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Mar 2022
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Russia's military is now encircling seve...

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Russia's military is now encircling several Ukrainian cities, but the capital Kiev is still firmly in Ukrainian hands. What mistakes did Russia make, and what are its next likely moves? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Admiral James Foggo.

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