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That's Thomas Grove with The Wall Street Journal.

That's Thomas Grove with The Wall Street Journal.

That's Thomas Grove with The Wall Street Journal.

Along with investing billions of dollars to boost production lines so they can run 24-7, Russia also ramped up military recruitment efforts.

Along with investing billions of dollars to boost production lines so they can run 24-7, Russia also ramped up military recruitment efforts.

Along with investing billions of dollars to boost production lines so they can run 24-7, Russia also ramped up military recruitment efforts.

Grove told us those payouts raised the standard of living for thousands of Russian people, particularly those from poorer parts of the country. At one point, more than 1,000 recruits were signing up to fight every day. But Grove says because Russia's economy now revolves so heavily around war...

Grove told us those payouts raised the standard of living for thousands of Russian people, particularly those from poorer parts of the country. At one point, more than 1,000 recruits were signing up to fight every day. But Grove says because Russia's economy now revolves so heavily around war...

Grove told us those payouts raised the standard of living for thousands of Russian people, particularly those from poorer parts of the country. At one point, more than 1,000 recruits were signing up to fight every day. But Grove says because Russia's economy now revolves so heavily around war...

It could make Putin less willing to entertain peace talks over fears of jeopardizing this war-centric economy. Grove spoke with analysts who said even if Putin does agree to stop the fighting, Russia's other neighbors now fear they could become the new targets of his war machine instead.

It could make Putin less willing to entertain peace talks over fears of jeopardizing this war-centric economy. Grove spoke with analysts who said even if Putin does agree to stop the fighting, Russia's other neighbors now fear they could become the new targets of his war machine instead.

It could make Putin less willing to entertain peace talks over fears of jeopardizing this war-centric economy. Grove spoke with analysts who said even if Putin does agree to stop the fighting, Russia's other neighbors now fear they could become the new targets of his war machine instead.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Canadian wildfires have forced 25,000 residents to be evacuated from their homes as the province of Manitoba declared a state of emergency last week. Evacuations continued over the weekend, with the blazes in largely remote areas. The impact has also spread to some U.S. states.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Canadian wildfires have forced 25,000 residents to be evacuated from their homes as the province of Manitoba declared a state of emergency last week. Evacuations continued over the weekend, with the blazes in largely remote areas. The impact has also spread to some U.S. states.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Canadian wildfires have forced 25,000 residents to be evacuated from their homes as the province of Manitoba declared a state of emergency last week. Evacuations continued over the weekend, with the blazes in largely remote areas. The impact has also spread to some U.S. states.

Haze and smoke loomed over New Jersey skies over the weekend, and air quality warnings have been issued for millions living in the Midwest. Experts say the month of June is critical for wildfire forecasting because that's when Western Canada tends to see most of its seasonal rainfall, which could determine what the rest of wildfire season looks like.

Haze and smoke loomed over New Jersey skies over the weekend, and air quality warnings have been issued for millions living in the Midwest. Experts say the month of June is critical for wildfire forecasting because that's when Western Canada tends to see most of its seasonal rainfall, which could determine what the rest of wildfire season looks like.

Haze and smoke loomed over New Jersey skies over the weekend, and air quality warnings have been issued for millions living in the Midwest. Experts say the month of June is critical for wildfire forecasting because that's when Western Canada tends to see most of its seasonal rainfall, which could determine what the rest of wildfire season looks like.

In San Diego, an ice raid at a popular Italian restaurant prompted swift community backlash as video of the incident circulated on social media. According to NBC7 News, protesters surrounded patrol vehicles and confronted armed agents. The restaurant manager says two workers were detained. Mayor Todd Gloria, a Democrat, said these kinds of raids undermine trust.

In San Diego, an ice raid at a popular Italian restaurant prompted swift community backlash as video of the incident circulated on social media. According to NBC7 News, protesters surrounded patrol vehicles and confronted armed agents. The restaurant manager says two workers were detained. Mayor Todd Gloria, a Democrat, said these kinds of raids undermine trust.