Valerie Kipnis tells Ira about how Russian soldiers in the war in Ukraine are making a huge decision in an unusual way: over a hotline. (10 minutes)
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Act Two: The View From the Dugout
As President Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office, producer Valerie Kipnis talks to Ukrainian soldiers on the front line who wonder about what his administration could mean for them. (14 minutes)
Fight #2: Who Is Russian? And Who Is Ukrainian?
Nadia and Karen have been arguing over Russian-ness since they needed to pick a school for Luka.
Fight #7: The Nice Showdown
Karen sends Nadia a photo which drives them to a final showdown. (12 minutes)
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