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The Resistance

Ukrainian opposition and the manual on how to mount an insurgency

A former Soviet soldier describes how he’s now helping resistance groups in the Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine by advising them how to mount an insurgency.

UNICEF’s Pete Manfield describes how the war in Ukraine is taking its toll in Somalia, and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Africa correspondent Catherine Byaruhanga explains why some Africans are taking a pro-Russian stance.

Also, a listener in Russia explains how he’s using bank notes to protest against the war.

This episode of Ukrainecast was made by Estelle Doyle with Natalie Ktena and Osman Iqbal. The planning producer is Louise Hidalgo. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The editor is Alison Gee.
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