From the frontline on the border between Ukraine and Russia, journalist Askold Krushelnycky calls in to talk to Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia about what conditions are like 25 miles from the Russian border.

Askold describes his journey to Kharkiv, the atmosphere in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and the attitudes of people he's spoken to. Askold was also on the frontlines at the beginning of Russia's 2014 invasion of Crimea, which he compares to today.

References: Ukrainian-American leaders discuss highlights of last 30 years, future goals (Kyiv Post); An Orange Revolution