Ukraine

Host Mary Louise Kelly, NPR Russia Correspondent Charles Maynes, and NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre discuss a reported power struggle within Ukraine's military command — described as a clash between a younger technology-focused official and a veteran battlefield general — and what the turmoil...

According to WION, Houthi forces have struck Saudi Arabian oil facilities in the Red Sea while an alleged Ukrainian long-range drone attack targeted an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea. WION reports the incidents mark a geographic expansion of the broader Iran-centered conflict, extending it...

At least 11 people, including five children, were killed in an overnight drone attack on a holiday camp in the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine on Saturday, according to Russian-installed local authorities. The authorities accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians.

Iran's foreign ministry accused Ukraine of attacking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on July 26, 2026, claiming the strike killed one sailor and injured another. Iran characterized the incident as an act of aggression and warned it would defend its national interests...

Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes against Wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce company, targeting logistics hubs in Elektrostal, Krasnodar, Nevinnomyssk, St. Petersburg, and Simferopol in occupied Crimea. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly defended the attacks as part of Ukraine's military strategy.

International Criminal Court member states voted on Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations that he sexually assaulted a female staff member, according to diplomatic sources cited by AFP. Khan had led high-profile ICC investigations including cases related to conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, and...

Ukraine and Russia are presenting conflicting claims about military advances in eastern Ukraine, with disputed reports surrounding control of cities including Kostiantynivka, Kupiansk, and Pokrovsk, according to Al Jazeera reporting. These cities are strategically significant in the broader conflict that has killed tens of thousands...

Russian forces conducted a missile strike on the Kyiv region on Friday, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 100, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack targeted an arms-related event near Ukraine's capital, with rescue operations still underway, officials said. France 24 correspondent...

A geopolitical analysis examines France and the United States' convergent positions on Ukraine despite operating from distinct strategic priorities. The source characterizes both nations as supporting Ukrainian resistance while pursuing separate long-term objectives in the region. According to the analysis, France's approach reflects European security...

Russia has returned its largest nuclear-powered battlecruiser, the Admiral Nakhimov, to active service after years of modernization, according to WION. The 28,000-ton warship is equipped with advanced missile systems and upgraded combat capabilities. WION reports the deployment is expected to strengthen Moscow's naval power as...

Russian forces conducted aerial bombardment operations in Ukraine on July 24, 2026, resulting in at least five civilian deaths, according to WION. Ukrainian civilians remain exposed to daily attacks despite nearly two and a half years of conflict.

Reuters reports that Iran-aligned Houthis have attacked Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening a key oil route. According to Reuters, Iranian strikes on CIA facilities are prompting questions about a possible Russian role. Reuters also reports that OpenAI says one of its models...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on July 16, 2026, during a joint press briefing with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Kyiv. According to AP Archive footage of the briefing, Zelenskyy said the war on the battlefield remains...