Science, Tech & Environment
PRI's The World
April 26, 2016
On April 26, 1986, the world suffered its worst peacetime nuclear disaster, when the Soviet reactor at Chernobyl went into meltdown. One survivor talks about how it affected her and her family.
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Lifestyle & Belief
The conflict in Ukraine has led to a Golden Age for Jews — though some are still leaving
PRI's The World
March 18, 2015
It's a disturbing time for Jews in Europe right now. But the conflict in Ukraine seems to be making that country a little more welcoming to its Jewish citizens, even as they continue leaving the country in large numbers.
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Politics
Where in the world is Lenin these days?
PRI's The World
December 09, 2013
Protesters in Kiev, Ukraine took down a statue of Lenin over the weekend, but many of his statues remain around the world decades after the end of communism.
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Politics
What can the US do about Russia's occupation of Crimea?
PRI's The World
March 03, 2014
As the Russian military moves into Crimea, there seem to be few good options for the US and NATO. Retired Brigadier General Kevin Ryan sees economic sanctions as one of the few tools, but that requires time and a focus on the long-term strategy.
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Conflict & Justice
An old Ukrainian folk song takes on new meaning in the current crisis
PRI's The World
April 16, 2014
An old Ukrainian folk song about war and loss is now being sung as a protest song — to honor those who have died in the Ukrainian crisis.
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Politics
Here's the argument for why Crimea's secession was against international law
PRI's The World
March 19, 2014
Updated
President Barack Obama has said repeatedly that the secession of Crimea from Ukraine is a violation of international law. But doesn't Crimea have the right to determine its own fate? An international lawyer says the problem came with Russia's military intervention.
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Conflict & Justice
If it comes to war with Russia, does Ukraine stand a chance?
PRI's The World
March 21, 2014
No one is expecting war between Russia and Ukraine. But if it comes to that, Ukraine is hardly a match for Russia on most counts.
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Conflict & Justice
Companies are tapping into a desire by some tourists to get up close and personal with war zones
To the Point
July 23, 2014
Travel and tourism has never really been bigger, with people hitting the road to find adventure. But for some, adventure comes with a trip to some place seemingly off-limits: war zones. Companies are marketing war tourism to appeal to a new type of tourist.
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Politics
Ukraine's interim prime minister accuses Russia of wanting to start World War III
PRI's The World
April 25, 2014
With his country battling pro-Russian separatists in the east, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk drops some loaded language into the international debate. But are they fighting words, or words designed to evoke sympathy for Ukraine?
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Arts, Culture & Media
One of Ukraine's cultural ambassadors could be drafted at any time
PRI's The World
March 07, 2016
The members of the Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha are perhaps the country's best known cultural ambassadors. They've played Coachella and Bonnaroo and have sung to thousands in their native language. Marko Galanevych is the only male member of the band and knows he could be drafted into Ukraine's army at any time.
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Conflict & Justice
For Ukrainians displaced by conflict, there’s no going back
PRI's The World
June 02, 2016
The fighting began in Ukraine more than two years ago. But the Ukrainian government is only beginning to get a handle on the internally displaced. Estimates of Ukraine’s internally displaced vary. The government has registered 1.7 million IDPs but the true number could be higher.