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Why Some Russians Are Fleeing To A Country Their Government Already Invaded

Why Some Russians Are Fleeing To A Country Their Government Already Invaded

FromConsider This from NPR


Why Some Russians Are Fleeing To A Country Their Government Already Invaded

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Mar 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 2008, Russia invaded another former Soviet republic: Georgia, a small country on the southeast edge of Europe. Today, Georgia is seeing an influx of Russians who are fleeing their home country in opposition to its invasion of Ukraine. Mary Louise Kelly traveled to Georgia to hear how people who live with Russian troops on their doorsteps are feeling as they watch the war in Ukraine play out. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Mar 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.