Joanna Kakissis

Ukraine says it took out a third of Russia's bombers using drones smuggled in on trucks to Russian airfields as far away as Siberia. And though Western weapons have certainly helped Ukraine, it's innovative operations like this that have helped the country punch above its weight against Russia, which is much larger and better resourced.

Ukraine says it took out a third of Russia's bombers using drones smuggled in on trucks to Russian airfields as far away as Siberia. And though Western weapons have certainly helped Ukraine, it's innovative operations like this that have helped the country punch above its weight against Russia, which is much larger and better resourced.

Ukraine says it took out a third of Russia's bombers using drones smuggled in on trucks to Russian airfields as far away as Siberia. And though Western weapons have certainly helped Ukraine, it's innovative operations like this that have helped the country punch above its weight against Russia, which is much larger and better resourced.

And Zelensky says he believes the latest operation will actually force Russia to the negotiating table. So it's an important symbolic victory for Ukrainians, and it's also something that could bring Russia to the negotiating table.

And Zelensky says he believes the latest operation will actually force Russia to the negotiating table. So it's an important symbolic victory for Ukrainians, and it's also something that could bring Russia to the negotiating table.

And Zelensky says he believes the latest operation will actually force Russia to the negotiating table. So it's an important symbolic victory for Ukrainians, and it's also something that could bring Russia to the negotiating table.

NPR's Joanna Kikis has more. In his nightly video address, Zelensky said 117 first-person view drones were used in what Ukraine's security services calls Operation Spiderweb. Zelenskyy said, we prepared for this operation for more than a year and a half. The organization and details were perfectly prepared.

NPR's Joanna Kikis has more. In his nightly video address, Zelensky said 117 first-person view drones were used in what Ukraine's security services calls Operation Spiderweb. Zelenskyy said, we prepared for this operation for more than a year and a half. The organization and details were perfectly prepared.

In a statement, Ukraine's security service said about a third of strategic cruise missile carriers in Russia's main airfields were destroyed at a total cost of about $7 billion. Russia often uses bomber planes to shoot missiles at Ukrainian cities, killing civilians and destroying homes. Russia's defense ministry confirmed the attacks. Joanna Kakisis, NPR News, Kyiv.

In a statement, Ukraine's security service said about a third of strategic cruise missile carriers in Russia's main airfields were destroyed at a total cost of about $7 billion. Russia often uses bomber planes to shoot missiles at Ukrainian cities, killing civilians and destroying homes. Russia's defense ministry confirmed the attacks. Joanna Kakisis, NPR News, Kyiv.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. President Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery this morning to honor those in uniform who have given their lives for their country. He said the U.S. owes them a great debt.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. President Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery this morning to honor those in uniform who have given their lives for their country. He said the U.S. owes them a great debt.

Earlier today, he had another Memorial Day message. On social media, Trump called former President Joe Biden scum and criticized the judges who have blocked his efforts to fast-track mass deportations. After it returns from the Memorial Day recess, the Senate is expected to take up the multi-trillion dollar government spending bill.

Earlier today, he had another Memorial Day message. On social media, Trump called former President Joe Biden scum and criticized the judges who have blocked his efforts to fast-track mass deportations. After it returns from the Memorial Day recess, the Senate is expected to take up the multi-trillion dollar government spending bill.

People with disabilities and rights groups fear proposed cuts to Medicaid and a larger state role in the program could have devastating consequences. NPR's Kristen Wright explains.

People with disabilities and rights groups fear proposed cuts to Medicaid and a larger state role in the program could have devastating consequences. NPR's Kristen Wright explains.

Russia launched huge drone and missile strikes against Ukraine for the third day in a row, killing more than a dozen people. President Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for the attacks, but did not offer new sanctions against the Kremlin. NPR's Joanna Kikisis reports. In Kiev, the Russian strike sounded like this.

Russia launched huge drone and missile strikes against Ukraine for the third day in a row, killing more than a dozen people. President Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for the attacks, but did not offer new sanctions against the Kremlin. NPR's Joanna Kikisis reports. In Kiev, the Russian strike sounded like this.

This is NPR News in Washington. Britain's King Charles arrived in Canada today for a two-day visit. He's there at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who's repeatedly rejected President Trump's desire to make Canada the 51st state. Charles is to open the Parliament in Ottawa tomorrow, delivering what's called a speech from the throne, the first time a monarch has done so in decades.

This is NPR News in Washington. Britain's King Charles arrived in Canada today for a two-day visit. He's there at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who's repeatedly rejected President Trump's desire to make Canada the 51st state. Charles is to open the Parliament in Ottawa tomorrow, delivering what's called a speech from the throne, the first time a monarch has done so in decades.