Deadly Russian missile barrage slams targets across Ukraine
Russia unleashed deadly rocket attacks that hit critical infrastructure and residential buildings in 10 regions of Ukraine, the country's president said Thursday.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin, 'Putin's Chef,' has emerged from the shadows with his Wagner Group
Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as "Putin's Chef" because of his company's origins in the catering business, now fields a mercenary army of 50,000. Its role in Ukraine is central to Russia's war effort.
Latest in Ukraine: All eyes on Bakhmut as Russia fights to take it over (March 6)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia's foreign minister gets laughed at over Ukraine remarks at a global conference
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia was not the aggressor in the Ukraine war, but that his country was simply trying to defend itself, to which the crowd laughed and groaned.
Ukraine is dominating the election in Estonia, a key NATO ally. Here's what to watch
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has led the former Soviet republic since 2021. She's an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and a vocal supporter of Ukraine.
An American walked her pet cow in Moscow's Red Square. Spoiler alert: Trouble ensued
Animal rights activist Alicia Day says she routinely walks her farm animals in public to encourage people to think twice about eating meat. Why she chose to do so in the center of Moscow isn't clear.
U.S. and Russia's top diplomats meet for the first time since the Ukraine war began
Relations between the two countries have collapsed over the Ukraine war, with the U.S. slapping thousands of sanctions on Russia, and militarily, economically and diplomatically supporting Ukraine.
'Navalny' director says Russian opposition leader's spirit is unbroken
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to film director Daniel Roher about his award winning documentary detailing the events following assassination attempt of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
In the Donbas, Russia's vast numbers of troops weigh heavily on Ukraine's defenders
Russia and Ukraine are believed to have suffered equally horrific losses in the war. But when it comes to troop strength, the math is on Russia's side. Its population is four times Ukraine's.
China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia
The two leaders met in Beijing and discussed the war in Ukraine, a week after China released a position paper, calling for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.