Episode Details
Back to EpisodesSome Convicted Russian Prisoners, Who Fought In Ukraine, Are Now Free
Published 2 years, 3 months ago
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
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NPR Privacy Policy
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
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NPR Privacy Policy