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Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia-Ukraine topic

Breakaway region in Europe asks Russia for protection

Pro-Russian rebels in Transnistria, a separatist sliver of Moldova, have asked President Vladimir Putin to protect their region from what they claim are threats from Moldova’s government. Transnistria, which illegally split from Moldova as the Soviet Union crumbled, has remained firmly within the Kremlin’s orbit while Moldova, which borders Ukraine, is bidding to join the…

Emergencies, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia-Ukraine topic

Zelenskyy tours Europe to secure more military aid in Ukraine’s fight against Russia

It is the largest conflict in Europe in more than 80 years, but Ukraine has questioned European commitment in its war against Russia’s invasion. Monday, Ukraine’s president concluded a three-day tour of Europe and received new military and political support from the leaders he has often criticized. Nick Schifrin reports. Stream your PBS favorites with…

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