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Jul 19, 2023 • 4min
How many Russians have died in Ukraine?
Two Russian media outlets have tried to find the true number of Russian soldiers who have died in Ukraine. Mary Louise Kelly speaks with one of the editors on the project.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 18, 2023 • 5min
How will Ukraine continue to ship grain now that Russia pulled out of an export deal?
Russia has pulled out of a deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain to markets around the world from blockaded ports. In the port city of Odessa, a senior U.S. official pledged support in keeping the grain shipments going. NPR's Joanna Kakissis was there and tells us what it means.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 17, 2023 • 4min
Russia pulls out of a grain deal and another attack on an important bridge
NPR's Charles Maynes in Moscow tells us about two significant developments between Russia and Ukraine. First, Russia announces it is backing out of a deal allowing Ukraine to export grain to world markets. And a key bridge connecting the Russian mainland and Russian-annexed Crimea was attacked, apparently by Ukraine.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 14, 2023 • 4min
A recent increase in cyber attacks coming from Russia
Though Russian cyberattacks have not been a major factor in the war in Ukraine, Russian cyber-criminals have recently been ramping up attacks on the rest of the world. NPR cyber security correspondent Jenna McLaughlin tells us what the increase might mean.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 13, 2023 • 5min
The head of NATO on possible Ukrainian membership in the alliance
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg talks about Sweden being admitted to the alliance and what it might take for Ukraine to join.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 12, 2023 • 3min
President Biden and NATO pledge support for Ukraine now and into the future
At the NATO summit in Lithuania, Ukraine didn't get a pathway to join the alliance as it had hoped. But it did get long term promises of suport from the US and other countries. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley was at the summit and tells us what happened.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 11, 2023 • 5min
Trying to understand the aborted revolt in Russia
The Kremlin has revealed President Vladimir Putin met with Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin and his mercenaries just days after they staged an uprising against military leadership. And one of Russia's top generals has resurfaced. NPR's Charles Maynes in Moscow explains what we know.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 10, 2023 • 5min
In a reversal, Turkey's president says he'll support Sweden joining NATO
Turkey's president Erdogan said he would not stand in the way of Sweden joining the NATO alliance, ending months of speculation. Mary Louise Kelly talks about all the dynamics at play with Aslı Aydıntaşbaş of the Brookings Institution.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 7, 2023 • 6min
Remembering a Gifted Ukrainian Writer
A young award-winning novelist who retrained as a war crimes researcher to document Russian atrocities and preserve Ukrainian culture has met a tragic end.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 6, 2023 • 7min
Ukraine and Russia Trade Accusations of Sabotage
Ukraine and Russia each say the other is planning to sabotage the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. They've been trading accusations over the past year, but now they say an attack is imminent.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
