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Feb 2022
27m 38s

The Battle for Kyiv

The New York Times
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This episode contains strong language. Over the weekend, the battle for Ukraine arrived at the capital, Kyiv, as Russian forces attempted to advance. Would the Russian military quickly overrun the city? Or would Ukrainians, despite being outgunned, somehow find a way to defend their capital? Guest: Sabrina Tavernise, a national correspondent for The New Y ... Show More
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