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Russia is building in parts of Ukraine. What does it mean for a peace deal?

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published March 31, 2026 at 3:40 AM CDT

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Russia is heavily developing occupied territory in Ukraine, suggesting it has no plans to return the land as part of any peace deal. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Reuters reporter Mari Saito.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.