Latest on Ukraine: Zelenskyy made a spring diplomatic offensive in Europe (May 15)
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Why Zelenskyy visited the U.K. nearly 1 year into Russia's war on Ukraine
The Ukrainian president spoke to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Parliament, and made a plea for warplanes.
Latest on Ukraine: British tank training for Ukrainian troops has begun (Jan. 30)
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Latest on Ukraine: Waiting for Germany's Leopard tanks (Jan. 23)
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Germany signals it hasn't ruled out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Western defense officials are meeting to coordinate military assistance to Ukraine. Germany has resisted their efforts to persuade the country to export its Leopard 2 tanks, or allow others to do so.
The U.S. is sending advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, but not to be shot into Russia
President Biden said in a guest essay in The New York Times that he's decided to provide Ukraine with more advanced rockets that will enable it to more precisely strike targets on the battlefield.
Ukraine's stand is a model for fighting a Chinese attack, Taiwan's top diplomat says
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu tells NPR about the threat the island faces from China, and how the U.S. is helping Taiwan's military prepare.
Russia sharpens warnings as the U.S. and Europe send more weapons to Ukraine
Russian criticism of Western military aid to Ukraine is not new. But recent rhetoric reflects efforts to build public consensus for the need of a protracted — if not existential — war with the West.
U.S. war aims shift in Ukraine — and bring additional risks
The U.S. now believes Ukraine can win, a significant change in thinking, and is rushing in weapons. This raises the risk of widening the conflict, analysts say, and may destabilize the global economy.