The Russian Rape Machine

This week’s episode comes with a warning: there are graphic and disturbing depictions of rape and sexual violence in today’s programme.Make no mistake, the so-called Russian Rape Machine turns sexual assault and violenceinto weapons of war. It’s as integral a part of their assault on Ukraine asboots on the ground, drones, and artillery. Conflict-related sexualviolence is their stock in trade. On this latest episode, we go on the ground to Ukraine to talk Alisa Kovalenko, afounding member of SEMA Ukraine about the testimonies she's received fromvictims of rape and sexual assault at the hands of the invading Russianforces.  Plus, we speak to Noble Peace Prize recipient Oleksandra Matviichuk - one ofUkraine's leading human rights lawyers and activists. She’s spent yearshighlighting Russia's use of rape, torture, and crimes against humanity as partof their arsenal when it comes to waging war.Follow uson Twitter, Tiktok and Instagram @apocalypsenowpod, and you can get in touchvia email at [email protected] Take ourshow survey here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=18 Presenter:  DavidPatrikarakosProducer:Philip WildingEditor:Chelsey MooreProductionManager: Vittoria Cecchini A DailyMail production. Seriously PopularIf you oranyone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, you can get helpat Rape Crisis England & Wales, go to: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.