State of the World from NPR Some Convicted Russian Prisoners, Who Fought In Ukraine, Are Now Free
Dec 15, 2023
A government program in Russia offers pardons to prisoners convicted of serious crime who agree to fight in Ukraine, with serious consequences for victims and their families. The podcast explores the motivations of prisoners considering this opportunity for freedom, the aftermath of the program on freed prisoners, and the lack of justice surrounding the release of a murderer to participate in the conflict.
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