The view from eastern Ukraine
The Russian Parliament handed President Vladimir Putin the power to deploy forces outside the country's borders. We talk to residents on the ground in eastern Ukraine.
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Biden announces sanctions as Russian troops move into Ukraine
As Russian troops move into separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, President Biden gives his latest remarks on what measures the United States and its allies are planning to take.
Kenyan U.N. ambassador compares Ukraine's plight to colonial legacy in Africa
Instead of looking back to an age of empire, Russia should accept Ukraine's borders and move on, Kenya's ambassador told a session of the U.N. Security Council.
U.S. will broaden sanctions after Russia orders 'peacekeepers' to Ukraine
NPR's Rachel Martin talks do deputy national security adviser Jon Finer about the U.S. and its allies plans for sanctions after Russian President Putin ordered troops to Ukraine's separatist regions.
News brief: Russia faces sanctions, Russia sends 'peacekeepers' to Ukraine, Trump app
U.S. imposes sanctions after Moscow recognizes two enclaves in Ukraine as independent. Ukraine says internationally recognized borders would remain that way. Donald Trump launches a social media app.
Talks in Vienna aim to revive the deal that put limits on Iran's nuclear program
Negotiators from Iran, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia and China are working in Vienna to restore the Iran nuclear agreement. Participants say they are closer than ever to reaching a deal.
After recognizing breakaway regions, Putin orders 'peacekeeping' troops to Ukraine
Russian President Putin signed a declaration for troops to move into Ukraine's breakaway regions. The White House, along with NATO members and the United Nations, condemned the moves by Russia.
Putin's decision to recognize 2 breakaway regions in Ukraine triggers sanctions
The United States, United Kingdom and the European Union are promising sanctions for Russia's decision to recognize the independence of two separatist areas in Ukraine.
Putin orders 'peacekeeping' troops to Ukraine after recognizing breakaway regions
Russia's action was universally condemned in an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting, which concluded with no action taken.
Why Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons — and what that means in an invasion by Russia
Three decades ago, the newly independent country of Ukraine was briefly the third-largest nuclear power in the world. A lot has changed since then.