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Russia's frontline advances slow as Ukraine fights back

Nearly four and a half years after Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's frontline advances have slowed almost to a halt as Ukrainian counterattacks and defensive tactics become increasingly effective.

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Joanna Kakissis is an international correspondent based in Kyiv, Ukraine, where she leads NPR's bureau and coverage of a conflict that has upended millions of lives, affected global energy and food supplies and pitted NATO against Russia.
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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