One year on since Ukraine invasion

Hamas returns the bodies of four hostages, as fragile ceasefire holds. 

Emotional reunions on both sides as hostages and prisoners are returned to their families, after a deadly two-year war in Gaza. 

The countdown is on to the expected release of hostages, signalling an end to the war and success for the fragile US-brokered ceasefire. 

One in four Ukrainians have been displaced in the month since Russia invaded Ukraine, millions of them children. In recent days, there hasn't been a lot of movement on either side of the war. 

As the fighting in Ukraine enters a second week, Russian and Ukrainian forces are still battling over control of strategic cities. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy 

Russia’s War Against Ukraine. Day 251. 

Several countries have said that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen at any time. 

It's been almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, igniting the biggest land war in Europe since World War II. Thousands have been killed and millions displaced. This week, we hear from one ordinary citizen, Hanna Palamarenko. Also, NPR Correspondent Frank Langfitt talks about ... Show More

Two years on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the war is largely at a stalemate but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's troops face acute shortages of ammunition. Ukraine's cities still come under regular Russian bombardment, thousands of lives have been lost and many more displ ... Show More