Desperate Ukrainians crossing into Latvia while Russians are blocked

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Latvia, like the rest of European Union countries, has closed its border to virtually all Russians — even those fleeing conscription into the army. These days, it’s desperate Ukrainians who are crossing into Latvia from Russia, most notably young men fearing they might be drafted, too. Gerry Hadden reports from the border in Latvia.

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