Ukraine

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4:07pm Mar 23, 2022

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What the city of Mariupol means for Ukraine — and for Russia's military campaign

by Laurel Wamsley

Ukraine's Mariupol has been battered by Russian airstrikes. Why is this city so important? The reasons range from geographic and strategic, to economic and psychological.
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5:05pm Mar 22, 2022

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Donated clothes help in Ukraine. But here's one thing aid experts like better

by Jason Beaubien

Donations are pouring in — but they don't always address the needs of the many displaced and homeless Ukrainians who've lost practically everything they own.

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5:01pm Mar 22, 2022

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 22)

by NPR Staff

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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2:04pm Mar 22, 2022

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When Russia shelled their building in Mariupol, 13 neighbors banded together to flee

by Becky Sullivan

Before the war, Mariupol residents Tetiana Myhalyova and metalworker Victor Perederiy had never met. But after sheltering for weeks without heat or water, they decided to escape together.

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12:32pm Mar 22, 2022

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A top Ukrainian boxer is choosing his country over an upcoming title fight

by Rachel Treisman

Before Russia attacked Ukraine, Vasiliy Lomachenko had agreed to face off against lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. in June. Now he plans to stay and defend his country.
11:17am Mar 22, 2022

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NC congresswoman is urging U.S. to expedite adoptions of Ukrainian orphans

by Neal Charnoff

Representative Deborah Ross has sent a
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8:46am Mar 22, 2022

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Putin's puffy coat and Zelenskyy's T-shirts show the power of fashion in war

by Fernando Alfonso III

President Vladimir Putin's coat and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy's T-shirts can be considered political statements.
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9:18pm Mar 21, 2022

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 21)

by NPR Staff

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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5:32pm Mar 21, 2022

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COMIC: How children are coping in Ukraine — and how parents can help

by Malaka Gharib

Two psychologists in Ukraine tell what they are hearing from traumatized children — and how to give support to these youngsters. Although in the chaos of war, that can be a daunting task.
3:45pm Mar 21, 2022

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Hundreds rally in support of Ukraine in NC capital

by David Ford

On Sunday, more than 300 people gathered at the state capitol in Raleigh for the "Stand with Ukraine rally." There were speeches by elected officials and others, traditional music performances, lot

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5:52pm Mar 19, 2022

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Russian cosmonauts board Space Station wearing blue and yellow, the colors of Ukraine

by Deepa Shivaram

Wearing the colors Ukraine's flag has widely been seen as a way to support that country and oppose Russia's invasion.
Alina Mykhailova

1:43pm Mar 19, 2022

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Ukrainian women are volunteering to fight — and history shows they always have

by Lauren Frayer

Ukraine's military has been inundated with volunteers. That includes women, who are not required as men are to stay and fight the Russian invasion.

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