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“But this isn’t a place, with all due respect, like Iraq or Afghanistan, that has seen conflict raging for decades. This is a relatively civilized, relatively European -- I have to choose those words carefully, too -- city, one where you wouldn’t expect that, or hope that it’s going to happen.”
The comparison was one of many made in the media that have been criticized as racist and dehumanizing.
'Europeans with blue eyes, blonde hair being killed': Media coverage of Ukraine criticised for racism
CBS reporter apologises after comparing "civilised" Ukraine to what he implied were "uncivilised" countries in Middle East.
CBS reporter apologises after comparing "civilised" Ukraine to what he implied were "uncivilised" countries in Middle East.