Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (Sept. 12)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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The last reactor at Zaporizhzhia, Europe's largest nuclear power plant, has stopped
Ukraine's atomic power operator said power lines had been restored to the Zaporizhzhia plant and that they were preparing the reactor to be cooled and transferred to a safer state.
Russian forces withdraw from the Kharkiv region as Ukraine pushes a counteroffensive
Ukrainian forces have broken through Russia's front lines in the east, retaking strategic towns and territory in a surprise counteroffensive that began just days ago.
Secretary of State Blinken offers big aid package on unannounced visit to Ukraine
Antony Blinken is on a trip to Kyiv, where he visited a children's hospital and met with U.S. Embassy staff. The U.S. announced nearly $3 billion in aid and weapons for Ukraine and other countries.
Meet the Chechen battalion joining Ukraine to fight Russia — and fellow Chechens
While many Chechen fighters have deployed in Ukraine for Russia, this group is there to defend the country from the Russians.
Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (Sept. 5)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
At Latvia's border with Russia, the line grows long, and tempers short
European sanctions on Russia over Ukraine have caused major traffic backups along the Latvian border. And truckers can feel the mounting tension between Russia and NATO members like Latvia.
Ukraine's southern offensive relies on heavy weapons. Soldiers say there aren't enough
Progress has been slow but Ukrainian military officers say U.S.-supplied rockets and training are making a difference from when NPR visited in the spring.
White House asks for $47 billion for Ukraine, COVID-19, monkeypox and disasters
The administration hopes the funding request will become part of an upcoming short-term spending bill aimed at funding the federal government beyond Sept. 30.
As inspectors leave Ukraine's nuclear plant, the mayor of a nearby town has high hopes
Enerhodar Mayor Dmytro Orlov speaks to NPR about the risks of attacks and nuclear disaster with Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant under Russian occupation.