Adrian Goldberg hears from Byline Times writer Iain Overton, freshly returned from Ukraine, about how Russia’s invasion has led to a plummeting birth rate. This is perhaps understandable at a time of war, but many Ukrainians see it in the context of attempts to downplay their culture, destroy their history and erase their language.

Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg.Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times.Made by We Bring Audio for Byline Times.