Intense fighting in north and east of Ukraine

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Russia claims to have taken another town on the frontline of its war with Ukraine. Ukrainian officials say they are still defending Kurakhove while claiming more Russian territory in the Kursk region to the north. Host Carolyn Beeler explains.

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