Latest on Ukraine: Russia's retreat from Kherson gives Ukraine renewed hope (Nov. 14)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukrainian soldiers who helped liberate Kherson describe relief, joy and apprehension
Many soldiers from the southern port city of Kherson spent months trying to liberate their homes. The Russian retreat last week was a major blow to Moscow's war effort.
Ukrainian troops enter Kherson city after Russia retreats
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his forces are taking back Kherson, following Russia's withdrawal from the strategic southern city.
Russia is retreating, so why is the U.S. nudging Ukraine to compromise?
Russia says it's withdrawing from the southern city of Kherson, but Ukraine says it's not seeing a pullout. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is asking Ukraine to show a willingness to negotiate.
Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine — but that is starting to change
Though Italy's new prime minister vows to continue the country's staunch support for Ukraine, much of the public is critical of Italian weapons deliveries and analysts say the government may waver.
A Pussy Riot member describes what Brittney Griner can expect in Russian penal colony
Maria Alyokhina was sent to a penal colony as a member of the feminist punk collective. Authorities "teach you how to forget your right to choose," she says. She urges Griner "to not forget yourself."
Russia says it's withdrawing from the key city of Kherson, but Ukraine is skeptical
Russia announced a withdrawal from Kherson, Ukraine, but the Ukrainian government said there's "no signs" Russian forces left without a fight.
A Russian-appointed official died in a car crash in Ukraine's Kherson
Born in Ukraine, Kirill Stremousov had switched to Russia's side and mimicked its claims about Nazi rule, becoming spokesman and deputy governor of the Moscow-installed administration in Kherson.
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony
Griner has been moved from a detention center outside of Moscow and is being sent to a Russian penal colony to begin serving out her nine-year sentence on drug smuggling charges, her lawyers said.
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Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.