World In the battle for Kherson, Ukrainian infantry officers say don't underestimate Russia Ukrainian forces have made significant gains in recent weeks, recapturing wide swaths of territory in the east and northeast. Now they're bracing for what may be one of their toughest battles yet. Franco Ordoñez
World Another casualty of Russia's war: Some Ukrainians no longer trust their neighbors The war in Ukraine hasn't only destroyed lives and buildings. It's also ripped apart trust in communities that endured Russian occupation. Neighbors now see each other as collaborators with the enemy. Franco Ordoñez
Politics Progressive Democrats withdraw letter calling for more diplomatic efforts with Russia After pushback, the Congressional Progressive Caucus walked back a letter to the White House pressing for more direct negotiations with Ukraine. Barbara Sprunt Deepa Shivaram
Politics Ukrainians keep a wary eye on U.S. midterm elections, fearing a loss of support The likelihood that Republicans may win the House has triggered concerns in Ukraine. Last month, most House Republicans voted against a funding package that included billions earmarked for Ukraine. Franco Ordoñez
World Ukrainians are miffed to share the Peace Prize with Russian and Belarusian winners While the Ukrainian organization that won is celebrating, many Ukrainians are upset they need to share the award with countries that have been aggressive against them. Julian Hayda
Business Elon Musk's peace plan for Ukraine draws condemnation from Zelenskyy The Tesla CEO tweeted a plan that includes allowing Russia to keep Crimea, which it seized in 2014. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded that Musk was taking sides with Russia. The Associated Press
World Putin illegally annexes territories in Ukraine, in spite of global opposition The Russian president signed what he calls "accession treaties" that world powers refuse to recognize. It's his latest attempt to redraw the map of Europe at Ukraine's expense. Charles Maynes
World Putin plans to formally annex 4 regions from Ukraine Friday The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to formally annex four territories from Ukraine on Friday, following staged referendums that were condemned by the West. Charles Maynes
World Ukraine's offensive in Kharkiv was hard and bitter, say soldiers who did the fighting While Ukraine's counteroffensive this month was hailed as stunning by military observers, Ukrainian troops tell NPR that Russian forces put up stiff resistance in parts of the Kharkiv region. Jason Beaubien
World Occupied regions of Ukraine vote to join Russia in staged referendums The so-called referendums — which Ukraine, the U.S. and others have denounced as shams — are widely viewed as an initial Kremlin move toward formal Russian annexation of the territories. Jason Beaubien Kat Lonsdorf Charles Maynes
