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Jul 8, 2022 • 5min
Zelenskyy has consolidated Ukraine's TV outlets and dissolved rival political parties
President Zelenskyy has consolidated all TV platforms in Ukraine into one state broadcast and restricted political rivals. Political opposition fears such civil liberty constraints could continue.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 7, 2022 • 4min
The Russian army appears close to taking the entire Donbas region
Russian troops have taken Luhansk and are headed for Donetsk, pounding cities along the way. When Donetsk falls, which seems likely, Putin will have "liberated the Donbas." But will he be satisfied?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 6, 2022 • 8min
Taiwan is watching Ukraine to prepare for a possible invasion by China
As people in Taiwan watch the war in Ukraine, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with veteran journalist Chris Horton about what they think it could mean for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 28, 2022 • 4min
Russia is facing a huge geopolitical price for its invasion of Ukraine
Russia has won significant ground on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine but a growing number of experts say the growing costs to Moscow's military, economy and stature far outweigh the gains.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 27, 2022 • 4min
G-7 leaders focus on Ukraine war in summit
Leaders of the G-7 nations met in Germany and focused on the war in Ukraine. They talked about new missile defense systems for Kyiv and a proposal for a price cap for Russian oil.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 23, 2022 • 8min
Russia's economy is weathering sanctions, but tough times are ahead
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Russian political scientist Ilya Matveev about the impact of sanctions on the Russian economy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 22, 2022 • 4min
Ukraine could become a candidate to join the EU. Here's what it takes to get in
European Union leaders will meet Thursday in Brussels where they are expected to approve Ukraine as a candidate to join the EU — a process that is neither quick nor easy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 21, 2022 • 6min
Why volunteer grave diggers in Ukraine are exhuming Russia's dead
Ukraine has been collecting the bodies of dead Russians left behind pushed Russian forces back from Kharkiv weeks ago. Two brothers from an outside village are helping unbury the dead.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 20, 2022 • 5min
The once-quiet southwestern corner of Ukraine is now playing a key role in trade
An overlooked corner of Ukraine is quietly playing a critical role in the country's efforts to import and export goods. Russia is trying to cut it off.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 17, 2022 • 8min
Ukrainian activist pleads with Washington lawmakers for more military support
Hanna Hopko, a pro-democracy activist from Ukraine, traveled to Washington, D.C., to try and convince lawmakers to send Ukraine more aid. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly spoke with her to see if it's working.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
