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Oct 2023
35m 55s

The Case for Rebuilding Ukraine

COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
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Russia has caused unprecedented damage in Ukraine. And with no diplomatic end in sight to the conflict, many Ukrainians are wondering when, if ever, they will be able to go back to their homes. According to many experts, the answer is actually sooner rather than later. Can reconstruction begin before a war ends? Who pays, and where should world leaders begin ... Show More
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