Russia's Presence in Crimea and Ukraine

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Ukranian defense ministry using maps to brief allies. Huge part of ukraine is really encircled by either russia itself or ballarose. There is very deep and very real concern about russia's intentions. During the cold war, it proved more than willing to invade members of its own security block.

Russia has kept its military at Ukraine’s doorstep for almost a decade. But a recent escalation on the border is creating fears of a full-blown invasion.

Today’s show was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and hosted by Haleema Shah.

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