From A Basement In Lviv, The Latest On Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 14, 2022
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The podcast delivers stark updates on the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting the tragic rise in civilian casualties. Personal accounts from residents in bomb shelters paint a chilling picture of daily life amidst constant air raids. The discussion also scrutinizes escalating violence in cities like Mariupol and President Zelensky's urgent appeals for foreign military support. Geopolitical implications are examined, including concerns about China's potential aid to Russia and NATO's strategic posture in response to threats near Poland.
The UN says more than 600 civilians been killed, though the true number is likely far higher. Russia's attacks have begun to reach the westernmost parts of the country, including on a military installation near Ukraine's border with Poland.
This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and correspondent Ryan Lucas.