Putin orders 'peacekeeping' troops to Ukraine after recognizing breakaway regions
Russia's action was universally condemned in an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting, which concluded with no action taken.
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Why Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons — and what that means in an invasion by Russia
Three decades ago, the newly independent country of Ukraine was briefly the third-largest nuclear power in the world. A lot has changed since then.
Britain will drop COVID-19 self-isolation requirements on Thursday, Johnson announces
"Covid will not suddenly disappear," Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Parliament on Monday, adding that "restrictions pose a heavy toll on our economy, our society, our mental well-being."
Russia recognizes 2 Ukrainian regions as independent
Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning to recognize the independence of two Ukrainian regions, establishing what could be a pretext for an attack.
Why Ukraine gave up its nukes
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mariana Budjeryn about the Budapest Memorandum, an agreement guaranteeing security for Ukraine if it gave up nuclear weapons left over after the Soviet Union fell.
Putin invading Ukraine would cost Russia billions. Here's a breakdown of the costs
A Russian invasion and occupation of Ukraine would cost billions. Russia's weak economy would face tough sanctions. And there are the political costs of alienating Europe and revitalizing NATO.
The U.S. warns that Russia has a 'kill list' of Ukrainians to be detained or killed
If Russia invades, "there will be an even greater form of brutality because this will not simply be some conventional war between two armies," President Biden's national security adviser says.
News brief: Possible Biden-Putin summit, hate crimes trial, regular health screenings
Biden agrees to a tentative meeting with Putin to discuss Ukraine. Closing arguments to begin in the hate crimes trial against Ahmaud Arbery's killers. Doctors urge people to resume preventive care.
Diplomatic talks continue over Ukraine. Will there be a Biden-Putin Summit?
Russian military exercises are extended even as diplomatic efforts continue. The White House says President Biden is willing to meet with Putin "in principle" as long as Russia doesn't invade Ukraine.
Sen. Coons was part of the U.S. delegation in Germany to discuss Ukraine
NPR's A Martinez talks to Democratic Sen Chris Coons of Delaware, who was one of 23 lawmakers attending the Munich Security Conference, about diplomatic efforts to avert a Russian invasion of Ukraine.