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Sep 7, 2023 • 7min
Ukraine's Cyber War Against Russia
Inside look at Ukraine's cyber-offensive against Russia, experience with destructive cyber attacks, Ukraine's resilience during invasion, ongoing cyber war, concerns over critical infrastructure, involvement of career cyber criminals, and hope for a better future.
Sep 6, 2023 • 4min
The U.S. Secretary of State travels to Kyiv
Secretary Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, visits Kyiv and announces $1 billion in aid to Ukraine. The chapter discusses recent missile attacks, civilian casualties, and the purpose of the Secretary's trip. The visit emphasizes the importance of not letting Putin get away with aggression.
Sep 5, 2023 • 9min
The Ukrainian defense minister is fired
The change comes after some corruption scandals and in the middle of a costly summer counter offensive. We hear from NPR's correspondent in Kyiv.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 4, 2023 • 5min
Who is setting fire to Russian military recruitment centers?
We hear from an independent Russian media outlet about some 150 acts of arson against Russian military recruitment centers.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 1, 2023 • 4min
The Ukrainian military claims progress in the south
Ukrainian military makes progress against Russia, securing logistics base and advancing towards crucial city. Discussion on the state of Russian forces in Ukraine, including occupation of the Zaparisha nuclear reactor complex and Ukraine's request for inspections.
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.
