Global News Podcast Special: Global News Ukrainecast part 2
Mar 24, 2022
Lyse Doucet, BBC's chief international correspondent, provides firsthand insights into the realities faced by Ukrainians in Kyiv amidst the chaos of war. Frank Gardner, the BBC's security correspondent, discusses military strategies and the evolving information warfare in the region. They delve into the resilience of civilians, NATO's complicated position, and the international dynamics at play, including Turkey's strategic role. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the humanitarian impact and geopolitical implications of the ongoing crisis.
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Quiet Defiance in Kyiv
- Lyse Doucet describes a quiet scene in Kyiv of a soldier stitching his flak jacket.
- This amidst constant artillery fire illustrates the mix of defiance and normalcy.
Disrupted Lives, Resilient Spirits
- Normal routines are disrupted, but Ukrainians display resilience.
- Kyiv's mayor urges businesses to reopen to boost economic activity.
Homeschooling in Wartime
- Children in Kyiv continue lessons despite school closures.
- Parents teach, echoing experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.