Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 17)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 16)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine says it's downed 200 aircraft, a mark of Russian failures in the sky
Russia was expected to dominate the skies over Ukraine. But Ukrainians are still shooting down helicopters and planes, making Russian pilots very wary about venturing into Ukrainian airspace.
People are picking up the pieces around Kharkiv after liberation by Ukrainian forces
Ukrainian troops are pushing Russian forces away from the country's second-largest city. That's allowing residents to move out of shelters, assess damage and try to resume something of a normal life.
Finland and Sweden announce they want to join NATO, marking a big blow to Putin
Finland changed its policy toward the military alliance after troops invaded Ukraine. Sweden has avoided all military alliances, but like Finland, has also grown closer and closer to NATO over time.
G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia
The Group of Seven leading economies warned Saturday that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis which threatens poor countries.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy defiant as Russia retreats from Kharkiv
Fresh off his country's Eurovision win, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to one day host the song contest in the embattled city of Mariupol, as Russian troops retreated from Kharkiv.
Ukraine says Russian troops are withdrawing from Kharkiv
Russian forces are pulling back from Ukraine's second-largest city after weeks of heavy bombardment, the Ukrainian military says, as a battle for the country's eastern industrial heartland continues.
Ukraine's Eurovision act wants to bring home some good news
Kalush Orchestra's Oleh Psiuk tells NPR that representing Ukraine on the world stage is a huge responsibility. He hopes people will continue to support his country even after Eurovision ends.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 13)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.