After Ten Days Of War, The View From The Ground In Ukraine
Mar 7, 2022
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The podcast delves into the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, spotlighting the mass displacement of citizens amid fierce resistance from Ukrainian forces. It highlights international support, with civilians and volunteers rallying against the invasion. The complexities of U.S. military assistance are unpacked, alongside debates over a no-fly zone and the impact of rising fuel prices due to sanctions on Russian oil. Public sentiment and the urgency for humanitarian efforts shape the conversation as the world watches Ukraine's struggle.
Ukraine continues to hold out against a Russian invasion, as the U.S. and its European allies debate military aid and banning Russian oil imports to further constrain the petrostate's economy. NPR's Ryan Lucas is reporting from Ukraine and shares how the people there are experiencing the Russian invasion.
This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, correspondent Ryan Lucas, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.