Name: My Ukrainian Father Reflects on the Unfolding Crisis by Hugo L. NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022 by Kathleen Mendez
Duration: 8 min
Description: Hugo grew up hearing stories about the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the war in the Dobass region of Ukraine. With the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Hugo turned to his Ukrainian father to better understand his perspective.

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Hugo grew up hearing stories about the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the war in the Dobass region of Ukraine. With the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Hugo turned to his Ukrainian father to better understand his perspective.

My Ukrainian Father's Reflections on the Crisis by Hugo L. NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

My Ukrainian Father Reflects on the Unfolding Crisis by Hugo L. NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

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My Ukrainian Father Reflects on the Unfolding Crisis by Hugo L. NPR Student Podcast Challenge 2022

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