Kyiv to New York

In the week since Russia invaded Ukraine, Times Union journalists have been reporting on the impact the conflict is having in New York, which is home to the largest Ukrainian immigrant population in the U.S. On this episode, we connect with Valeriy Garmash, editor of the Slovyansk-based news website 6262.com.ua. Just 100 miles from the Russian border, his staff is reporting from the embattled Donetsk region to get news to its citizens, many of whom are likely facing imminent food, power and internet shortages. Also, Times Union columnist Paul Grondahl tells the story of a resilient woman currently holed up in a hotel basement in Kyiv with her children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices