The Daily Ukrainians’ Choice: Fight or Flee?
Feb 25, 2022
This discussion features Anton Troianovski, Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times, and Denis Sorkov, Chief of NICU at Dnipro Regional Children's Hospital. They delve into the urgency of fleeing chaos as families scramble for safety in Kyiv. Troianovski analyzes the emotional turmoil faced by Ukrainians caught between the decision to fight or flee, while Sorkov shares gripping accounts from the frontline of a hospital amid bombings. The intense human cost of war and the resilience of the Ukrainian people are powerfully highlighted.
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Fleeing Kyiv
- Sabrina Tavernise describes chaotic scenes at a Kyiv railway station, witnessing people fleeing with their belongings.
- She interviews a family heading to Lviv and then Poland, expressing fear and uncertainty about the future.
Dmitri's Decision
- Tavernise interviews Dmitri, who plans to join military service after taking his family to safety.
- She notes the prevalent sound of wheelie bags as people evacuate.
Historical Significance
- Anton Troianovski calls Russia's invasion the largest European attack since World War II.
- He highlights the magnitude and the disbelief surrounding this "worst-case scenario."