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Terror and Tulips in Kharkiv – Tug of war
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Tug of war transports listeners to the most volatile corners of the world, where democracy is on the verge of death. During an ongoing special season, CNN reporters take us to the field in Ukraine to document the Russian invasion, the escalating conflict, and what it means for the rest of the world.
Terror and Tulips in Kharkiv Recorded on April 26, 2022. April 27, 2022 Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, has been a strategic target since the very first days of Russian aggression. Amid constant shelling and heavy damage, residents fear the worst if their city is besieged by Russian troops. CNN’s chief international correspondent, Clarissa Ward, saw both rubble and heroism on the ground in Kharkiv. She took us inside the city to examine Russia’s terrible tactics and the defiance of everyday Ukrainians who refuse to leave their homes and countrymen.