Influx of Ukrainians at Ukraine-Poland border
CBS News’ correspondent Christina Ruffini talks about what she's seen and learned from meeting Ukrainian refugees at the Ukraine-Poland border with CBS News’ Catherine Herridge and Tanya Rivero.
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CBS News’ correspondent Christina Ruffini talks about what she's seen and learned from meeting Ukrainian refugees at the Ukraine-Poland border with CBS News’ Catherine Herridge and Tanya Rivero.
Olena and her son fled to Poland, while her husband had to stay back to help defend Ukraine.
It's an exodus that shows no signs of slowing.
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