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A closer look at Russia-Ukraine tensions, NATO diplomacy

A closer look at Russia-Ukraine tensions and the potential for successful diplomacy

Aired 12/23/2021

PBS News Hour

A closer look at Russia-Ukraine tensions, NATO diplomacy

Clip: 12/23/2021 | 12m 26sVideo has Closed Captions

A closer look at Russia-Ukraine tensions and the potential for successful diplomacy

Russia's President Vladimir Putin gave his annual end-of-year press conference Thursday, and had tough words for both Ukraine and NATO. His reprimand comes as Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops on the border with Ukraine, raising international concern. Special correspondent Stuart Smith begins our coverage from Moscow, and Judy Woodruff speaks to two experts for more.

Aired 12/23/2021

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