Taken by Russia, then rescued, young Ukrainians speak out
The charity Save Ukraine brought young Ukrainians to Washington D.C. to tell Congress about being abducted by Russia.
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European Union approves $54 billion aid for Ukraine as Hungary drops opposition
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had vetoed the aid package in December but joined other EU members in approving it at a summit in Brussels. His vote came with conditions the EU did not disclose.
As Ukraine seeks to replenish its depleted army, a divide grows among its civilians
Ukraine is looking to reform its conscription policies to help bolster troop numbers after nearly two years of war, fueling fears among some civilians who don't want to fight.
Between bombings, Ukrainians find fun (and a sense of normalcy) at a Kyiv ski resort
A ski resort in Kyiv offers a respite during a war that has lasted nearly two years. "We are looking forward to victory but we cannot put our lives on stop," says a parent who brought her family here.
Nepal wants its men back from Russia's war in Ukraine after deaths on the front
Russia recruits Nepali men with promises of citizenship and enticing wages. But after news of at least 10 Nepali troops killed, Nepal's government and families want to bring their soldiers home.
Russian missiles target Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing at least 6
Russian missiles targeted Ukraine's two biggest cities on Tuesday morning, damaging apartment buildings and killing at least six people.
Sushi restaurants are thriving in Ukraine, bringing jobs and a 'slice of normal life'
Ukraine's economy is battered by Russia's full-scale invasion, but its consumer economy is still running — especially the country's popular sushi restaurants, where cream cheese is a key ingredient.
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far
Ukrainian authorities said 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the first exchange in almost five months. Russia's Defense Ministry said 248 Russian servicemen have been freed.
Russia strikes residences in Kyiv in large missile attack on Ukraine cities
Russia launched dozens of attack drones and missiles — including its advanced Kinzhal ballistic missile — according to Ukrainian officials.
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.