The Intelligence from The Economist The Weekend Intelligence: A nation on a knife's edge
Dec 2, 2023
The podcast explores the harsh realities faced by civilians at Lviv Station amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. It captures the psychological impact of 18 months of conflict on Ukrainian society, highlighting personal stories of resilience and hope. Listeners will hear about the emotional struggles of teachers and families as they navigate daily life with fear and determination. The significance of memory and identity is also examined, particularly through the lens of historical sites like Babyn Yar, showing how war reshapes national identity and unity.
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Return to Bucha
- Zannie Minton Beddoes and Arkady Ostrovsky returned to Bucha, a town synonymous with Russian atrocities.
- On their first day back, an air raid siren went off, a common occurrence triggered by Russian MiGs.
Bucha School
- Zannie and Arkady visited a school in Bucha on its first day back in session since the invasion.
- They observed children in the school's basement shelter, a sign of the new normal.
Anna and Daniil's Story
- The journalists interviewed a young couple, Anna and Daniil, who returned to Bucha after fleeing the initial invasion.
- Anna, having fled Luhansk in 2014, expressed disillusionment and a desire to leave Ukraine.