Ukraine: Fears of invasion

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On this day, one year ago, war returned to Europe as Russia invaded Ukraine. 

As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, NATO forces are building in border countries in an effort to contain the conflict and prevent a wider war, according to the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy ... Show More

One in four Ukrainians have been displaced in the month since Russia invaded Ukraine, millions of them children. In recent days, there hasn't been a lot of movement on either side of the war. 

Even in the west of Ukraine, far from the Russian invasion, people are on edge and preparing to help in their own way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy 

Russian forces appear to be escalating attacks on urban areas of Ukraine as 680,000 people have fled their homes. Sanctions are piling up, and the West is supplying more military hardware to Ukraine. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Priva ... Show More