January 22, 2022
Why Russian President Vladimir Putin is Escalating the Threat of War with Ukraine
Sarah McCammon talks with U.S. national security expert Andrea Kendall-Taylor about what is motivating Russian President Vladimir Putin as he escalates the threat of war with Ukraine.
Listen to the full interview from NPR.
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