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Feb 2023
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Ukraine's Long Year

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It's been almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, igniting the biggest land war in Europe since World War II. Thousands have been killed and millions displaced. This week, we hear from one ordinary citizen, Hanna Palamarenko. Also, NPR Correspondent Frank Langfitt talks about Ukraine's unexpected success in the last year and its biggest challenge to holding off Russian forces moving forward.

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