How much do Americans care about Russia’s war on Ukraine?
By DW
01 March 2022 |
3:04 pm
As the world reels from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US continues to play a role in the response. But just how important is what's happening in Ukraine to Americans? And how far are Americans willing to go?
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