Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, saying he is ready to engage with the United States.
Russia-Ukraine war
What will Trump’s presidency mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Trump and praised his “peace through strength” approach, but concerns in Ukraine loom over Washington’s continued commitment to Kyiv.
Near the front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainians are bracing for the U.S. election
In Ukraine’s industrial east, near the front line in the almost 3-year-old war with Russia, Ukrainians are bracing for a U.S. election they fear will have major repercussions for their country.
The rules of war aren’t protecting civilians. Can they be enforced?
The Geneva Conventions recently marked their 75th anniversary, yet the rules of war are being widely violated. NPR’s Greg Myre reports from two ongoing wars, Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.
Sun, sea and sirens: A summer in Odesa
This summer, despite the ongoing conflict, photographer Simona Supino captured an Odesa, Ukraine’s coastal jewel, determined to hold onto its vibrancy and sense of normalcy.
A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order
Russian President Vladimir Putin neither confirms nor denies the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine. Putin’s comments came during a press conference at a Russian-hosted summit for the world’s top developing economies.
South Korea warns it may send Ukraine weapons after North Korea sent troops to Russia
So far, South Korea has helped Ukraine by providing arms to the U.S. and other countries. But South Korea’s government said that could change with North Korean troops deploying for Russia.
‘End of an era’: Biden heads for a farewell trip to Germany. Here’s what to know
It’s expected to be a meeting of great political importance — especially for Europe.
Ukraine says North Korea is sending soldiers to help Russia in the war
Ukraine says North Korean military engineers have been sent to Russia to check how well missiles are launching.
Ukraine is amping up drone production to get an edge in the war against Russia
Anton, who doesn’t want his name used for security concerns, builds drones with the company Social Drone in his kitchen in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Claire Harbage | NPR) KYIV, Ukraine — Whenever Anton has free time after work, he sits at his kitchen table and spends a few hours assembling drones that will be sent to […]


