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Sep 21, 2023 • 6min
The person in charge of U.S. efforts to rebuild Ukraine's economy
Penny Pritzker, US special representative for Ukraine economic recovery, talks about rebuilding Ukraine's economy, focusing on challenges like agriculture, demining, IT, energy, and corruption. Also discusses the need to attract back Ukrainians who settled elsewhere after the invasion.
Sep 20, 2023 • 4min
Russia's invasion of Ukraine looms large at the UN General Assembly
Leaders at the UN General Assembly address Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting food and energy as weapons, violations of international law, and the importance of diplomacy to resolve the conflict.
Sep 19, 2023 • 9min
Meet the soldiers who do the crucial and dangerous work of removing landmines
Meet the soldiers who do the crucial and dangerous work of removing landmines in Ukraine. Explore their training and experiences, the high mortality rate among sappers, and the intense mental toll and risks involved. Learn about the long-term impact of the landmine problem in Ukraine.
Sep 18, 2023 • 5min
Time is running out for the Ukrainian counteroffensive
The Ukrainians are running out of time to make progress on their summer-long effort to retake territory from Russia. Soon rains and winter weather will make fighting difficult. We hear about the future of the Ukrainian counteroffensive.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 15, 2023 • 5min
The Reemergence of a Widely-Banned Weapon
Ukraine bears the brunt of a spike in cluster munition attacks.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 14, 2023 • 5min
Should the U.S. be pushing for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia?
Ukraine is fighting hard to retake territory Russia currently holds, but so far progress has been limited. We hear about what options the U.S. and other allies have in looking for an end to this war.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 13, 2023 • 6min
Are rural Americans turning against US support of Ukraine?
Conservative Americans in rural towns question US aid to Ukraine and its potential consequences.
Sep 12, 2023 • 6min
The leaders of two marginalized countries meet
The North Korean leader travels to Russia to meet with Putin and western countries believe the discussion will be about a potential arms deal. We hear about what each side stands to gain from the other.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 11, 2023 • 10min
Reflections from a reporting trip to Ukraine
A reporter reflects on his recent trip to Ukraine, discussing the resilience of Ukrainians amidst ongoing conflict and the impact of war on the country. Topics explored include signs of warfare, challenges in the economy, and experiences in the Harkiv area.
Sep 8, 2023 • 4min
Inside one Ukraine nuclear power plant under the shadow of war
We talk to workers facing a terrible precedent: Ukraine is the first nation with a large-scale nuclear power industry to face a full-scale war. Experts say the risks are daunting.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
