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Some Convicted Russian Prisoners, Who Fought In Ukraine, Are Now Free

Some Convicted Russian Prisoners, Who Fought In Ukraine, Are Now Free

FromState of the World from NPR


Some Convicted Russian Prisoners, Who Fought In Ukraine, Are Now Free

FromState of the World from NPR

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A government program in Russia offers pardons to prisoners convicted of serious crime who agree to fight in Ukraine, if they survive. The policy has serious consequences for victims of crimes and their families. We hear more from our correspondent in Moscow. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org. And you can donate to your local NPR member station by going to stations.npr.org
Released:
Dec 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

With reporters on the ground, conversations with politicians and officials, and breakdowns of what's going on, we'll bring you everything you need to know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, multiple times a day. We'll discuss the conflict's past, its possible futures, and what each new development means for the rest of the world.