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The War in Ukraine: How Some Russians Responded
23:39 - 33:22 (09:43)
Intelligent people did not think that war would strengthen Putin's power, despite the absence of grassroots opposition or any sign from civilians during discussions of political action against it.
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The wife of a Russian soldier recently killed in Syria speaks with NPR about the struggles families face when losing loved ones in military conflicts.
23:39 - 28:04 (04:24)
Russia
Summary
The wife of a Russian soldier recently killed in Syria speaks with NPR about the struggles families face when losing loved ones in military conflicts. In the midst of this, it is suspected that the government may be hiding the true numbers of men being swept up for military draft.
ChapterThe War in Ukraine: How Some Russians Responded
EpisodeScenes from a Russian Draft Office
PodcastThe Daily
Many people expected the war to bring an end to Putin in Russia, but the Western world failed to understand the lack of opposition and compliance by default for Russians.
28:04 - 33:22 (05:18)
Russia
Summary
Many people expected the war to bring an end to Putin in Russia, but the Western world failed to understand the lack of opposition and compliance by default for Russians.