Women wrapped in Ukrainian flags standing in the dark (© Kin Cheung/AP)

World remains united behind Ukraine, 1 year later

In a demonstration of global unity one year after Russia's invasion, the U.N. General Assembly reaffirmed support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Protesters holding up hands in street (© Sakchai Lalit/AP)

Standing with the people of Burma 2 years after the military...

Two years after its coup, the military regime in Burma continues to carry out a brutal campaign of violence against its own people.
رسم توضيحي لامرأة حول عنقها العلم الأوكراني وعلى رأسها تاج من الزهور (State Dept./D. Thompson)

United with Ukraine [October–December 2022]

Check out our latest coverage of the developments in Ukraine and the U.S. response. This article will be updated on a rolling basis.
Female doctor pointing at lung X-rays with patient standing next to her (USAID/Bohdan Vilshanskyi)

30 years of continued U.S. assistance under the FREEDOM Support Act

Learn about the lasting impact of a 1992 law called the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Act.
Man talking while standing at end of table with five other people (State Dept./Ava D'Sa)

City leaders pledge to strengthen democracy

City leaders from around the world, from Argentina to South Africa, exchanged ideas about strengthening democracy.
U.S. Capitol building (© Shutterstock.com)

What are midterm elections, and why are they important?

Although Americans won't elect a president in the 2018 midterm elections, their choices will have a big effect on the country's direction.
رسم توضيحي لامرأة حول عنقها العلم الأوكراني وعلى رأسها تاج من الزهور (State Dept./D. Thompson)

United with Ukraine [August–September 2022]

Check out our latest coverage of the developments in Ukraine and the U.S. response. This article will be updated on a rolling basis.
People waiting in line to talk to a man at desk (© Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters)

Kremlin plans sham referendums to annex parts of Ukraine

Moscow is rolling out a version of the same playbook it used in 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea and later held staged elections.
Man signing paper at desk while four other men watch (© Keystone/Getty Images)

The secret pact that ushered in World War II and changed...

Learn more about a secret 1939 pact between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany that affected millions in Europe.