For context and more in-depth stories, you can find more of NPR's coverage here. Russia's war in Ukraine is changing the world: See our report on its ripple effects in all corners of the globe. Russia alleges Ukraine tried to attack the Kremlin in a Putin assassination attempt. On State of Ukraine podcast: A top Ukrainian official on the coming counter-offensive and Russia's future. Ukraine buries a "brave son" from America. Patriot system downed a Russian hypersonic missile.
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human rights workers have been able to verify more than 8,000 civilians killed since the large-scale invasion over a year ago, but they believe the full toll is considerably higher. NPR couldn't verify casualties for either side. He did not cite a recent estimate for Ukrainian troop losses. The White House estimated more than 20,000 Russian troops were killed and 80,000 were wounded in Ukraine since December, according to John Kirby, a National Security Council spokesperson. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said the situation at the plant is "increasingly unpredictable and potentially dangerous" as shelling in the region continues. More than 1,600 residents were evacuated from around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a Moscow-installed official in the region said. It was the first known time Ukraine has intercepted this type of missile, which posed a challenge to the country's defenses particularly before P atriot systems arrived in April. Ukraine said it downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using American Patriot defense systems. Moscow later accused Washington of masterminding the alleged attack, which the United States denied. Russia said it shot down two drones over the Kremlin, alleging a Ukrainian attempt to kill Putin. A popular opposition candidate has pledged to align the country closer to the European Union. On Sunday, Turkey has a general election. It didn't stop Ukrainian champs Kalush Orchestra from kicking off the party last week.ĭelegates from Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and the United Nations could be meeting this week to discuss extending the deal allowing grain and other farm goods to ship from Black Sea ports.
It's supposed to take place in the country of the previous winning group - but that was Ukraine, and organizers instead chose to hold the event in Liverpool, England. The Eurovision Song Contest finale is on Saturday.
Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine are winners of the Charlemagne Prize to be awarded in Aachen, Germany, on Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could be planning to go to Germany the coming weekend, say German news reports.
On Thursday, Russia's associates governing occupied territories of eastern Ukraine in Donetsk and Luhansk mark the anniversary of self-proclaimed independence from Ukraine, which nobody else recognized until Putin declared recognition of the two regions as "republics" in February 2022. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to visit Kyiv to commemorate the day. Tuesday is also Europe Day - which is supposed to celebrate peace and unity on the continent but is marked for a second year with war in Ukraine. The day has taken on new symbolism with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin traditionally attends a military parade in Moscow's Red Square. On Tuesday, Russia celebrates Victory Day, which commemorates the Soviet Union's part in defeating the Nazis in World War II.
Ukrainians are assessing the damage after waking up to missile strikes overnight in Odesa. Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week. Residents stand next to a building that was damaged in the night, following Russian shelling in Komyshevakha, Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Monday.
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