Charles Maynes
Stories
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Russian and French puppet shows were pushed off air after satirizing those in power
The creators of beloved political puppet shows in France and Russia feel déjà vu over the Jimmy Kimmel saga, as they recall being shut down for displeasing the powerful.
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Moldova's ruling party secures parliamentary majority
Moldova's pro-Western party secured a decisive victory Monday, as voters rejected pro-Russian groups and chose closer EU ties.
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Russia revives Soviet-era song contest
This weekend, more than 20 former Soviet nations competed at Intervision 2025. Putin revived the song contest after Russia was banned from Eurovision in response to its war in Ukraine.
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Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace
Poland said Wednesday that it and its NATO allies had shot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what it called an "act of aggression" as Russia launched aerial attacks on Ukraine.
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How long can Russia and Ukraine wage war at this level?
There's still no end in sight to Russia-Ukraine war, according to NPR correspondents in both countries. Peace efforts appear to be going nowhere and the fighting remains intense.
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Introducing 'Sources & Methods,' a new podcast from NPR
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly introduces you to her new national security podcast, Sources & Methods. Each week digs into the biggest national security stories.
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Where do Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Stand?
President Trump has made clear he’s interested in ending the war Russia has waged on Ukraine. After a flurry of diplomatic meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a variety of European leaders, is the prospect of peace near? We hear from NPR’s correspondent in Moscow and a national security correspondent from the New York Times on whether progress has been made.
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How Moscow views the talks between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders
President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders met to talk about ending the war that Russia started in Ukraine. NPR reports on the view from Moscow.
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Trump and Putin met but no breakthroughs yet on the war in Ukraine. What's next?
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What we know about the summit between Trump and Putin
After all the buildup the Alaska summit between Presidents Trump and Putin ended quickly — just brief statements from both leaders, no questions from reporters and more questions left hanging than answers provided.
