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Jun 2023
22m 7s

Understanding Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

The New York Times
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For months, much of the world has been watching and waiting as Ukraine prepares for a major counteroffensive in its war with Russia. That battle is now underway, and it’s not what was expected. Andrew E. Kramer, the Kyiv bureau chief for The New York Times, reports from the front line. Guest: Andrew E. Kramer, the Kyiv bureau chief for The New York Times. 
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