Russia-Ukraine war

Russia launches intercontinental ballistic missile for first time, Kyiv says

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine

12:53pm November 21, 2024

Putin said the new missile, called "Oreshnik," Russian for "hazel," used a nonnuclear warhead and was in response to Ukraine firing longer-range missiles into Russia with NATO's help.

To hit deep inside Russia, Ukraine has built its own drones

4:12am November 21, 2024

by Greg Myre

President Biden has now given Ukraine permission to use U.S. ballistic missiles inside Russia. While it was waiting, Ukraine built its own drones that can strike far across the border.

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The U.S. confirms Ukraine fired long-range ATACMS into Russia for the 1st time

9:02am November 19, 2024

Ukraine has fired ATACMS into Russia, marking the first attack using the U.S.-made long-range missiles in 1,000 days of war.

How one Ukrainian soldier and his wife survived 1,000 days of war with Russia

4:31am November 19, 2024

by Joanna Kakissis

A Ukrainian soldier and his wife describe how the large-scale Russian invasion has changed their lives and their country.

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The treaty between Russia and North Korea signals a new era on 2 continents

5:37am November 15, 2024

The recently signed mutual defense treaty could be used to justify thewidening of the war in Ukraine, as the U.S. says North Korean and Russian troops are already battling Ukrainian forces.

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Putin congratulates Trump and says he's 'ready' to engage in dialogue

4:20pm November 07, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, saying he is ready to engage with the United States.

What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine?

10:31am November 07, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Trump and praised his "peace through strength" approach, but concerns in Ukraine loom over Washington's continued commitment to Kyiv.

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Near the front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainians are bracing for the U.S. election

5:00am November 04, 2024

In Ukraine’s industrial east, near the front line in the almost 3-year-old war with Russia, Ukrainians are bracing for a U.S. election they fear will have major repercussions for their country.

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The rules of war aren't protecting civilians. Can they be enforced?

5:00am October 30, 2024

The Geneva Conventions recently marked their 75th anniversary, yet the rules of war are being widely violated. NPR’s Greg Myre reports from two ongoing wars, Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.

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A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order

11:50pm October 24, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin neither confirms nor denies the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine. Putin’s comments came during a press conference at a Russian-hosted summit for the world’s top developing economies.