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‘Kiev tried to erase Kherson’s Russian identity by restricting free thought and banning the Russian language’ – Vladimir Saldo

In the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, Rick Sanchez chats with the leader of a key region in the Ukraine discussion. Why does Kherson matter so much to both Kiev and Moscow? How do locals feel about rejoining Russia? Gov. Saldo shares how residents there have faced persecution for their Russian identity and what reunification means to them. He goes on to reveal how the Russian army arrived not as conquerors but as liberators, eventually fostering deep connections with the local community.

Meanwhile, Rick dives into the historic shift reshaping our world as power shifts from old European powers to the emerging Global South. Tune in to find out how, and the significance of it all.

20.08.2025
42:9 min
20.08.2025
42:9 min
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‘Kiev tried to erase Kherson’s Russian identity by restricting free thought and banning the Russian language’ – Vladimir Saldo
Sanchez Effect is a journalistic rebellion. RT’s flagship program is led by Rick Sanchez, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning newsman who’s made a career out of defying the status quo. “When only one side of a story is permitted, that’s when I push harder. If Moscow is deemed off-limits, it’s precisely where I want to be. Because more often than not, truth resides in the places we’re told not to look.”