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Here's your host, Karina Belizei.

Thank you for joining me today for this piece of breaking news, specifically about what is

happening in Ukraine.

You know, I launched this podcast almost two years ago, and I ultimately did so to bring

forth social impact and sustainability stories.

One of the hardest things that we can do when we encounter some really tough news and

difficult happenings around the world is really to remain vigilant when we are faced with bad

news consistently.

Standing with Ukraine isn't something that should be turned on or off like a light switch,

and today we have some positive news, so I wanted to be sure everyone in my community is aware of it.

Russia's war plan was rocked by Ukraine's rapid recent gains in the territory.

Now I'll quote the Wall Street Journal's recent article titled,

Russia's War Plan is Rocked by Ukraine's Rapid Gains.

This was written by Thomas Grove and Anne M. Simmons, published today, September 13th, 2022.

Russia's chaotic retreat from strongholds in northeastern Ukraine, cities and towns, it took

months to capture, has left Moscow's political and military leadership struggling to absorb

the scale of the losses, according to analysts who follow domestic Russian politics.

This egg-on-the-face reality may not last.

It's possible that Russia will regain their losses and continue the dramatic harm on the people of the Ukraine.

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