The NPR Politics Podcast Mass Graves Found In Kyiv Suburbs Following Russian Withdrawal
Apr 4, 2022
Elissa Nadworny, NPR correspondent reporting from Kyiv, shares gripping insights into the recent discovery of mass graves in areas reclaimed by Ukrainian forces. She discusses the collective grief of Ukrainians and their urgent calls for more military aid from the West. The horrifying aftermath of the Russian occupation in Bucha reveals violence and human rights violations, reinforcing President Biden's stark labeling of Putin as a war criminal. Nadworny highlights the resilience of civilians striving to maintain hope and routine despite the brutal conflict.
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Bucha Discoveries
- In Bucha, bodies were found lying in the streets, some with hands tied and shot at close range.
- Eyewitnesses reported rapes and weeks without food, and homes were destroyed.
Biden's Response
- President Biden called Vladimir Putin a war criminal, but noted a trial requires evidence.
- Biden confirmed continued weapon supply to Ukraine and increased sanctions against Russia.
Negotiation Challenges
- The brutality in Ukraine makes negotiated settlements less likely as Ukraine won't cede land.
- Escalating sanctions offer Putin no off-ramp, creating a conflict with no apparent resolution.