NPR photos around the world that moved us in 2023
There have been touching moments — sometimes away from the headlines, and the front lines — that have moved the world this year.
Russia-Ukraine war
A program helps Ukraine's veterans find sexual healing after the trauma of war
More than 120,000 Ukrainian soldiers, men and women, have been injured since Russia's invasion last year. A program helps service members reclaim intimacy and desire, a vital part of healing.
In a 4-hour press conference, a confident Putin vows the Ukraine war will go on
Russian President Vladimir Putin resumed his traditional year-end press conference, after canceling last year, when Russia was doing badly on the battlefield. He combined it with a call-in program.
Ukraine is trying to keep its lights on this winter. Russia aims to turn them off
Utility workers have raced to repair Ukraine's damaged energy grid. Russia has resumed targeted attacks on Ukraine's energy system — and parts of it may be more vulnerable than ever, experts warn.
U.S. unveils war crimes charges against 4 Russian-allied troops
The indictment, unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia, marks the first time the U.S. has brought war crimes charges in connection with the Russian assault on Ukraine.
Hundreds stormed an airport in Russia's Dagestan, looking for passengers from Israel
Videos posted to social media showed crowds shouting anti-Semitic phrases as they swarmed the tarmac, going plane-to-plane in a search for passengers arriving from Tel Aviv.
Ukrainian hackers and intel officers partner up in apparent hack of a top Russian bank
The Ukrainian hacktivists wrote in a blog post — posted on their own site — that they would be sharing data obtained from the Russian bank hack with investigative journalists.
Biden made promises to Israel and Ukraine. To keep his word, he needs Congress
The White House is asking Congress this week for billions of dollars in overseas spending. But it's not at all clear this can pass — and that means President Biden has a lot on the line.
Latest on Ukraine: U.S. aid stumbles and Slovakia elects a pro-Russia leader
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Anger grows over Ukraine's largest Orthodox church, still aligned with Moscow despite war
Millions of Ukrainians still worship in Orthodox churches deeply influenced by Russian clergy who support Moscow's invasion, sparking a clash of faith and national loyalty.