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What the U.S. midterms mean for Ukrainians heading into their 5th winter at war

Ukrainians are heading into their fifth winter at war. Russia has stepped up its bombing campaign of Ukraine's critical infrastructure. But Ukrainians see one bright spot — the U.S. midterm elections.

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Eleanor Beardsley is an NPR correspondent based in Paris, France.

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