{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68558ae30bed216db7530f8a/68558afb8d560ebfbb044955?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Russian Rape Machine","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68558ae30bed216db7530f8a/1776869296009-65d869bb-ada0-4068-a320-5f639a930f51.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>This week’s episode comes with a warning: there are graphic and disturbing depictions of rape and sexual violence in today’s programme.</strong></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Make no mistake, the so-called Russian Rape Machine turns sexual assault and violence</strong></p>\n<p><strong>into weapons of war. It’s as integral a part of their assault on Ukraine as</strong></p>\n<p><strong>boots on the ground, drones, and artillery. Conflict-related sexual</strong></p>\n<p><strong>violence is their stock in trade.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>On this latest episode, we go on the ground to Ukraine to talk Alisa Kovalenko, a</strong></p>\n<p><strong>founding member of SEMA Ukraine about the testimonies she's received from</strong></p>\n<p><strong>victims of rape and sexual assault at the hands of the invading Russian</strong></p>\n<p><strong>forces. </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Plus, we speak to Noble Peace Prize recipient Oleksandra Matviichuk - one of</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Ukraine's leading human rights lawyers and activists. She’s spent years</strong></p>\n<p><strong>highlighting Russia's use of rape, torture, and crimes against humanity as part</strong></p>\n<p><strong>of their arsenal when it comes to waging war.</strong></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Follow us</strong></p>\n<p><strong>on Twitter, Tiktok and Instagram @apocalypsenowpod, and you can get in touch</strong></p>\n<p><strong>via email at </strong><a href=\"mailto:apocalpysenowpod@dailymail.com\"><strong>apocalpysenowpod@dailymail.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Take our</strong></p>\n<p><strong>show survey here: </strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=18\"><strong>https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=18</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Presenter:  David</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Patrikarakos</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Producer:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Philip Wilding</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Editor:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Chelsey Moore</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Production</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Manager: Vittoria Cecchini</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>A Daily</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Mail production. Seriously Popular</strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>If you or</strong></p>\n<p><strong>anyone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, you can get help</strong></p>\n<p><strong>at Rape Crisis England &amp; Wales, go to: </strong><a href=\"https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/\"><strong>https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/</strong></a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Daily Mail"}