NPR looks at what Russia’s role in the Syrian civil war tells us about its strategy of targeting civilians during conflict. 

The U.S. and its allies may have slapped economy-cratering sanctions on Russia, but some Ukrainian activists say it’s not enough. The Washington Post explains the kind of backup Ukraine is calling for. 

Over the past week, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has become a household name across the world. The Wall Street Journal shares what you need to know about the man standing up to Putin.