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Poles prepare to defend their country against Russia

As the war in Ukraine continues, Poles are joining their nation’s military and packing shooting ranges in case they need to defend Poland from Russia, despite Poland’s membership in NATO.

NPR’s Joanna Kakissis reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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