Capitol & Scott: Watching the war from afar, Ukrainians in Arkansas struggle to cope

Episode 8 March 02, 2022 00:24:42
Capitol & Scott: Watching the war from afar, Ukrainians in Arkansas struggle to cope
Capitol & Scott
Capitol & Scott: Watching the war from afar, Ukrainians in Arkansas struggle to cope

Mar 02 2022 | 00:24:42

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Show Notes

Glued to their televisions and worried about losing contact with loved ones back home, Ukrainians living in Arkansas are experiencing a different kind of trauma caused by war: the trauma of helplessness. Two Ukrainians shared how they’ve been struggling to cope since the Russian invasion of the country began last week.

Let us know has the Ukraine-Russia crisis affected you. arkansasonline.com/affect/

Background Reading: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/feb/25/arkansans-flee-ukraine-seek-loved-ones-after/

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/feb/27/arkansas-natives-escape-fighting-in-ukraine/

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