U.S. National Guardsmen trained Ukrainian soldiers and it seems to have paid off
Behind some of the success of the Ukrainian military against Russia is a little-known U.S. initiative, one built around state national guards.
Europe
A Ukrainian medic recorded footage of her time in Mariupol — then sent it to the AP
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Lori Hinnant, investigative correspondent with the Associated Press, about the story of a Ukrainian medic who recorded footage of her time in Mariupol.
Three months of war: Russia underachieves, Ukraine overachieves
When Ukraine was invaded, many expected a quick Russian victory. The war is 3 months old, with both sides digging in for a battle that could potentially be a long, drawn-out stalemate.
News brief: Georgia primaries, Biden in Japan, Russia-Ukraine war
It's primary day in Georgia. In Tokyo, President Biden meets the leaders of Australia, India and Japan — a group known as the Quad. And, Russia's invasion of Ukraine began three months ago.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 23)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
How the U.S.'s goals in Ukraine compare to Europe's goals
The U.S. wants to weaken Russia and help Ukraine win, while some in Europe are looking for a diplomatic solution.
Former Spanish king returns to Spain, for a long weekend
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Barcelona-based journalist Alan Ruiz Terol about the return of the former king of Spain to his homeland after almost two years in exile.
Ukraine's new law will let it fund the war effort by selling Russian assets
Just last week, a Ukrainian court seized hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of assets owned by a Russian oligarch.
The flow of Ukrainian refugees has changed direction in Poland. And so has aid relief
Medyka is the busiest border crossing between Poland and Ukraine. Aid workers flocked there to set up tents offering assistance when the war started. But these days, the flow of refugees has shifted.
Starbucks is exiting Russia, shutting 130 stores
The coffee chain joins McDonald's in taking its brand out of the country. Starbucks had temporarily paused operations in March.