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How a Ukrainian teen fought to get her brother back from Russia
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21 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2023
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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February last year, there have been concerns about Ukrainian children, and the efforts by Russia to send them to summer camps or to foster homes within Russia.The Globe’s senior international correspondent, Mark MacKinnon, brings us the story of two siblings separated by this practice and how a sister travelled more than 1,000 km, crossing borders, to try to bring her brother back home.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com
Released:
Dec 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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