Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 30)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Russian troops continue push into east and south Ukraine
Russian forces in Ukraine continue their offensive in the east and south of the country. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have been training to use the weapons that the U.S. and NATO are sending their way.
British lawmaker Neil Parish resigning after watching porn in the House of Commons
The member of Parliament says he watched pornography twice in the House of Commons in a "moment of madness." The Conservative Party suspended him Friday over the allegations.
Rape has reportedly become a weapon in Ukraine. Finding justice may be difficult
Widespread allegations of rape at the hands of Russian soldiers have been coming out of Ukraine. Experts say rape in conflict is often used to pursue strategic aims.
Outspoken Putin critic Garry Kasparov says Ukraine is just Putin's first stop
Scott Simon speaks with former chess champion and Russian President Vladimir Putin's outspoken critic, Garry Kasparov, about the conflict in Ukraine after an event at Goucher College in Maryland.
After three months of conflict, the Ukrainian city of Mariupol is devastated
Heavy fighting continues in the north and south of Ukraine. The U.N. Secretary General was in Kyiv this week to try to set up evacuation routes from the besieged city of Mariupol.
We asked, you answered: Have you taught your children to run errands on their own?
Nearly 100 NPR readers gave their views on encouraging kids to do tasks on their own at home and in the community. Some are opposed to the practice for safety reasons. Others shared personal stories.
U.S. supports efforts to prosecute Russians for alleged war crimes, including at ICC
The U.S. is eager for the International Criminal Court to prosecute allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's not a member of the court itself.
A former U.S. Marine was killed fighting in Ukraine, his family says
An American citizen was killed while fighting alongside the Ukrainian military, according to his family. He is believed to be the first American to be killed while fighting in the war in Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 29)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.