Despite risks, Slovenian PM went to Kyiv to show Ukraine it's not alone
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his visit to Kyiv during the Russian invasion.
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Lessons from Russia's role in Syria war
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mona Yacoubian of the U.S. Institute of Peace about the role Russia's military played in Syria and what she thinks the legacy of that conflict is today.
Encore: Schools across Europe work to house Ukraine's young dancers
A major ballet competition set to happen in Kyiv was canceled when Russia attacked. Young Ukrainian dancers are being helped out of the country and placed in schools worldwide for safe haven.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 20)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy compares Russia's invasion to Holocaust in a plea to Israel for support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Israeli lawmakers about his impatience with Israel as it mediates negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
More than 900 civilians have died in Ukraine. The true number is likely much higher
Many of the casualties occurred in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Ukraine's east, which are partially controlled by separatist rebels backed by Russia.
Australia bans the export of aluminum ores to Russia
Australian officials said the restrictions, which include a ban on bauxite, is designed to curtail Russia's ability to produce aluminum — a vital ingredient in arms and munition manufacturing.
Russian citizens continue to protest war with Ukraine despite threat of punishment
Elissa Nadworny speaks with Leonid Drabkin of the Russian human rights media project OVD-Info, about how Russian citizens are continuing to protest the war despite the threat of punishment.
At least 6 people were killed when a driver slammed into Carnival revelers
Prosecutors, who are in the early stages of the investigation, said there were no elements to suspect terrorism was behind the incident. Ten other people suffered life-threatening injuries.
Zelenskyy says Mariupol will be remembered as one of modern warfare's ugliest sieges
The latest news from Ukraine, including the bombing of an Mairupol art school where civilians were taking cover, and allegations that Russians are taking Ukrainians over the border by force.