The ukraine is better prepared to fight the russian military than it was in 20 14. They've received a substantial defensive weaponry from the us. Morale is, of course, very high now. This is an exestential crisis. The ukranians know why they're near. They're defending their country.
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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