The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: Escalation, Episode One: Chicken Kyiv
Apr 3, 2025
Discover the intricate history of U.S.-Ukrainian relations and the powerful impact of the Russo-Ukrainian War. A Ukrainian journalist shares their poignant experience in liberated Bucha, revealing war's toll on civilians. Explore Ukraine's declaration of independence and the complex dynamics of American foreign policy. Delve into the historical trauma that shapes contemporary conflicts and the delicate balance of diplomatic ties amidst rising tensions with Russia. Uncover how geopolitical realities have evolved and their implications for global safety.
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Bucha Experience
- Anastasia Lapatina, a Ukrainian journalist, recounts her experience in Bucha after its liberation.
- She reflects on the tragedy and the world's delayed attention to the conflict.
American Perspective
- Tyler McBrien, an American journalist, shares his limited connection to Ukraine through his great-grandparents.
- He describes his surprise at the full-scale invasion in 2022.
Obsolete Degree
- Fiona Hill describes the fall of the Soviet Union.
- Her graduation ceremony featured the perplexed Soviet foreign minister receiving an honorary degree.