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Aug 31, 2023 • 4min
Is Russia trying to buy arms from North Korea?
White House National Security Council spokesman discusses the U.S. allegations of Russia buying arms from North Korea and its impact on Ukraine.
Aug 30, 2023 • 4min
Remembering Ukrainian fighter pilot "Juice"
NPR's Brian Mann met the well-known fighter pilot who went by the callsign "Juice" in the early weeks of the war. And he recently attended his funeral in Kyiv.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 29, 2023 • 5min
Ukrainian civilians flee fighting on the eastern front
Ukrainian forces have been trying to push back on Russian gains this summer. But NPR found in the eastern front, Russians are on the attack and civilians are fleeing the fighting.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 28, 2023 • 5min
What is the future for Wagner?
NPR's Moscow correspondent went to a makeshift memorial for Wagner's dead leader and also talked to a former member of the mercenary group to try to understand what happens to the organization now.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 25, 2023 • 6min
Where the Republican candidates for president stand on the war in Ukraine
Republican presidential candidates' diverse opinions on the war in Ukraine, concerns about eroding support for Ukraine, challenges faced by Ukraine's counter-offensive.
Aug 24, 2023 • 9min
A deadly plane crash in Russia and suspicions of revenge
We hear two conversations about the possible death of the leader of the Wagner private mercenary group, who was both instrumental in Russia's war in Ukraine and the leader of an uprising that embarrassed the Kremlin.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 23, 2023 • 4min
Ukrainians Take A Defiant Dip in the Black Sea
Ukrainians are thumbing their noses at Putin by sunbathing and swimming on Black Sea beaches that have reopened despite the dangers of war.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 22, 2023 • 8min
NATO Training Better Prepares Ukrainian Troops in Latest Counter-Offensive
Ukrainian soldiers, who were trained by the U.S. in Germany, speak to NPR about using Western tactics – and weapons – in the latest counteroffensive to push out Russian forces.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 21, 2023 • 7min
How a common greeting has become an opening to share the trauma of war
Ukrainians are struggling to cope with a mental health crisis as the war in their country drags on. NPR's Greg Myre reports "how are you?" has taken on greater meaning.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 18, 2023 • 5min
Applying lessons learned in Afghanistan to US aid money in Ukraine
Lessons learned from US aid in Afghanistan can be applied to Ukraine, including the importance of oversight, corruption risks, overspending, and the need for continued support and inspector general.
