Economist Podcasts Capital accounts: on the ground in Kyiv
Mar 15, 2022
Tim Judah, an Economist correspondent based in Ukraine, shares vivid tales from Kyiv, where life persists amid the ongoing war. He discusses the city's resilience, showcasing how residents find joy in weddings and music despite scarcity of medicine. The conversation shifts to Australia, highlighting increasing extreme weather events and their devastating effects, particularly the severe floods and bushfires. Judah’s observations paint a poignant picture of human spirit and the urgent need for policy adaptations in the face of environmental calamity.
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Life in Wartime Kyiv
- Kyiv residents display an eerie sense of normalcy amidst war, with missile strikes becoming commonplace.
- People continue daily routines, even attending concerts and weddings, while others volunteer for territorial defense.
Desperate Escape from Bucha
- The situation outside Kyiv, in towns like Irpin and Bucha, is far more dire, with constant artillery fire and civilian casualties.
- A harrowing scene of shell-shocked refugees fleeing Bucha with white flags and armbands, seeking safety behind Ukrainian lines.
Denial and Defiance
- Weeks before the war, Ukrainians largely dismissed the possibility of an invasion.
- Now, despite fear and defiance, some still struggle to accept the severity of the situation, even as events in Mariupol and Kharkiv unfold.