Episode
Ukraine's Long Year
25:44
Published: Sun Feb 19 2023
Description
It's been almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, igniting the biggest land war in Europe since World War II. Thousands have been killed and millions displaced. This week, we hear from one ordinary citizen, Hanna Palamarenko. Also, NPR Correspondent Frank Langfitt talks about Ukraine's unexpected success in the last year and its biggest challenge to holding off Russian forces moving forward.
Chapters
Hanna Palamarenko recalls the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine, and how it impacted her life as an English teacher in Dnipro.
00:00 - 01:10 (01:10)
Summary
Hanna Palamarenko recalls the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine, and how it impacted her life as an English teacher in Dnipro.
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Ukrainian journalist, Ania Tsoukanova's shares her experience of reporting on war in her own country and the impact it has had on her and her community.
01:10 - 07:24 (06:13)
Summary
Ukrainian journalist, Ania Tsoukanova's shares her experience of reporting on war in her own country and the impact it has had on her and her community.
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Even though there were warning signs of the war in Ukraine, people were still shocked when it happened and many did not believe that it was going to be a full-scale invasion by the Russian government.
07:24 - 13:34 (06:09)
Summary
Even though there were warning signs of the war in Ukraine, people were still shocked when it happened and many did not believe that it was going to be a full-scale invasion by the Russian government.
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NATO allies are trying to work together to make it easier and cheaper for companies to reopen and produce weapons during times of war.
13:34 - 22:08 (08:34)
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NATO allies are trying to work together to make it easier and cheaper for companies to reopen and produce weapons during times of war. After 9-11, many heavy weapons production lines closed in Europe due to a decreased demand for those weapons.
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NPR's London correspondent reflects on the never-ending uncertainty and unpredictability for Ukrainians during the past year, amidst the ongoing war and its impact on everyday life.
22:08 - 25:44 (03:35)
Summary
NPR's London correspondent reflects on the never-ending uncertainty and unpredictability for Ukrainians during the past year, amidst the ongoing war and its impact on everyday life.