Russian Colonial Aggression and the Evolution of Ukrainian Identity - Interview with Yehor Brailian

For some that subscribe to a Cold War view, the current conflict is the  result of a great game between the US and Russia. NATO is the prime  cause of this horrific conflict in some people’s minds. And for others  it is the result of a global industrial-military complex that feeds off  conflict and chaos. But for Ukrainians it is a fight for survival; they  tend to see Russia as a local, imperial aggressor. Today I am unpacking  these interpretations with Yehor Brailian, journalist and expert on  colonialism in history.   

Yehor Brailian’s areas of expertise are colonialism, the international  history of the twentieth century, British history and politics, as well  as security in the media. He is Special Correspondent for ArmyInform,  covering international security and defence cooperation of Ukraine  together with military aid and the phenomenon of multinational military  units. He also covers the Ukraine NATO relationship. He has also worked  as a Journalist at the Ukrainian TV station 24 Channel. He has a PhD in  History and wrote his thesis on British colonial and postcolonial policy  in the Caribbean colonies.