Latest on Ukraine: Ukraine makes some gains; China's defense minister visits Russia
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Latest on Ukraine: Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes; Kyiv removes Soviet symbol
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russian opposition activist Navalny is sentenced to 19 more years in prison
The Russian activist, a fierce opponent of President Vladimir Putin, was sentenced Friday on extremism charges, which he denies. He is already serving prison sentences on other charges he denies.
The Cossacks' traditions live on near the front lines in Ukraine
Zaporizhzhian Cossacks are warriors who have been revered for centuries in Ukraine. A family is maintaining the Cossack traditions by training people with swords, maces and their bare hands.
Latest in Ukraine: Ukraine's counteroffensive makes some gains
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African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or path to peace in Ukraine
African leaders are leaving two days of meetings with Vladimir Putin with little to show for their requests to resume a deal that kept grain flowing from Ukraine and to find a path to end the war.
Marine veteran Trevor Reed was wounded fighting in Ukraine
The U.S. Marine veteran was freed from Russian prison in a prisoner swap last year. Now he has sustained an injury while fighting in Ukraine, the State Department said.
Latest on Ukraine: As Russia pounds Odesa, Moscow and Crimea become targets
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A Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa has killed one and badly damaged a cathedral
Russia struck the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa again on Sunday, keeping up a barrage of attacks that has damaged critical port infrastructure in southern Ukraine in the past week.
CIA chief: The uprising in Russia shows 'signs of weakness' in Putin's rule
The spy chief also told NPR's Mary Louise Kelly that discontent in Russia has created a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity to recruit Russians to spy on behalf of the U.S.