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May 2023
23m 5s

Ukraine Lost in Bakhmut. But It Has Much...

The New York Times
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After almost a year of deadly battle, Russia has claimed victory in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. But what happens now is uncertain. Eric Schmitt, who covers national security for The New York Times, explains what this moment in the war means, and why the next few months could be critical for Ukraine. Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security corre ... Show More
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