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Tuesday

Europe

Protesters criticize Georgia's decision to suspend membership talks with EU

Protestors in Georgia want new elections as the government says it's suspending European Union membership talks.

Protesters criticize Georgia's decision to suspend membership talks with EU 

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Monday

Europe

Georgia Protests EU Talks Suspension

Political uncertainty has gripped the former Soviet republic of Georgia. The Georgian government - after years of trying to join the European Union — decided to suspend that effort.

Georgia Protests EU Talks Suspension

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Sunday

World

Russia is using new technology in its attacks on Ukraine

Attacks between Ukraine and Russia are escalating, with Russia using what it describes as new missile technology.

Russia is using new technology in its attacks on Ukraine

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Thursday

Emergency units carry out rescue tasks after a Russian attack on the city of Dnipro, in central Ukraine, on Thursday. Ukrainian officials are trying to determine whether Russian forces launched an intercontinental ballistic missile and other types of missiles.

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine

Putin said the new missile, called "Oreshnik," Russian for "hazel," used a nonnuclear warhead and was in response to Ukraine firing longer-range missiles into Russia with NATO's help.

Tuesday

In this image provided by the U.S. Army, soldiers, from the 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment of the 18th Field Artillery Brigade out of Fort Bragg N.C., conduct live fire testing at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., on Dec. 14, 2021, of early versions of the Army Tactical Missile System.

In this image provided by the U.S. Army, U.S. soldiers conduct live fire testing at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., on Dec. 14, 2021, of early versions of the Army Tactical Missile System. John Hamilton/U.S. Army via AP hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

The U.S. confirms Ukraine fired long-range ATACMS into Russia for the 1st time

Ukraine has fired ATACMS into Russia, marking the first attack using the U.S.-made long-range missiles in 1,000 days of war.

Europe

Marking the 1,000th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Millions of Ukrainians have been displaced and hundreds of thousands killed or wounded. The war has changed Russia as well.

Marking the 1,000th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

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Monday

World

Kremlin warns of escalation after U.S. authorizes Ukraine to use missiles

President Biden's decision to let Ukraine use long-range missiles against Russia could escalate the war. But this may also make it easier for his successor to negotiate a peace deal.

Russia Reacts To U.S. Missiles Decision

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State of the World from NPR

Ukraine is Allowed to Fire US-made Missiles into Russia

Ukraine is granted permission from the Biden administration to fire U.S.-made long range missiles into Russian territory. We hear from two NPR correspondents about this major policy shift by the White House. Our Pentagon correspondent tells us the goals around the move and what it might mean on the battlefield. And our correspondent in Moscow gives us the Russian Government's reaction to the move.

Ukraine is Allowed to Fire US-made Missiles into Russia

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Thursday

Russian President Vladimir Putin points during a meeting with foreign policy experts at the Valdai Discussion Club in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Thursday.

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Year of Global Elections

Putin congratulates Trump and says he's 'ready' to engage in dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, saying he is ready to engage with the United States.

Wednesday

International Reaction to Trump's Victory

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump during an election night watch party on Wednesday. Amir Levy/Getty Images hide caption

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Analysis

State of the World from NPR

International Reaction to Trump's Victory

Germany, China and Russia react to Donald Trump's re-election to the U.S. presidency with cautious words of welcome— and sometimes, silence. NPR's International Correspondents Rob Schmitz, John Ruwitch and Charles Maynes report.

International Reaction to Trump's Victory

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Germany, China and Russia react to Trump's victory

The world is reacting to former President Trump's election victory. In Russia, analysts are thinking about how it might affect U.S. military aid to Ukraine.

Germany, China and Russia react to Trump's victory

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Tuesday

Russia's President Vladimir Putin holds an exercise of the strategic deterrence forces via a videolink at the Kremlin in Moscow on Oct. 29 in this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik.

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2024 Election: Trump wins 2nd term as president

Who does Russia want in Washington?

Russia's Vladimir Putin says he endorses Vice President Harris, with a wink and a nod. “Russia likes that Donald Trump says he wants to improve relations between America and Russia,” one expert says.

Saturday

World

Some organizations are questioning election results in the Eurasian country of Georgia

Independent polling organizations say that the results of parliamentary elections in the Eurasian country of Georgia indicate "manipulation" of the vote.

Some organizations are questioning election results in the Eurasian country of Georgia

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Friday

World

Accusation of Kremlin-inspired election fraud sparks protests in country of Georgia

The country of Georgia held parliamentary elections that the opposition are calling fraudulent. Tens of thousands of Georgians have been in the streets to protest the results.

GEORGIA ELX FRAUD

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Thursday

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a press conference at BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024

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World

A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order

Russian President Vladimir Putin neither confirms nor denies the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine. Putin’s comments came during a press conference at a Russian-hosted summit for the world’s top developing economies.

Tuesday

Europe

Russia hosts this years BRICS summit of developing economies

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts leaders from many of the world's fastest developing economies at a summit this week.

Russia hosts this years BRICS summit of developing economies

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Monday

A Latvian choir, celebrating their victory in an international competition in Moldova, cheers in support of the European referendum near the Moldovan Parliament on Monday in Chișinău, Moldova.

A Latvian choir, celebrating their victory in an international competition in Moldova, cheers in support of the European referendum near the Moldovan Parliament on Monday in Chișinău, Moldova. Pierre Crom/Getty Images hide caption

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Year of Global Elections

Moldova barely approves its EU referendum amid allegations of Russian interference

Moldova voted in favor of adding a path to the European Union to its constitution, and gave the incumbent president the most votes in elections Sunday, but neither result was the win leaders wanted.

Moldova election is over shadowed by accusations of interference by Russia

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State of the World from NPR

Russia Versus the West in Moldova's Election

The former Soviet republic of Moldova narrowly passed a referendum to pursue membership in the European Union. That puts it at odds with Russia, which is accused of meddling in the election. Our correspondent in Moscow tells us what the vote could mean.

Russia Versus the West in Moldova's Election

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Europe

Moldova election is over shadowed by accusations of interference by Russia

It's crunch time for Moldova, the tiny country balancing between EU member countries and Russia, as presidential election and referendum results come in.

Moldova election is over shadowed by accusations of interference by Russia

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Saturday

Wednesday

World

A Russian man us freed after serving time for daughter's anti-war art

A single father was sentenced to prison after his then 12-year-old daughter was caught with drawings critical of Russia's war in Ukraine at her local school. He has been freed after nearly two years.

RUSSIAN MAN JAILED FOR DAUGHTER'S ANTI-WAR ART IS FREED

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Tuesday

State of the World from NPR

How Do Russians Really Feel About the War in Ukraine?

In Russia, polls consistently show support for the war in Ukraine somewhere around 70%. But a recent independent study of Russians' opinions indicates the picture is more complex. We hear more from our correspondent in Moscow.

How Do Russians Really Feel About the War in Ukraine?

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Europe

Independent study suggests Russian support for the war in Ukraine is complicated

Russian President Putin insists his country is united behind the war effort in Ukraine. Many Russian polls confirm it, but the findings of an independent study present a more complicated picture.

Independent study suggests Russian support for the war in Ukraine is complicated

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