Henry Ridgwell

NATO Pledges New Weapons for Ukraine With 'Strong Sense of Urgency'

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Thursday new weapons are being delivered to Ukrainian forces with a "strong sense of urgency," following a two-day meeting of NATO and G-7 foreign ministers in Brussels. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Ukraine's foreign minister told NATO that the coming battles against invading Russian forces will resemble "World War II."

Moscow Slapped With New US Sanctions Over War Crimes Allegations

The United States announced new sanctions against Moscow on Wednesday following allegations that Russian forces in Ukraine massacred civilians. Henry Ridgwell reports from London. Camera: Henry Ridgwell. This video contains graphic images and may not be suitable for all viewers.

Biden Says Russia’s Vladimir Putin ‘Cannot Remain in Power’

US president gives fiery speech at the end of a crucial trip to reassure European allies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Biden Praises Western Unity on Visit to Poland-Ukraine Border

White House says European visit will end Saturday with 'landmark speech' in Warsaw

In Brussels Streets, Ukraine Protesters Demand NATO and EU Intervention

Ukraine president calls for global day of protests against Russian invasion

In Brussels Streets, Demonstrators Demand NATO and EU Intervention in Ukraine

As NATO, G-7 and European Union leaders met behind closed doors Thursday in Brussels, protesters gathered outside, demanding that the West take tougher action against Russia. Henry Ridgwell reports from the Belgian capital. Camera: Henry Ridgwell

NATO Summit: Growing Calls for Tougher Military Response to Russia

Former NATO officials call on alliance to take greater risk in countering Russia, but Western leaders voice caution

NATO Summit: Growing Calls for Tougher Military Response to Russia

Former NATO officials say alliance could take on greater risk in countering Russia, but Western leaders voice caution

The Inside Story-Battle for Ukraine Episode 31

Amid British-Iranian Prisoners' Homecoming, West Grapples With Tehran’s ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ 

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and businessman Anoosheh Ashoori freed, as Britain pays historic debt to Iran 

Amid Emotional Homecoming for Freed British-Iranian Prisoners, West Grapples with Tehran’s ‘Hostage Diplomacy’

Two British-Iranian nationals who were jailed in Iran are back in Britain. Few details have emerged on the negotiations, but Britain confirmed that it had repaid a long-standing debt to Tehran ahead of their release. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, critics say Iran is increasingly engaging in hostage diplomacy.

In Forests Along Polish Border, US Troops Edge Closer to Ukraine Conflict    

Fears grow of accidental clashes – and of Russia targeting NATO deployments in eastern Europe in the event of invasion

In Forests Along Polish Border, US Troops Edge Closer to Ukraine Conflict 

Fears grow of accidental clashes – and of Russia targeting NATO deployments in Eastern Europe in the event of a broader invasion

The Inside Story-Ukraine's Refugee Crisis Episode 30

Refugees, Twice Over: A Ukrainian Family’s Flight from Russian Missiles

Nochovna family fled to Kyiv from Luhansk in 2014, and now forced to flee Russian strikes on Ukrainian capital

Refugees, Twice Over: A Ukrainian Family’s Flight From Russian Shelling

Each Ukrainian who has fled the Russian invasion has a heartbreaking story of separation and loss. VOA followed the Nochovna family — four women, age 3 to 73 — as they fled Kyiv for Poland. As Henry Ridgwell reports from Krakow, it is the second time the Nochovnas have been forced from their home.

Poland Embraces Fleeing Ukrainians, as Europe Faces Biggest Refugee Crisis Since 1945 

Russian invasion drives fastest growing refugee exodus since 1945 

Poland Embraces Fleeing Ukrainians, As Europe Faces Biggest Refugee Crisis Since 1945 

More than one-and-a-half million people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries since the Russian invasion, making it Europe’s fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War Two. Henry Ridgwell reports from the town of Przemysl on the Polish-Ukraine border.

Ukraine’s Women and Children Flee as Men Must Stay to Fight

United Nations appeals for $350 million as refugee crisis deepens

The Inside Story-State of the Union Episode 29