NPR's Michel Martin talks to Russian historian Sergey Radchenko about what happens to Russia's sphere of influence in the Middle East with Assad gone.

How do European leaders view Russia's new nuclear policy and a potential shift in Ukraine policy under Trump? NPR's Michel Martin asks Jovita Neliupšiene, the EU's ambassador to the U.S.

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Ukrainians will be experiencing yet another Christmas dealing with Russia's all-out assault. And this time of year is especially difficult for children. YURIY BOYECHKO: Because in ...

GREG MYRE, BYLINE: Hi, Michel. MARTIN: First, the U.S. carried out numerous ... those Syrians love the American military. MARTIN: So Iran and Russia were both big backers of Bashar al-Assad. What does ...