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Sep 12, 2022 • 1min
Ukrainians celebrate as troops make gains
Ukrainians react to the gains made by Ukrainian forces in a military offensive carried out in recent days.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 9, 2022 • 4min
Here's why the risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine has 'significantly increased'
The head of the world's atomic watchdog warned that the reactors at Zaporizhzhia might have to be shut down. That would start a clock ticking at the site.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 8, 2022 • 3min
Blinken announces more security aid to Ukraine during a surprise visit
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Thursday to announce more security aid to Ukraine.He was also there to signal support as Ukraine tries to push back Russian forces.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 7, 2022 • 4min
Is Africa being held hostage in the politics of grain wars?
The first shipment of Ukrainian grain arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday. But the delivery — six truckloads — is just a fraction of what is needed across the entire continent.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 7, 2022 • 4min
These groups are working to help the animals affected by the war in Ukraine
Six months into the war in Ukraine, thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced. Four-legged Ukrainians are also suffering, but there are groups working to help the animals.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 6, 2022 • 4min
An economic perfect storm is battering emerging markets. Debt crises loom
With a strengthening dollar and rising commodity prices, developing nations are having a hard time paying their debts.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 6, 2022 • 5min
U.N. calls for demilitarized zone around nuclear plant in Ukraine
The United Nations is calling for a demilitarized zone around a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 2, 2022 • 4min
U.N. inspectors arrive at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine
A team of nuclear inspectors from the United Nations has made its way to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Southern Ukraine.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 31, 2022 • 5min
Fukushima could provide insight into a potential nuclear disaster in Ukraine
Some experts fear the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, could meltdown in a way similar to what happened in Fukushima, Japan, over a decade ago. What would that look like in a war zone?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 31, 2022 • 4min
This Ukrainian grandmother is rebelling against the war-time beach ban
In Ukraine's most popular summer destination, a 90-year-old grandmother encourages a rebellion against a war-time beach ban, swimming despite the threat of fines – and floating mines.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
