The White House is warning Russia may up the ante in Ukraine, and is declassifying intelligence in a bid to deter President Putin from possibly using chemical weapons. US Vice President Kamala Harris is in Poland, using her presence to shore up western support for Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees. Christiane speaks with Poland’s Ambassador in DC. Also joining ... Show More
Aug 8
Fighting without a Shield: Ukraine's Plea for Defenses Against Russia
Kyiv is leveraging its drone prowess by striking deep inside Russia, yet Ukraine remains exposed due to a chronic shortage of air defences. Dara Massicot of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, gives the latest status of the war. Then, reflecting on America's 250th ann ... Show More
42m 32s
Feb 2022
Ukrainian officials say they're "ready for any scenario" as 190,000 Russian troops surround the country
This morning in Munich, Vice President Harris warned there is a "real possibility" of war in Europe. In Washington, President Biden is set to meet with his National Security Council days after declaring Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade. Meanwhile, ... Show More
42m 10s
Feb 2022
Diplomatic show of force from the US
President Biden, Secretary of State Blinken, and Defense Secretary Austin are all sounding red alert today. Their message? That Vladimir Putin is not telling the truth about what Russia is up to, and that despite his claim of pulling back troops, all indications are that he's pre ... Show More
40m 7s
Apr 2022
Targeting eastern Ukraine, How do you prove a war crime?
Ukraine is bracing for more Russian attacks, especially in the eastern part of the country. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks with NPR's Leila Fadel about Russia's newest calculations and how its relationship with NATO is forever changed. Plus, several countries, inc ... Show More
8m 44s