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Aug 12, 2022 • 3min
The war in Ukraine is disrupting the world's supply of neon
A growing shortage for neon is driving up its prices by 5000%. Neon production became highly concentrated in post-Soviet states, such as Ukraine and Russia. The world is paying for that concentration.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 10, 2022 • 4min
Violence has damaged infrastructure near a Ukraine power plant, sparking safety fears
Concern is growing over damage to a Ukrainian nuclear facility seized by Russians in March, which is reportedly currently under bombardment. Ukraine is seeking an international mission to the plant.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 8, 2022 • 4min
Violence has damaged infrastructure near a Ukraine power plant, sparking safety fears
Concern is growing over damage to a Ukrainian nuclear facility seized by Russians in March, which is reportedly currently under bombardment. Ukraine is seeking an international mission to the plant.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 4, 2022 • 3min
Ukraine condemns Amnesty International report that troops were too close to civilians
Amnesty International has criticized Ukraine for setting up military bases in residential areas. Ukrainian officials say It's Russian forces that are putting Ukrainian civilians lives in jeopardy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 3, 2022 • 5min
A retired ISS commander weighs in on Russia's decision to leave
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Terry Virts, retired NASA astronaut and commander of the International Space Station, about Russia's decision to leave the ISS after 2024.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 3, 2022 • 3min
Turkey's President Erdogan is set to meet with Putin again — and has some requests
Turkey is part of NATO and keeps close ties with the West, but its president is on the way to Russia with some very specific requests.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 2, 2022 • 4min
'Vogue' cover of Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska sparks debate and controversy
Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska was criticized for not looking ladylike in a recent Vogue photoshoot. Her supporters pushed back, creating an online campaign asking what it means to #SitLikeAGirl.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 2, 2022 • 8min
Ukraine's army is waging its 1st major offensive against Russia to retake Kherson
Could Ukraine's army retake the strategic southern city of Kherson? Officers and soldiers near the front line say the counter-offensive is already underway.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 1, 2022 • 5min
Resuming Ukrainian grain exports may help reduce food insecurity in the Middle East
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Corinne Fleischer, the World Food Programme's Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe regional director, about what grain shipments from Ukraine means for some areas.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 29, 2022 • 2min
For the 1st time since Russia invaded, ships are set to depart Ukraine with grain
In Odessa, Ukraine is trying to launch ships filled with grain as part of deals brokered to address a global food shortage. Its ports have been closed since Russia invaded more than five months ago.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
