Update on Ukraine's Donbas, Under Heavy Attack, & What a Peaceful Resolution Could Look Like
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In an extended conversation, we get an update on the Donbas part of Ukraine, where thousands of civilians are reportedly trapped.
Russia now says its main goal in attacking Ukraine is to seize control of the eastern part of the country known as Donbas, with increased attacks on cities there. Thousands of civilians are reportedly trapped. In many areas, the civilians are being supported by Ukrainian volunteers. In an extended conversation, we get an update on the Donbas from Brian Milakovsky, who lived in the Donbas town of Severodonetsk before he evacuated to Croatia in January and is now fundraising for people trying to flee Russian attacks.