
Explaining Ukraine
Human stories of this war - with Nataliya Gumenyuk
Feb 1, 2024
The podcast discusses human stories of the war in Ukraine, including people held captive in basements and buildings bombed by Russian warplanes. Nataliya Gumenyuk speaks about her book documenting war crimes committed by Russia. The importance of survivor testimonies as evidence in court and raising awareness about war crimes is emphasized. The chapter delves into the notorious crime of Yahidne, bombings in Chernihiv, displacement in eastern Ukraine, the illusion of calm, and the importance of supporting survivors and seeking justice.
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- The podcast sheds light on the human suffering caused by Russian soldiers during the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for justice and accountability.
- The podcast emphasizes the importance of documenting and preserving the testimonies of survivors and witnesses to support future investigations and trials.
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The Unthinkable Cruelty of the Russian Soldiers
The podcast highlights the stories of human suffering caused by the Russian soldiers during the war in Ukraine. It discusses incidents such as the 300 people held captive in a village school basement, the shelling of a crowd at Kramatorsk railway station, and the bombings of residential buildings in Chernihiv, Izum, and Borodanka. The podcast emphasizes the need for justice and to ensure that the true extent of these crimes is known.
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