Ukraine, the 2024 US Election, and the Global State of Democracy

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister has said “Russia wants more war, not peace” after Kyiv faced what he said was its largest missile attack in weeks. President Vladimir Putin also confirmed today that the first tactical nuclear weapons to be stored in Belarus have arrived there. Meanwhile, African leaders are in Ukraine on what they are calling a peace mission. The next stop for those representatives is Russia, where they are set to meet with Putin. All of this takes place as President Zelensky continues to appeal for weapons to support his country’s counteroffensive. Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK Vadym Prystaiko joins Bianna to discuss the latest. 

Also on today’s show: Chinese artist Badiucao; historian & author Ned Blackhawk; actress and former UK politician Glenda Jackson (from the archives) 

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