Lucian Kim
Stories
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World
World War II Soviet Spy Dies At 103. Russia And Poland Remember Him Differently
A Soviet spy has died at the age of 103. Russians claim he saved the Polish city of Krakow from destruction by Nazis. Polish historians tell a different story.
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World
'No Longer A Friend': Ukrainians Are Losing Faith In The U.S.
"America used to be a beacon of freedom, liberty and anti-corruption efforts. Now a lot of Ukrainians feel like ... we are by ourselves," says a Ukrainian political commentator.
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World
Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Meets With Ukraine's President
A week after he said Americans didn't care about Ukraine, Pompeo is in its capital Kyiv. Ukraine continues to be at the center of unflattering attention during President Trump's impeachment trial.
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World
Young People In Russia Are Rebelling Against Putin's Rule
In Russia a new generation is coming of age — one that has grown up entirely during the 20-year reign of President Putin. They have no memories of post-Soviet hardship.
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World
How Vladimir Putin Has Continued To Remain Popular In Russia
Despite a moribund economy, Russian President Putin enjoys widespread popularity. His success lies in part in his ability to tap into a deep sense of resentment over the Soviet Union's collapse.
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World
Prisoner Exchange Is A Positive Sign In Russia-Ukraine War
Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners Sunday in a deal negotiated by the countries' presidents. It is a tentative step toward resolving the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Politics
News Brief: Murkowski On Impeachment, Philippines Typhoon, Kazakhstan Crash
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she was "disturbed" when she heard Mitch McConnell would coordinate with the White House on impeachment. Also, a typhoon has hit the Philippines.
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World
How U.S. Military Aid Has Helped Ukraine Since 2014
"U.S. military aid represents a physical manifestation of American support, which is essential," retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges tells NPR. The U.S. has given $1.5 billion in such aid in the past 5 years.
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World
Putin And Zelenskiy To Meet To Discuss Effort To End The War In Eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet in Paris on Monday in an effort to end the war in Eastern Ukraine which has cost 13,000 lives.
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World
Ukraine's President To Meet Russian Counterpart For Peace Talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time in Paris on Monday to discuss ways to end the fighting in eastern Ukraine.