The Battle for Kyiv

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Over the weekend, the battle for Ukraine arrived at the capital, Kyiv, as Russian forces attempted to advance.

Would the Russian military quickly overrun the city? Or would Ukrainians, despite being outgunned, somehow find a way to defend their capital?

Guest: Sabrina Tavernise, a national correspondent for The New York Times, reporting from Kyiv.

Background reading: 

• Ukraine agreed to talks with Russia, but the fighting still rages.
• The roots of the Ukraine war: Here’s a guide to what’s at stake for Russia, the U.S. and NATO.

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