Russia's Putin taking even more aggressive posture toward Ukraine and the West Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country has the right to strike NATO countries that arm Ukraine in certain circumstances. We break down the latest in his posture toward Ukraine and the West. Michel Martin
Russia launched an experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, the U.S. says Ukraine raised alarm suggesting Russia may have used an intercontinental ballistic missile to hit the city of Dnipro, but the U.S. National Security Council does not believe it was an ICBM. Polina Lytvynova
Chinese vessel under investigation after 2 data cables found cut in the Baltic Sea Germany's defense minister said damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea appeared to be acts of sabotage. Several European countries have launched investigations. A Martínez
To hit deep inside Russia, Ukraine has built its own drones Russia's military is on the offensive, putting tremendous pressure on Ukraine's smaller forces. Yet Ukraine keeps fighting back is with inexpensive, homemade drones capable of deadly attacks on the frontline … and deep inside Russia. Greg Myre
Many Ukrainians relieved after U.S. allows the country to use ATACMS to strike Russia Many Ukrainians say they're relieved that Ukraine now has more firepower from the U.S. to defend itself against Russia. But residents in the capital Kyiv say their everyday lives remains unchanged. Hanna Palamarenko
How the European Union is preparing for the second Trump presidency Members of the European Union Are Preparing With Caution and, At Times, Keenness for the Second Trump Presidency. Eleanor Beardsley
At the 1,000 day mark of war, a Ukrainian activist looks ahead NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Hanna Hopko, from the International Center for Ukrainian Victory, as Russia's invasion of her country approaches 1,000 days. Elena Burnett
What is the perspective from the EU on potential Ukraine policy shift under Trump? How do European leaders view Russia's new nuclear policy and a potential shift in Ukraine policy under Trump? NPR's Michel Martin asks Jovita Neliupšiene, the EU's ambassador to the U.S. Michel Martin
Gisele Pelicot, victim in mass rape trial in France, gives last day of testimony The victim at the center of a mass rape trial in France gave her closing statement in a French court. She denounced French society as macho and patriarchal, called it a society that trivializes rape. Eleanor Beardsley
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. Charles Maynes