Talking Ukraine In English

Talking Ukraine #11 -Sasha Maslov, Ukrainian-American Photographer

Sasha Maslov is a photographer based in New York City. Originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine, he has extensively documented the front lines since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This year he partnered with St. Javelin to publish a photography book called “Saints” which portrays stories of Ukrainians who have devoted their lives to defend their country on the front lines .

Talking Ukraine #10 -Paul Hennemeyer- "Senior Energy Executive"

Paul Hennemeyer is an American energy executive based in Europe with over 30 years experience in the energy industry. He and his partner Ralph Meima created “Re-energize Ukraine”, a volunteer initiative to help supply spare and retired electricity equipment to Ukraine. We discuss Paul’s work and recent trip to Ukraine, the closing of the last gas pipeline in Ukraine that transports Russian gas to Europe, Germany’s long term reliance on Russian energy and German energy politics, and the future of the Ukrainian energy industry. Email: phennemeyer@Avrioenergy.com
 

Talking Ukraine Podcast #9 Dr. Taras Kuzio Part 2

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Kuzio we discuss potential scenarios and security guarantees for Ukraine under the Trump administration, the evolution of Volodymyr Zelensky as President, and reflections on Dr. Kuzio's last visit to Ukraine in 2023.  

Talking Ukraine Podcast#8--Dr. Taras Kuzio Part 1

Dr. Taras Kuzio is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy. He is also an Associate Fellow at the Forum for Foreign Relations and has worked with various think tanks. Taras has written over 24 books, most recently,  “Fascism and Genocide, Russia’s War Against Ukrainians.”
In Part 1 we talk about the global dynamics surrounding the fall of Assad’s regime, the reluctance of Israel to cooperate with Ukraine, the roots of Russian sadism, and how the West missed its opportunity to defeat Russia’s army in Ukraine. 

Talking Ukraine Podcast#7 --Jed Sunden-- Founder of Kyiv Post & The American Ukraine PAC

In Episode #7 it is our pleasure to speak with one of the original American Expat pioneers in newly independent Ukraine, Jed Sunden. Jed started the Kyiv Post in 1995, the first English language newspaper in Ukraine, which continues on today. In early 2024, Jed founded the American Ukraine PAC to lobby for political support for Ukraine to the US Congress. We discuss his experiences maintaining an independent journalistic enterprise during his 15 year tenure as owner of KP Media Group, as well as the work that the American Ukraine PAC is doing today in support of “The War for Ukrainian Sovereignty".

"Talking Ukraine" Episode#6- Dr. Lada Roslycky- Part 2

We continue our conversation with Dr. Lada Roslycky discussing corruption within Ukraine and troubles of Ukrainian soldiers, the lack of will and duplicity from the West, and the importance of true accountablity, and the value of freedom and liberty. 

Talking Ukraine Episode #5 Dr. Roslycky - Founder of Black Trident Defense & Security Consulting Group (Part 1)

Hailing from Canada, Dr. Lada Roslycky is a Ukraine expert with esteemed academic credentials who has been living in Kyiv, Ukraine for over a decade. This gives her unique insight and perspective into analyzing Ukrainian society and the events surrounding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In Part 1 we discuss her  her work as a Black Sea security expert, Russia's genocide, objectives and information warfare, Russian corruption as statecraft, and the overall stakes of the war. 

Talking Ukraine Episode#4 Liuba Shipovich, Dignitas Fund

In episode 4 we’ll get to chat with a founder of Dignitas Fund, Liuba Shipovich. Diginitas is non-profit based in Ukraine that supplies drones to Ukrainian soldiers and develops other cutting edge military technology and training.

Episode #3 Petro Rondiak -Head of Management Board Winner Group Ukraine-

Petro Rondiak is a Ukrainian-American who has lived in Kyiv with his family since the 1990s. Petro has been one of the key people managing Winner Group, one of the biggest car importers in Ukraine, and continues leading Winner Group Ukraine through wartime.
We discuss building an American corporate culture automotive business in the corrupt climate of Ukraine in the 1990s, how Ukraine changed during the years of the Orange Revolution and the Revolution of Dignity, how the Russian army occupied Winner offices at the beginning of the full invasion, and how the company continues to forge ahead towards a Ukrainian victory.
 
 

Episode #2 Chris Hennemeyer - Int'l Aid Worker & Founder "In The Trenches"

Chris Hennemeyer has spent his decades long career working in warzones all over Africa. Just after he retired, the Russians invaded Ukraine, and Chris couldn't help get himself back there on the ground in order to try to find ways to be helpful. We discuss his experiences and reflections from his time in and around Odessa, Ukraine, as well as the work of his non-profit "In the Trenches" which buys supplies for Ukrainian soldiers.