Ukrainian men, manning a checkpoint for six hours, talk about the war and their lives

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Ukrainian men, manning a checkpoint for six hours, talk about the war and their lives

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Mar 15, 2022

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Ukrainians across the country are contributing to the war effort in different ways, including manning checkpoints far from the front lines.

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Mar 15, 2022

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With reporters on the ground, conversations with politicians and officials, and breakdowns of what's going on, we'll bring you everything you need to know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, multiple times a day. We'll discuss the conflict's past, its possible futures, and what each new development means for the rest of the world.

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