellow at the Stimson Center, about how the use of drones by both sides in the war in Ukraine is changing the way w…
2 years, 11 months ago
Questions about China's support of Russia
NPR's Charles Maynes tells us about China's Defense Minister's second visit to Moscow this year and what it means for China's support of Russia in it…
2 years, 11 months ago
Two young Ukrainian singers silenced by a missile
NPR's Kyiv correspondent Joanna Kakissis profiles a young musical duo who sang through the war until they were killed by a Russian missile.
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2 years, 11 months ago
Rising tension between Poland and Belarus
Military tensions are rising between Ukraine's ally Poland and Russia's ally Belarus. NPR's Rob Schmitz explains why Poland is planning to send ten …
2 years, 11 months ago
Women's professional soccer flourishes in Ukraine even as war touches some players
At a women's professional soccer match in Kyiv, NPR's Jenna McLaughlin found players are overcoming the challenges of a growing sport and a country a…
2 years, 11 months ago