Brian Mann

Yeah, this is pretty grim. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky also spoke about this yesterday. The North Koreans do everything, so it's impossible for us to capture them alive, Zelensky said. Their own soldiers killed them off. NPR, I should say, hasn't been able to independently verify this.

Yeah, this is pretty grim. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky also spoke about this yesterday. The North Koreans do everything, so it's impossible for us to capture them alive, Zelensky said. Their own soldiers killed them off. NPR, I should say, hasn't been able to independently verify this.

Yeah, this is pretty grim. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky also spoke about this yesterday. The North Koreans do everything, so it's impossible for us to capture them alive, Zelensky said. Their own soldiers killed them off. NPR, I should say, hasn't been able to independently verify this.

But the theory shared by Ukrainian officials and the White House is North Korean soldiers fear for their families. They think they'll face reprisal and punishment back home if they're taken prisoner. So they choose to take their own lives.

But the theory shared by Ukrainian officials and the White House is North Korean soldiers fear for their families. They think they'll face reprisal and punishment back home if they're taken prisoner. So they choose to take their own lives.

But the theory shared by Ukrainian officials and the White House is North Korean soldiers fear for their families. They think they'll face reprisal and punishment back home if they're taken prisoner. So they choose to take their own lives.

Yeah, it's been a really grinding, brutal winter for Ukraine, Scott. Military analysts say Russia's offensive is poorly planned and executed, as we've been discussing. But the sheer weight of soldiers and artillery are pushing Ukraine back. In a national address this week, Zelensky talked about a desperate need to stabilize Ukraine's defenses. One big question here in Kyiv is whether the U.S.

Yeah, it's been a really grinding, brutal winter for Ukraine, Scott. Military analysts say Russia's offensive is poorly planned and executed, as we've been discussing. But the sheer weight of soldiers and artillery are pushing Ukraine back. In a national address this week, Zelensky talked about a desperate need to stabilize Ukraine's defenses. One big question here in Kyiv is whether the U.S.

Yeah, it's been a really grinding, brutal winter for Ukraine, Scott. Military analysts say Russia's offensive is poorly planned and executed, as we've been discussing. But the sheer weight of soldiers and artillery are pushing Ukraine back. In a national address this week, Zelensky talked about a desperate need to stabilize Ukraine's defenses. One big question here in Kyiv is whether the U.S.

will actually deliver most of the $61 billion in additional military and economic aid for Ukraine that was allocated by Congress last spring. They're hoping it'll come before President Biden leaves office. People here fear that once President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in next month, much of that aid could be frozen.

will actually deliver most of the $61 billion in additional military and economic aid for Ukraine that was allocated by Congress last spring. They're hoping it'll come before President Biden leaves office. People here fear that once President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in next month, much of that aid could be frozen.

will actually deliver most of the $61 billion in additional military and economic aid for Ukraine that was allocated by Congress last spring. They're hoping it'll come before President Biden leaves office. People here fear that once President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in next month, much of that aid could be frozen.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

The Azerbaijani jetliner crashed in Kazakhstan while en route to a city in Russia Wednesday with 67 passengers and crew on board. 29 people survived. During a briefing with reporters, U.S. National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said it's possible Russian weapons hit the civilian plane.

The Azerbaijani jetliner crashed in Kazakhstan while en route to a city in Russia Wednesday with 67 passengers and crew on board. 29 people survived. During a briefing with reporters, U.S. National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said it's possible Russian weapons hit the civilian plane.

Kirby emphasized the probe into the fiery crash is still underway. Azerbaijan Airlines officials said in a statement it appears external interference impacted the plane. The airline has suspended flights to airports inside Russia. Brian Mann, NPR News, Kyiv.

Kirby emphasized the probe into the fiery crash is still underway. Azerbaijan Airlines officials said in a statement it appears external interference impacted the plane. The airline has suspended flights to airports inside Russia. Brian Mann, NPR News, Kyiv.

Good morning, Cassara.