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Syracuse University's Brian Taylor credits the country's standing to the determination of the Ukrainian people.

The company first arrived in Russia in 1851 to deliver devices for a major telegraph line. It primarily does maintenance work on high-speed trains these days — though it's now winding down operations.

The move has to be adopted unanimously, and Hungary — with a state oil company dependent on Russian imports and a populist leader friendlier toward Putin than most — has refused to go along.

Griner was arrested after authorities reportedly found vape cartridges with hashish oil in her luggage. The shift in language indicates the U.S. will work more aggressively to secure her release.

Estonia is host to one of the world's largest annual interactive cybersecurity drills. Russia is always considered the main threat, but this year, the war in Ukraine has only added to the stakes.

On this week's episode of the Campbell Conversations, recent guest Brian Taylor returns to talk about the situation in Ukraine since Russia invaded three weeks ago. Taylor is an expert on Russia and security and is a Political Science Professor at Syracuse University's Maxwell School and the author of, "The Code of Putinism."

On this week's episode of the Campbell Conversations, recent guest Brian Taylor returns to talk about the situation in Ukraine since Russia invaded three weeks ago. Taylor is an expert on Russia and security and is a Political Science Professor at Syracuse University's Maxwell School and the author of, "The Code of Putinism."

President Biden will speak about Russia's buildup of military troops on the border with Ukraine and will discuss, according to the White House, "continued efforts to pursue deterrence and diplomacy." Watch online at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 18.

President Biden delivers remarks about Russia and Ukraine amid escalating tensions in the region. Live coverage from NPR will be hosted by Mary Louise Kelly and Scott Tong. Watch online at approximately 3:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, February 15.

With tensions with Russia over its actions toward Ukraine back on the forefront of Western concern, Grant Reeher speaks with Brian Taylor, an expert on Russia and security. Taylor is a Political Science Professor at Syracuse University's Maxwell School and the author of, "The Code of Putinism."