1 big thing

Ukraine's crucial spring counteroffensive

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Russia and Ukraine have been fighting for months now to control Bakhmut, a city in eastern Ukraine. But the battle has turned into the bloodiest fight of the war so far. It comes as Ukraine prepares to launch an important spring counteroffensive.

  • Plus, the safety issues at dollar stores.
  • And - what about using potatoes in place of Easter eggs this year?

    • Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Nathan Bomey and Kelly Tyko.

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