This weekend marks two years since Vladimir Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, despite his attempts, his forces have not been able to capture the country's capital or overthrow its government, and with the support of NATO, the country has been able to resist Russia. But as the war enters its third year, Ukraine’s forces are outmanned and outgunned, desperately trying to fill the gaps on the front lines. 

Also on today's show: Diane Foley, President and founder, James W. Foley Legacy Foundation / Co-author, “American Mother” & Colum McCann, Co-author, “American Mother”; Yevgenia Albats, Editor-in-Chief & CEO, The New Times / Friend of Alexey Navalny; Alexei Ratmansky, Russian-American choreographer and ballet dancer/ Artist in residence, New York City Ballet/ Former Director of Moscow Bolshoi Ballet 

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