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Soldiers unload a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in Riga, Latvia, on Sept. 26, 2022. The U.S. provided Ukrainian forces with 38 HIMARS in 2022.

Biden says he'll back Ukraine as long as it takes. But some take aim at the price tag

6:21pm February 20, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

Polls show a growing number of Americans feel the United States is giving too much aid to Ukraine. That's helped lead to calls for more scrutiny of how the aid is being used.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy went from comedian to icon of democracy. This is how he did it

6:20pm February 20, 2023

by Frank Langfitt

As Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, expectations were low for Ukraine's president. But Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confounded both his allies and his enemies with his performance.

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President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy walk in front of St. Michael's cathedral in Kyiv ahead of the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Biden visits Kyiv to show solidarity, says "One year later, Ukraine still stands"

5:32pm February 20, 2023

by Joanna Kakissis

President Biden often pledges to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia "as long as it takes." The risky secret trip to the warzone is aimed at showing he means it.

Biden visits Kyiv and Poland for the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

4:50pm February 20, 2023

by Asma Khalid

President Biden is marking the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a visit to neighboring Poland after a whirlwind secret trip to Kyiv.

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A man walks among graves of Ukrainian soldiers in the "Alley of Glory" of a cemetery in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 16.

Latest on Ukraine: The first anniversary of Russia's invasion approaches (Feb. 20)

10:06am February 20, 2023

by NPR Staff

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Biden makes an unannounced trip to Kyiv and offers more support to Ukraine

8:58am February 20, 2023

President Biden made a historic visit to Ukraine's capital on Monday to mark almost a year since Russia's invasion. Biden met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy during the visit.

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Morning news brief

7:57am February 20, 2023

Ukraine is bracing for a major Russian offensive. Secretary of State Blinken is in Turkey to assess quake damage. GOP presidential hopefuls are popping up in Iowa ahead of 2024 elections.

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President Biden makes an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital

6:53am February 20, 2023

Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced a half a billion dollars of additional assistance to Ukraine.

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Jedi mastery was on full display in France, where lightsaber dueling is a sport

6:00am February 20, 2023

France hosted 60 Jedi apprentices in a lightsaber dueling championship over the weekend. Lightsaber dueling is recognized in France as an official sport.

The war that Russia thought might last days is about to hit its 1-year mark

5:09am February 20, 2023

Nearly a year into the war, Ukraine is preparing for a Russian offensive this spring. Aid from Western allies has bolstered Ukraine's defense but Russia has an advantage when it comes to numbers.