Opinion: Remembering Vladimir Shklyarov, a dancer for the people
NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the death of ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov. Reports from Russian media say he fell from a 5th floor balcony.
Russia
To hit deep inside Russia, Ukraine has built its own drones
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.
Western embassies in Kyiv shut due to Russian air attack threat
Russia promised a response to President Joe Biden's decision to let Ukraine strike targets on Russian soil with U.S.-made missiles.
The U.S. confirms Ukraine fired long-range ATACMS into Russia for the 1st time
Ukraine has fired ATACMS into Russia, marking the first attack using the U.S.-made long-range missiles in 1,000 days of war.
The treaty between Russia and North Korea signals a new era on 2 continents
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.
Putin congratulates Trump and says he's 'ready' to engage in dialogue
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, saying he is ready to engage with the United States.
Moldova’s pro-Western president wins vote overshadowed by Russian meddling claims
Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian interference.
Fake videos from Russian propagandists aim to raise tensions ahead of Election Day
Intelligence officials say the video, which purported to show a Haitian immigrant claiming he had voted multiple times in Georgia, is the product of a Russian propaganda operation.
U.S. calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
The U.S. says 8,000 North Korean soldiers are in Russia preparing to fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days.
Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest
Observers said the election took place in a "divisive" environment marked by intimidation and instances of vote buying and physical violence.