Ukrainians’ Choice: Fight or Flee?

<p>Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the biggest in Europe since World War II.</p><p>With the full-scale assault entering its second day on Friday, Ukrainians are coming to terms with the reality that the unthinkable has actually happened.</p><p>We explore the significance of this moment and speak to Ukrainians on the ground. </p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/anton-troianovski?smid=pc-thedaily">Anton Troianovski</a>, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times.</p><p>Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at <a href="mailto:thedaily@nytimes.com">thedaily@nytimes.com</a>. You can find more information and<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/03/podcasts/daily-memorial-covid.html"> specific instructions here</a>.</p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>Russia continued its attack on Ukraine early Friday, one day after it invaded the country by land, sea and air,<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/24/world/russia-ukraine-invasion-putin-biden.html?searchResultPosition=16"> killing more than 100 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians</a>.</li><li>Europe faces a new refugee crisis, and harsh economic penalties meant to punish Russia are expected to reverberate worldwide.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/24/us/politics/ukraine-russia-whats-next.html"> Here’s what might happen next in the Ukraine crisis</a>. </li></ul><p>Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-daily?module=inline">subscribe to our newsletter</a>. </p><p>For more information on today’s episode, visit </p><p><a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a></p><p>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.</p>