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Aug 9, 2023 • 4min
A meeting of experts on the front lines of Ukrainian cyberdefense
NPR's Jenna McLaughlin attended a meeting of Ukrainian experts in cyberdefense where they discussed lessons learned and the challenges they face.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 8, 2023 • 7min
Is the war in Ukraine the most documented ever?
NPR's Greg Myre has covered over a dozen wars around the world, but says covering the war in Ukraine is different because of the massive amount of information coming out of the conflict.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 7, 2023 • 4min
Talks on how to end the war in Ukraine
Diplomats from about 40 countries met in Saudi Arabia recently to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine. NPR's Ukraine correspondent, Joanna Kakissis, explains that even though Russia wasn't part of the summit, Ukraine is still hoping to move closer to ending the war with these talks.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 3, 2023 • 4min
Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Ports Keep Grain From World Markets
Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports have intensified since Moscow suspended participation in a deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to reach world markets.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 1, 2023 • 3min
US Officials at the UN Focus on World Food Supply
US Ambassadors at the United Nations say Russia's attack on Ukraine threatens global food security.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 31, 2023 • 4min
Ukraine Reclaims A Small Village and Inches Forward Through Grinding Battles
As Ukraine claims a strategic victory in a long, grueling counteroffensive, its troops say they need more long-range weapons to fight increasingly entrenched Russian troops.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 28, 2023 • 5min
Aboard A Patrol Boat As Ukraine Rebuilds its Navy
First, Russia wiped out Ukraine's navy. Now, Russia is blockading Ukraine's critical grain exports. As Ukraine tries to rebuild its navy, NPR's Greg Myre got a ride on one of its few boats.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 26, 2023 • 17min
Nobel Peace Prize Winners Say Ukraine Needs More Weapons to Prevail Against Russia
Nobel Laureates from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia are in Washington to make the case for more weapons for Ukraine.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 24, 2023 • 5min
Ukrainian Community Rises from the Ashes
At the start of Russia's invasion, advancing troops reached the outskirts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. They devastated the suburb of Bucha, killing hundreds. Now, Bucha is coming back to life.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 20, 2023 • 7min
A step-back look at the war in Ukraine from a foreign relations veteran
Richard Haass served in the White House, the Pentagon and the State Department. For the last 20 years he was the head of the Council on Foreign Relations. On the occasion of his retirement A Martinez talked to him about the war in Ukraine and other foreign policy issues around the world.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
