Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was unlikely to be included in talks he described as a “feel out meeting” to better understand Russia’s demands for ending its war in Ukraine.
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‘Endling’ is a shape-shifting debut that takes on heavy themes with humor
Maria Reva’s virtuosic novel starts out as a straightforward story about a Ukrainian biologist, but morphs into a comic take on war, the mail-order bride business and the plight of snails.
Poles vote for a new president as security concerns loom large
The vote comes amid rising security fears over the war in neighboring Ukraine and uncertainty about continued U.S. support for Europe’s defense.
North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine
The North Korean announcement came two days after Russia said its troops have fully reclaimed the Kursk region. Ukrainian officials denied the claim.
Ukraine’s bookstores are thriving, but a top printing plant took a deadly hit
Ukraine’s bookstores have expanded despite the war, fueled by interest in works by Ukrainian writers, some who have been killed by Russian forces. But a Russian missile struck a top printing plant.
Ukraine’s Kharkiv has withstood Russia’s relentless strikes. Locals fear what’s next
While some have fled Ukraine’s second-largest city, others remain, even performing a classical music festival in defiance of the war.
A mayor in Ukraine aids his town’s few remaining people, as Russia closes in
Russian attacks have driven out most of Chasiv Yar’s residents. NPR accompanies the mayor on a routine visit to check on those who remain.


