How have Russia's mixed signals about Ukraine complicated peace talks?
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Bill Taylor, a former ambassador to Ukraine, about the status of Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
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Europe has designs on making the 'fast fashion' industry more sustainable
Under the proposal, the European Commission would set new durability standards and require companies to include how sustainable and recyclable a clothing item is on its label.
Britain withdraws its judges from Hong Kong's top court
The two British judges resigned after citing concerns about the court being as endorsing "an administration that has departed from values of political freedom, and freedom of expression."
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 30)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The role cyberattacks and information campaigns have played in the war in Ukraine
In the weeks leading to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, experts said cyberwar could be imminent. It turns out, cyberattacks and information campaigns have played a subtle, nuanced role in the conflict.
Widespread sanctions against Russia means Germany must look elsewhere for energy
Germany relies on Russia for around half its natural gas and its companies do extensive business with both Russia and Ukraine. The effects of those ties fraying is being felt on the ground in Germany.
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators sound optimistic after latest round of peace talks
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators report some progress in peace talks. Experts discuss the outlines of a possible settlement to the war.
In Barcelona, a record attendance for a women's soccer game
It's called El Clásico: Each time Barcelona FC and Real Madrid face one other. On Wednesday, it is a women's game that is breaking an attendance record in Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium.
How sanctions factor into negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
Sanctions can't stop the tanks, but they have had a dramatic impact on the Russian economy and could pressure President Vladimir Putin to change his behavior, says a former Treasury official.
Maternity patients among 20,000 civilians forcibly deported to Russia, Mariupol says
More than 70 hospital patients and staff members from the besieged Ukrainian city have been sent to Russia against their will, officials say, a war crime under the Geneva Conventions.