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Political Rewind: Former Sen. Sam Nunn talks about Ukraine; Ukrainians in Ga. weigh toll of conflict
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The Panel:
Chris Grant — Professor at Mercer University, Electoral politics and European politics
Jim Galloway — retired political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sam Nunn — Former U.S. senator
Tetiana Lendiel — Treasurer, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Georgia Branch
The Breakdown:
1. Russia and Ukraine are negotiating a cease-fire at the border.
- NPR reports Ukrainian officials arrived at the Belarusian border to potentially negotiate a cease-fire with a delegation from Russia.
- Former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn said there are two important objectives that need to be reached in addition to the cease-fire.
2. Ukrainians in the United States fear for relatives.
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Around half a million Ukrainians have fled the country since the Russian invasion began.
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At least 240 civilians, including children, have been killed according to reports to the United Nations.
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House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan criticized Russian leadership and said Georgia must impose sanctions against Russia.
- In Ukraine, professor Chris Grant was told to move from Ukraine to Poland ahead of Russia's invasion.
- The political science professor from Mercer University was in Kyiv for a Fulbright Fellowship. Now, he and his 12-year-old daughter are relocating to Warsaw, Poland.
Tomorrow on Political Rewind:
We take a look at immigration policy with lawyer Chuck Kuck. Plus the latest Georgia news with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Tamar Hallerman.