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Feb. 24, 2022: Ukrainians’ hunger for stability; Blacks and presidents through history

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Ukraine Tensions
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Ukrainian servicemen sit atop armored personnel carriers driving on a road in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences you have never seen.”

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As conflict escalates in Ukraine, governments around the world have voiced their opinions -- but what do Ukrainians think? John O'Loughlin has done extensive polling of residents throughout the country. Then, a Denver historian looks at the relationship between Blacks and U.S. Presidents through the years. And, why "The Shining" is perfect for the opera.