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Residents in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia shared messages of defiance on March 2 amid Russia’s ongoing military invasion of the country. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) footage captures the emotions of locals in the area. One local says, “It’s very hard. My nerves are shredded.” Another mentions the long lines and low stock at drug stores. “Russians, look at us. We are people just like you,” a man says to the camera. “We did not attack you. You attacked us. So think about it – there is still time for you to sit down in peace. We’ll give you tea, [warm] clothes, we won’t kick you out. But if you come with weapons, we’ll tear you apart.”
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PHOTOS FROM DAY 10 OF THE UKRAINE WAR
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