Negotiators to Moscow and Kyiv, Judge Issues Order on Arch, Western Wildfires

Negotiators to Moscow and Kyiv, Judge Issues Order on Arch, Western Wildfires

September 5, 2026 · 15 min

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U.S. envoys are in Moscow to discuss the Ukraine war, while legal issues arise over a new arch in Arlington and wildfires continue to devastate land.

U.S. envoys arrived in Moscow today to revive efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The administration is rushing to build a triumphal arch overlooking Arlington National Cemetery despite legal efforts to stop it. Wildfires have burned more than 8,000,000 acres this season. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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