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The Axioma superyacht, seen in Gibraltar in March, once belonged to Russian oligarch Dmitrievich Pumpyansky. The vessel was seized last March in accordance with sanctions imposed by Britain and the European Union. It will be auctioned off Tuesday, with th

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A multimillion-dollar superyacht once owned by a Russian oligarch has gone to auction

9:44pm August 23, 2022

by Dustin Jones

The yacht can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins, as well as a 20-person crew. An infinity pool, full-service spa, luxury cinema and a gymnasium are just a few of the vessel's luxuries.

Ukrainian refugee Anastasiia Ivanova reads the Bible on the terrace of the apartment in Prudentópolis, Brazil, where she now lives with her mother and siblings. The devout 22-year-old says her faith is what's helped her get through all of her trials. She

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PHOTOS: Ukrainian refugees feel surprisingly at home in Brazil's 'Little Ukraine'

12:58pm August 23, 2022

Eight families fled the war and traveled 5,000 miles to Brazil to live in a town settled by Ukrainians over a century ago. The language and customs — and kindnesses — have eased their transition.

Ukrainians visit an avenue where destroyed Russian military hardware is displayed in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday.

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Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (Aug. 22)

12:19pm August 22, 2022

by NPR Staff

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra performs at Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center in New York City on Thursday.

Home is never far for the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, even when touring in the U.S.

4:38pm August 19, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

The ensemble of top Ukrainian musicians, including recent refugees, is wrapping up a whirlwind tour with performances in New York City and Washington, D.C.

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Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska on the front cover of Vogue, photographed by Annie Leibovitz. Entitled "Portrait of Bravery," the spread and accompanying interview paint Zelenska as a woman stepping up to the challenge of her many roles in this war.

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Ukraine's first lady posed for 'Vogue' and sparked discussion on how to #SitLikeAGirl

11:11am August 18, 2022

by Ashley Westerman

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska was criticized for her pose on the cover of the famous fashion magazine. People are coming to her defense to challenge stereotypes about women.

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The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine's Enerhodar, Zaporizhzhia region, is seen through barbed wire on the embankment in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, central Ukraine, on July 20. Russian soldiers have been shelling Nikopol from the premises o

Over the river from a Russian-occupied nuclear plant, a Ukrainian town fears a spill

11:24am August 16, 2022

by Joanna Kakissis

The small town of Nikopol, Ukraine, sits across the river from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Attacks are causing serious alarm for the community.

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A priest prays for unidentified civilians killed by Russian troops in Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Aug. 11. Eleven unidentified bodies exhumed from a mass grave were buried in Bucha that day.

Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (Aug. 15)

12:13pm August 15, 2022

by NPR Staff

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko speaks to The Associated Press reporters during an interview on Friday.

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Ukrainian health minister says Russia is blocking access to medicines

6:27am August 13, 2022

by The Associated Press

In an interview with the AP, the health minister said Russian authorities repeatedly have blocked efforts to provide state-subsidized drugs to people in occupied cities, towns and villages.

Smoke rises after explosions were heard from the direction of a Russian military airbase near Novofedorivka, Crimea, in this still image obtained by Reuters Tuesday.

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Who was behind the explosions in Crimea? Ukraine and Russia aren't saying

6:14pm August 12, 2022

by Julian Hayda

Several days after Ukraine said nine planes were destroyed at a Russian air base in Crimea, nobody has publicly claimed responsibility for it — but speculation abounds.

Workers at Zaporizhstal iron and steel works on July 22 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.

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Russia's war in Ukraine pushes Ukrainian steel production to the brink

11:20am August 12, 2022

by Jason Beaubien

The Russian invasion has taken a toll on Ukrainian metalworks — the country's second-largest industry — and there's still no deal to ship iron and steel products to customers.