What Ukraine will lose without US aid

Feb. 07, 2024 International

A bipartisan immigration bill is paralyzing Congress. It leaves billions in aid for Ukraine in limbo, as their war with Russia grinds on.

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Credits

Guest:

Anne Applebaum - staff writer for The Atlantic

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed

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