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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.
Aug 16, 2023 • 6min
How the use of drones in Ukraine is changing the way wars are fought
We hear from Kelly Grieco, senior fellow at the Stimson Center, about how the use of drones by both sides in the war in Ukraine is changing the way wars are fought.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 15, 2023 • 4min
Questions about China's support of Russia
NPR's Charles Maynes tells us about China's Defense Minister's second visit to Moscow this year and what it means for China's support of Russia in its war in Ukraine.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 14, 2023 • 5min
Two young Ukrainian singers silenced by a missile
NPR's Kyiv correspondent Joanna Kakissis profiles a young musical duo who sang through the war until they were killed by a Russian missile.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 11, 2023 • 4min
Rising tension between Poland and Belarus
Military tensions are rising between Ukraine's ally Poland and Russia's ally Belarus. NPR's Rob Schmitz explains why Poland is planning to send ten thousand troops to its border.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 10, 2023 • 5min
Women's professional soccer flourishes in Ukraine even as war touches some players
At a women's professional soccer match in Kyiv, NPR's Jenna McLaughlin found players are overcoming the challenges of a growing sport and a country at war.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
