Frank Langfitt
Stories
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World
How the Russian invasion of Ukraine has transformed Europe and the EU
Europe is a fractious continent, where decision-making can be slow and bureaucratic. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has spurred Europe and its leading institution, the EU, to unprecedented action.
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Europe
Russian military blasts are felt in the Ukrainian strategic port city of Odessa
Shelling can be heard across parts of Ukraine as Russia has begun its military action. In Odessa, Ukrainian's are packing up and leaving to seek shelter elsewhere.
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Europe
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.
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Europe
NATO wants proof after Russia says it's pulling back troops from Ukraine's borders
Russia claims it is withdrawing some troops near Ukraine's borders, but President Biden warns an invasion is "distinctly possible." NATO defense ministers are gathering to figure out next steps.
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World
Russia has 'hybrid warfare' options to attack Ukraine
Russia needn't launch an ground invasion of Ukraine to devastate the lives of its people. It has a range of what are called "hybrid warfare" options.
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Politics
What Germany, France and Britain are doing to deter a Russian invasion of Ukraine
NPR correspondents in Berlin, Paris and London talk about escalating tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine.
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Europe
U.K.'s Boris Johnson survived another round of calls for his resignation
Britain's prime minister meets with Ukraine's president. There were calls for Johnson to resign following a report on parties his government threw when events like that were banned because of COVID.
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Europe
When it comes to Ukraine, the U.K. is following a course similar to the U.S.
As Russian forces continue to build up along the Ukrainian border, the United Kingdom says it is considering sending more of its own soldiers to the region to deter a potential invasion.
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World
Ethnic tensions are mounting in Bosnia-Herzegovina again
A quarter century after the end of a brutal civil war in Bosnia-Herzegovina, tensions are once again on the rise and threatening to tear apart the multi-ethnic government.
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Politics
Boris Johnson faces scrutiny for attending social gatherings that broke COVID rules
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing increasingly harsh criticism from members of his own party following a series of scandals in which he and his associates ignored COVID-19 protocols.