THE WEEKLY REVEAL

Hello! One year ago this week, Russia invaded Ukraine. That is the focus of this issue, with a new Reveal episode, in collaboration with the Associated Press, that brings you never-before-heard recordings of Russian soldiers in Ukraine. 

THIS WEEK’S PODCAST

Listening in on Russia’s War in Ukraine

When Russia invaded Ukraine, a small team of journalists from the Associated Press rushed to the front lines. Together, they captured some of the defining images of the war. This week on Reveal, we immerse you in their story via their firsthand accounts. 

You’ll also hear audio that’s never been publicly shared before: phone calls Russian soldiers made during the first weeks of the invasion, secretly recorded by the Ukrainian government. AP reporter Erika Kinetz obtained about 2,000 of these calls. The soldiers’ conversations reveal the fear-mongering and patriotism that led some of the men to go from living regular lives as husbands, sons and fathers to talking about killing civilians.

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