Area residents with close ties to Russia in Franklin and Hampshire counties are expressing great concern, but little shock, over President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade a sovereign Ukraine, causing widespread devastation and sparking Europe’s.
Area residents with close ties to Russia in Franklin and Hampshire counties are expressing great concern, but little shock, over President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade a sovereign Ukraine, causing widespread devastation and sparking Europe’s.
Since Russian troops invaded Ukraine last month, several Bay Area residents were quick to fly to Eastern Europe to support Ukrainian refugees and help family members reach safety.