In Ukraine, the Men Who Must Stay and Fight

Published: March 1, 2022, 10:50 a.m.

b'This episode contains strong language.\\n\\nAs the Russian assault has intensified, the government in Ukraine has enacted martial law, requiring men to stay in the country and either join the fight or face the prospect of conscription.\\n\\nWe tell the story of three of those men: Eugene, an I.T. worker from the northeastern city of Kharkiv; Tyhran, an animator who attempted to cross the border into Poland; and Andrew, who signed up for the territorial defense force two weeks ago.\\n\\nGuests: Clare Toeniskoetter, a senior producer for The Daily; and Lynsea Garrison, a senior international producer for The Daily.'