Greg Myre
Stories
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World
What we know about the experimental missile Russia fired at a Ukrainian city today
Russia fired an experimental missile at a city in eastern Ukraine today, inflicting damage and injuries. Exactly what type of missile is this and what message is Russia trying to send?
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Europe
To hit deep inside Russia, Ukraine has built its own drones
Russia's military is on the offensive, putting tremendous pressure on Ukraine's smaller forces. Yet Ukraine keeps fighting back is with inexpensive, homemade drones capable of deadly attacks on the frontline … and deep inside Russia.
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Europe
Biden removes long-range missile restraint on Ukraine's armed forces
For the first time, President Biden has given Ukraine the green light to use powerful American long-range weapons, known as the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, for strikes inside Russia.
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National
Trump's national security team lacks experience but has proven loyalty to him
President-elect Trump assembled his national security team with a series of rapid-fire choices. There's a clear pattern: Most nominees are best known for their support of Trump rather than their national security experience.
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Politics
Trump names former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence
The former Democratic congresswoman has shifted her political allegiance in recent years, going from a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 to a stalwart Trump supporter.
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Politics
Trump has already filled some top positions
President-elect Trump appears to be moving quickly to shape his foreign policy and national security teams. He's filled a couple top positions, and more key posts are expected to be named at any time.
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World
The rules of war aren't protecting civilians. Can they be enforced?
The Geneva Conventions recently marked their 75th anniversary, yet the rules of war are being widely violated. NPR’s Greg Myre reports from two ongoing wars, Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.
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World
What we know about the North Korean troops that have been sent to Russia
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says North Korea has sent troops to Russia. The U.S. is now trying to determine whether the North Koreans will be heading on to Ukraine to take part in the war there.
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National Security
Leaked U.S. intelligence documents suggest Israel is planning to strike Iran
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app and first reported by CNN and Axios.
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U.S. gives Israel deadline to dramatically increase assistance into Gaza
U.N. agencies say over the last two weeks Israel has blocked almost all food aid from getting into northern Gaza. The Biden administration tells Israel it has 30 days to increase assistance.
