Those of us with roots in Ukraine and Russia have a somewhat different picture of events as they unfold. In addition to viral videos, OSINT, pundits, and even sensible commentary, we're also part of heartbreaking conversations with our families.
My own roots are in Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Belarus and Romania. The messages I've received from my cousins aren't for public consumption, but suffice to say they've been haunting and frightening.
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