Charles Maynes
Stories
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World
How do people in war zones feel as Trump takes office?
President-elect Trump has promised to end two foreign conflicts. NPR correspondents in Israel, Russia and Ukraine asked people about their hopes and fears as Trump takes office.
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World
Here's what's behind Russia cutting off its last gas line to Europe
A decades-long Russian-Ukrainian transit gas deal to Europe ended on Jan. 1. For now, the most acute effects are being felt in a region called Transnistria, on the eastern edge of Moldova.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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National
The U.S. confirms Ukraine fired long-range ATACMS into Russia for the 1st time
Ukraine has fired six U.S.-made ATACMS into Russia, marking the first attack using the U.S.-made long-range missiles in 1,000 days of war.
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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.
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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.
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World
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.
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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.