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Much of Kherson is underwater — Ukraine's president says conditions are dire
Friday, June 09, 2023
The Ukrainian city of Kherson was flooded this week after a major dam was destroyed. It is just the latest in a series of blows since Russia's invasion last year.
Ukraine is still assessing the damage caused when a dam was destroyed
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Russia and Ukraine traded accusations over who was to blame for damage to a key dam on Ukraine's Dnipro River which has flooded homes and forced evacuations in the south of the country.
Dam destruction in Ukraine threatens floods
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
In Ukraine, a major dam has been breached, threatening towns and cities in the country's south with floods. Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for the destruction.
Major dam near a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine suddenly collapses
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
A major dam near a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has suddenly collapsed. The risk of flooding would pose a threat to the nuclear plant which is occupied by Russian troops.
Ukraine blames Russia for blowing up a major southern dam
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
The surging water from the Kakhovka dam is likely to cause widespread flooding and poses an additional risk to an already troubled nuclear plant. Russia says Ukraine is to blame.
'The Red Hotel': Trying to cover World War II from a 'gilded cage' in Moscow
Monday, June 05, 2023
When Russia's Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, he clamped down on the media. In his new book, author Alan Philps sees parallels to Soviet dictator Josef Stalin who confined reporters in World War II.
A decade on, Edward Snowden remains in Russia, though U.S. laws have changed
Sunday, June 04, 2023
A decade ago, we were still exploring the technological wonders of cellphones and other electronic devices. Few were thinking about how they could be used to monitor us. Then came Edward Snowden.
Russia is hit with more airstrikes. Does this point to an escalation in the war?
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
For well over a year, Russia has carried out airstrikes across Ukraine. Now Russia finds itself on the receiving end, including drones that hit apartment buildings in Moscow.
What are realistic expectations for Ukraine's military offensive?
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Most major military operations are shrouded in secrecy. Ukraine's planned offensive against Russia has been under public debate for months. This has created expectations. Some realistic, some not.
The challenges involved with establishing a peaceful, stable Sudan
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Why is Sudan so prone to civil war? The country has suffered from internal conflict for well over half of its 67 years of independence. Two generals are threatening to unleash another civil war.
Why is Sudan so prone to civil war?
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Sudan has suffered three internal wars spanning more than 40 years of its 67 years as a nation. Two rival generals are now battling in the capital Khartoum, raising fears of another ruinous conflict.
Russia says Ukraine tried to attack the Kremlin in an attempt to assassinate Putin
Thursday, May 04, 2023
The Kremlin, the home and office of the Russian leader in the center of Moscow, was hit by a pair of drones. But who did it and how? That's the subject of a fierce debate between Russia and Ukraine.
Sudan's rival generals share a troubled past: genocide in Darfur
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Two generals are currently battling for control of Sudan's capital Khartoum. In the early 2000s, both played key roles in the government's brutal crackdown in Darfur, which was ruled a genocide.
The two generals fighting for control in Sudan were once allies
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The two generals waging a bloody power struggle in Sudan actually have a long history of working together. Both were key figures in the brutal military crackdown in Darfur in the early 2000s.
Amid a leak, the Pentagon is reviewing the way classified data is distributed
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The case against 21-year-old Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira raises questions about why he had access to sensitive material. He's scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.
The latest on the U.S. intelligence document leaks
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Hear more context on the U.S. intelligence leaks and about previous ones from NPR national security correspondent Greg Myre.
Russia is jailing an increasing number of private American citizens
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Washington and Moscow have worked out prisoner swaps for decades, though they used to involve spies. Today, an increasing number of private American citizens are being jailed by Russia.
Making sense of the latest on the U.S. intelligence classified leaks
Monday, April 10, 2023
Many questions still remain about a data leak of classified documents related to the war in Ukraine and intelligence from other nations.
Pentagon, Justice Department investigate as secret military documents appear online
Saturday, April 08, 2023
Dozens of classified U.S. documents detailing the war in Ukraine have appeared on multiple social media sites. There's no word on who might be responsible for leaking or stealing the material.
Top-secret Pentagon documents on Ukraine war appear on social media
Friday, April 07, 2023
Maps and charts providing details on Ukraine's military and the state of the war have been published on Twitter and Telegram. The Pentagon says it is investigating how they were leaked or stolen.