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Over 1M Refugees Have Fled Ukraine During Russian Invasion

A local professor shares firsthand accounts of the Russian-Ukraine war.

03/03/2022 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Over 1M Refugees Have Fled Ukraine During Russian Invasion

Clip: 3/3/2022 | 6m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

A local professor shares firsthand accounts of the Russian-Ukraine war.

The United Nations says more than a million refugees have fled Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion -- and many more are still searching for ways to leave their home country. For those whose who have managed to flee, the journey can be harrowing. We speak with a local professor who just Wednesday returned from Russia.

03/03/2022 | Rating NR

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