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Back to SearchA chance meeting in war-torn Ukraine helps reconnect friends half a world away
NPR checks in on a woman in Ukraine, six months after her town was liberated from Russian occupation.
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Russia's invasion has prompted Biden to offer reconciliation to Venezuela's president
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted the Biden administration to extend an olive branch to Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro.
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3 years, 5 months ago
A new school in Kyiv is training women to pilot drones
A new school in Kyiv aims to get more women involved in the war effort by putting them in a driver's seat where few have been before: piloting drones…
3 years, 5 months ago
Updates on the latest strikes in Ukraine
Ukraine says it shot down many of the missiles sent by Russia on Monday, but the ones that got through have caused a lot of damage.
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3 years, 5 months ago
Russia faces backlash over threat to pull out of grain deal
Russia has threatened to pull out of the Black Sea Grain initiative - a move that threatens to have a profound impact on global food prices.
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3 years, 5 months ago
Putin makes unsubstantiated claim that Ukraine has plans to use a dirty bomb
Russia has given no evidence of Ukraine planning to use a bomb that would spread radiation on its own territory. The U.S. has warned Russia may be se…
3 years, 5 months ago
Another casualty of Russia's war: Some Ukrainians no longer trust their neighbors
The war in Ukraine hasn't only destroyed lives and buildings. It's also ripped apart trust in communities that endured Russian occupation. Neighbors …
3 years, 5 months ago
Progressive Democrats withdraw a letter urging Biden to be more proactive in Ukraine
Members of the congressional progressive caucus have withdrawn a letter urging President Biden to adjust his approach to the war in Ukraine.
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3 years, 5 months ago
Ukrainians keep a wary eye on U.S. midterm elections, fearing a loss of support
The likelihood that Republicans may win the House has triggered concerns in Ukraine. Last month, most House Republicans voted against a funding packa…
3 years, 5 months ago
Iran denies that it is supplying weaponry to Russia for use in Ukraine
Iran is wading into Russia's war on Ukraine with reported plans to sell surface to surface missiles and drones to Moscow. Will Iran's help change the…
3 years, 5 months ago