Episode
Why Russia Is Taking Thousands of Ukrainian Children
30:19
Published: Fri Mar 03 2023
Description
As Russian troops pushed into Ukraine, children who were fleeing newly occupied territories were swept up. Many became part of a Russian effort to portray itself as a charitable savior. The children were placed in Russian families and paraded on television. The Times interviewed one child who was taken from Ukraine, a girl named Anya, who said she ached to return.Guest: Emma Bubola, a reporter for The New York Times based in London.Background reading: Using adoptions, Russia has turned Ukrainian children into spoils of war.The mayor of a Ukrainian city disappeared, but questions about his loyalty did not.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
The Soviet-era idea that the state can care for children better than their families has led to the systematic removal of Ukrainian children from group homes and orphanages, including those with relatives willing to take them in Ukraine.
00:00 - 08:21 (08:21)
Summary
The Soviet-era idea that the state can care for children better than their families has led to the systematic removal of Ukrainian children from group homes and orphanages, including those with relatives willing to take them in Ukraine. Children taken to Russia include orphans, those taken from their parents at filtration points, and those with family in Ukraine.
EpisodeWhy Russia Is Taking Thousands of Ukrainian Children
PodcastThe Daily
The podcast shares the story of a Ukrainian couple who had been adopting children for years before the conflict between Ukraine and Russia began.
08:21 - 17:15 (08:53)
Summary
The podcast shares the story of a Ukrainian couple who had been adopting children for years before the conflict between Ukraine and Russia began. As the pro-Russian officials came into the picture, they insisted on placing the children into Russian controlled territory despite it being explained to them that it wasn't safe.
EpisodeWhy Russia Is Taking Thousands of Ukrainian Children
PodcastThe Daily
The UN refugee agency warns that in war situations it is difficult to know if a child has a family, as Russia helps these children while previously bombing the homes where they were staying.
17:15 - 27:52 (10:37)
Summary
The UN refugee agency warns that in war situations it is difficult to know if a child has a family, as Russia helps these children while previously bombing the homes where they were staying. The Ukrainian authorities are asking for appeals from family members to start the process of returning displaced children.
EpisodeWhy Russia Is Taking Thousands of Ukrainian Children
PodcastThe Daily
Fourth generation lawyer Alex Murdoch was found guilty of the murder of his wife and son, following a six-week trial almost two years after their deaths.
27:52 - 30:10 (02:17)
Summary
Fourth generation lawyer Alex Murdoch was found guilty of the murder of his wife and son, following a six-week trial almost two years after their deaths. This marks a dramatic downfall for the wealthy and influential family from South Carolina.