Russia's view amid Ukraine's strikes and Zelenskyy's growing rift with the U.S.

NPR | By Charles Maynes,

A Martínez

Published October 16, 2026 at 4:51 AM EDT

Russian authorities say Ukraine struck a major oil refinery southeast of Moscow Thursday. The strike was in response to Russia's attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

NPR News

Charles Maynes

See stories by Charles Maynes

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

Support nonprofit, fact-based public service journalism

WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.

Contribute now

Related Content

NPR News

Remembering Oscar-winning actor Eva Marie Saint

Terry Gross

Saint, who died Oct. 6, studied at the Actors Studio and was best known for her roles in On the Waterfront and the Hitchcock film North by Northwest. Originally broadcast in 2000.
NPR News

Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision

Elena Moore

A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.
NPR News

How much money has Musk given to Republican groups since July? The quiz knows

Holly J. Morris

Plus, this week saw comings and goings at the White House, the revenge of a child (reality) star, and Elon Musk doing Elon Musk things.
NPR News

Do Americans own the president's papers? Appeals court to weigh in

Carrie Johnson

The administration says papers created in the White House belong to Donald Trump, not to the American people. The case could ultimately end up at the conservative-leaning Supreme Court.
NPR News

Morning news brief

A Martínez, Steve Inskeep

Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at an Oregon school, how Russia is viewing Ukraine's strikes and its growing rift with the U.S., DOJ sues California over its voter rolls.