How Ukrainians are fleeing life in Russian-held territory
By DW
04 September 2023 |
7:59 am
More than 18 months into the war, many Ukrainians are still seeking ways to escape occupied territories. One way is to go to Russia and then reenter Ukraine. DW's Aya Ibrahim went to a border reception center.
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