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Olena Zelenska says Ukrainians will endure the winter despite the cold and power cuts caused by Russian shelling. Ukraine鈥檚 first lady told the 大象传媒鈥檚 Lyse Doucet that Ukraine is facing many challenges, but that a blackout is not the worst thing that can happen to them.

Also, one of the country鈥檚 richest businessmen, Vsevolod Kozhemyako, talks about his decision to fund a group of soldiers that has become known as the billionaire鈥檚 battalion. He鈥檚 also fighting alongside them on the battlefield.

Today鈥檚 episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaliy Shevchenko.

The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Clare Williamson and Luke Radcliff. The technical coordinator was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

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