Resolute Kyiv residents dig in while preparing to defend their city from nearing Russians

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Mar 02, 2022 Resolute Kyiv residents dig in while preparing to defend their city from nearing Russians While thousands of Kyiv residents have packed their suitcases and left looking for safety elsewhere, many have refused to leave and vow to defend the capital if it comes to it. "If we surrender Kyiv, we will surrender Ukraine," one sheltering resident said. "It's better to die than become a part of Russia." Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy