World Sweden officially joins NATO as worries grow over Russian aggression in Europe Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality as concerns about Russian aggression in Europe have spiked. The Associated Press
World Putin warns of nuclear war if NATO sends troops to Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin issued explicit nuclear threats to the West, even as he assured Russians their country could both win the war in Ukraine and thrive economically. Charles Maynes
World What Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin shows, and what it hides Tucker Carlson did not ask Putin about how so many of his opponents wind up imprisoned and murdered, or the warrant the International Criminal Court has out for his arrest for war crimes in Ukraine. Scott Simon
Politics Biden announces over 500 new sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine and Navalny death President Biden has announced more than 500 new sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Jackie Northam
World Putin's regime is 'running out of fuel,' a Russian opposition activist tells NPR If the Russian president continues to burn through his reserves of oil and gas money, ordinary people will become a threat to his power, according to one outspoken activist. Mary Louise Kelly Mallory Yu Sarah Handel
World Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death. His mother is searching for his body Alexei Navalny's spokesperson confirmed Saturday that the Russian opposition leader had died at a remote Arctic penal colony and said he was "murdered," but it is unclear where his body is. The Associated Press
World Alexei Navalny is the latest Putin critic to die in suspicious circumstances The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison was shocking, but hardly surprising. It follows a long line of fallen critics and opponents of Russian leader Vladimir Putin. James Hider Scott Neuman
World Navalny's legacy: His ceaseless crusade against Putin and corruption In a sign of Navalny's ability to inspire the public, in 2017 his followers chanted words in Putin's hometown that are among the most dangerous to utter in their country: "Russia without Putin." Bill Chappell
World Alexei Navalny, Russian politician who opposed Putin to the end, has died in prison The Federal Prison Service said in a statement that Navalny felt unwell after a walk on Friday and lost consciousness. The politician's team says it has received no confirmation of his death so far. Lucian Kim Charles Maynes Alina Selyukh Scott Neuman
Politics Trump says he wouldn't defend NATO allies from Russia if they're 'delinquent' The Republican front-runner said that, as president, he warned NATO allies that he "would encourage" Russia "to do whatever the hell they want" to countries that don't meet their spending commitments. Stephen Fowler
