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The volunteers — some in their 70s — are helping educate Ukrainians about unexploded munitions and training Ukrainian forces to disarm them.

The U.S. Transportation Command has the primary responsibility to load planes, ships, and other vehicles with supplies bound for Ukraine.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Tom Condon to discuss his article, “CT welcomes Afghan evacuees with open arms — and drivers licenses,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

More than 700 Afghans have come to Connecticut since September; Agencies now preparing for emigres from Ukraine.

U.S. Senator Gillibrand (D-NY) visited Europe over the weekend to assess the humanitarian and military needs of the Ukrainians.

Blumenthal’s plea comes after a trip to the Polish Ukrainian border where he met with Ukrainian refugees, relief organizations, members of the 82nd Airborne Division and U.S. and Polish government officials.

Commentator David Bouchier wonders how often history must repeat itself before we pay attention.

WSHU’s Mike Lyle spoke with Robert Guttmann, economics professor at Hofstra University, to discuss how local boycotts of Russian-made products could impact the war effort.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has increased crude oil prices, which has led to higher prices at the pump throughout the U.S. Suspending gas taxes and increasing domestic production of gasoline could reduce prices, lawmakers said.

Easton resident Stacy Maxwell organized the rally, which she said was also in response to the multiple calls to the Ukrainian American Club from concerned residents throughout the state.