China's top diplomat visits Moscow as Russia's war on Ukraine nears 1 year
Trade between China and Russia has increased over the past year, especially with Chinese purchases of Russian oil and gas.
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Biden visits Kyiv to show solidarity, says "One year later, Ukraine still stands"
President Biden often pledges to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia "as long as it takes." The risky secret trip to the warzone is aimed at showing he means it.
Latest on Ukraine: The first anniversary of Russia's invasion approaches (Feb. 20)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
A year into the Ukraine war, the world's biggest democracy still won't condemn Russia
As the West isolates Russian President Vladimir Putin, India has doubled down on buying Russian oil. India's prime minister calls his country's friendship with Moscow "unbreakable."
4 takeaways from this year's important Munich Security Conference
The war in Ukraine dominated the annual conference in Germany, as Vice President Kamala Harris accused Russian forces of crimes against humanity.
The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are 'crimes against humanity'
Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Vice President Harris said Russian forces have been documented committing acts of murder, sexual assault, torture and deportation.
Ukraine says it shot down 6 Russian balloons that appeared over Kyiv
A spokesman for Ukraine's air force said the balloons had plain metal triangles suspended with string below them, saying that was enough to appear like an incoming missile or drone on radars.
Blinken has a lot on his plate including tensions with China and the war in Ukraine
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Secretary of State Antony Blinken about U.S.-China tensions, the earthquake aftermath in Turkey and Syria and the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia deports thousands of Ukrainian children. Investigators say that's a war crime
A team at Yale University is using open-source materials to document the forced removal of Ukrainian children to Russia. Russia says it's a vast humanitarian program.
The U.S. is urging Americans to leave Russia 'immediately' due to security risks
The embassy in Moscow warned of the "unpredictable consequences" of the war in Ukraine, and said dual U.S.-Russian citizens in particular risked being forcibly conscripted into Russia's armed forces.