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Arm Ukraine Now with Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun and Human Rights Lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk (Bonus Episode)

Apr 23, 2022

Inna Sovsun, a member of the Ukrainian Parliament and energy expert, and Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Center for Civil Liberties, share urgent perspectives from Kyiv. They discuss the chilling reality of child abductions amidst the conflict, framing them as acts of genocide. The guests call for increased military support to confront Russian aggression and critique Western energy policies fueling the war. They highlight the emotional toll on lawmakers and the need for global accountability in addressing war crimes and supporting Ukraine's fight for democracy.

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Episode guests

Oleksandra Matvichuk

Inna Sovsun

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Uncovering the Realities of War in Mariupol

23min

The Chilling Reality of Child Abductions in Ukraine

4min

Critique of Western Support Amidst Ongoing Conflict

4min

Facing War: The Role of Parliament in Ukraine

20min

Human Rights and Accountability Amidst the Ukrainian Crisis

13min

Bravery and Advocacy for Ukraine's Future

2min

On today's special bonus edition of the MeidasTouch Podcast, we welcome two Ukrainian leaders from inside Kyiv. First, we speak with Inna Sovsun. Sovsun is a Ukrainian professor and politician. She is a currently a Ukrainian Member of Parliament and serves on the Energy Committee.

After that, we chat with Oleksandra Matviichuk, the Head of the Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine. She was the recipient of the Democracy Defender award in 2016 by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Matviichuk has dedicated the last 8 years of her life to documenting war crimes. If you enjoyed today’s episode please be sure to rate, review and subscribe! As always, thank YOU for listening.

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