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07-19-2022, 04:08 AM
Russians and Ukrainians are deeply connected. Millions of Ukrainians have relatives in Russia. Many have lived in the country.
But Moscow has taken steps to shield its people from open information about the war, even as its bombing campaign intensifies.
When Ukrainians try to explain the dire situation to family members in Russia, they are often met with denial, resistance, and a kind of refusal to believe.
Guest: Valerie Hopkins (https://www.nytimes.com/by/valerie-hopkins?smid=pc-thedaily), a correspondent for The New York Times, currently in Ukraine.
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Background reading:
A wave of disinformation has emanated from the Russian state as the Kremlin tries to shape the messages (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/06/world/europe/ukraine-russia-families.html) most Russians are receiving.
At the same time, the last vestiges of a Russian free press (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/03/world/europe/russia-ukraine-propaganda-censorship.html) are being dismantled.
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أكثر... (https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily)
But Moscow has taken steps to shield its people from open information about the war, even as its bombing campaign intensifies.
When Ukrainians try to explain the dire situation to family members in Russia, they are often met with denial, resistance, and a kind of refusal to believe.
Guest: Valerie Hopkins (https://www.nytimes.com/by/valerie-hopkins?smid=pc-thedaily), a correspondent for The New York Times, currently in Ukraine.
Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com. You can find more information and specific instructions here (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/03/podcasts/daily-memorial-covid.html).
Background reading:
A wave of disinformation has emanated from the Russian state as the Kremlin tries to shape the messages (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/06/world/europe/ukraine-russia-families.html) most Russians are receiving.
At the same time, the last vestiges of a Russian free press (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/03/world/europe/russia-ukraine-propaganda-censorship.html) are being dismantled.
Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter (https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-daily?module=inline).
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily). Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
أكثر... (https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily)