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Apr 2022
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Ukraine is bracing for more Russian attacks, especially in the eastern part of the country. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks with NPR's Leila Fadel about Russia's newest calculations and how its relationship with NATO is forever changed. Plus, several countries, including the U.S., say they'll help examine potential war crimes in Ukraine. NPR's Julie McCarthy looks into what constitutes crimes in war.

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