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TV Journalist In Ukraine Files Reports In SIX Languages!

I must admit I hesitated to post this blog.  I realize what a sensitive issue the crisis in the Ukraine is.  There is human suffering beyond words and every day…

Ukraine Reporter

KYIV, UKRAINE – MARCH 02: Local journalists at work in central station on March 2, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Russian forces continued their advance on the Ukrainian capital as the country’s invasion of its western neighbor entered its seventh day. Intense battles are also being waged over Ukraines other major cities. (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images)

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I must admit I hesitated to post this blog.  I realize what a sensitive issue the crisis in the Ukraine is.  There is human suffering beyond words and every day brings horrifying images and tragedy that is nothing short of heartbreaking.  That being said, this guy's talent HAS to be recognized.  It is challenging to be a correspondent in any situation like Ukraine.  To be a correspondent in six languages?!  What are we talking about here?

Reporter, Phillip Crowther, works for The Associated Press GMS.  His father is British.  His mother is German.  He grew up in the UK and Luxembourg.  And his reports (if you could not recognize all the languages) are being filed in English, Luxembourgish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German. WOW!

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