Many russians and ukranians share a lot. There's a lot of familiar ties and shared identity and shared language. I think, after the debacles a and the tragedies of afghanistan and arock, there is no option that involves american troops on the ground in Russia. So everything needs to be done diplomatically to avert a war n these two countries. And this has been our big question, you know, even as an invasion, or the beginnings of one, has been unfolding. To what extent will it be? Is this still a big game of chicken, or or will it be quite deadly and widespread in its reprecussions?
Vox’s Jonathan Guyer explains how a Russian invasion of Ukraine could affect me and you and everyone we know.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Paul Mounsey, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices