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Podcast: Ukrainecast
Episode: The teenager who fled Kharkiv
Description: In February, Ukrainecast collaborated with BBC Newsnight on a live show to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. One of the guests was Elya, who was just 17 when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. After two weeks hiding with her family in their building’s basement, a missile strike on another floor prompted her to flee. She reunites with Victoria and Vitaly to discuss what has happened to her since.And the BBC’s Sofia Bettiza discusses Ukraine’s chances of joining the EU.Today’s episode...