The MeidasTouch Podcast 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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Suspected Chemical Attack in Mariupol
- Inna Sovsun recounts the suspected chemical attack in Mariupol, hampered by fragmented communication.
- Ukrainian soldiers experienced breathing problems after a substance was released, but the exact chemical remains unknown.
Avoidable Devastation
- The war's devastation, particularly in Mariupol, could have been mitigated with timely Western weapon supplies.
- Ukrainian soldiers lack the necessary weaponry, specifically long-range missiles, to counter Russian heavy artillery.
Kyiv's Changing Conditions and Bucha's Horrors
- Inna Sovsun describes the changing conditions in Kyiv, with more people returning and a semblance of normalcy amidst air raid alerts.
- She recounts the horrors of Bucha and Irpin, where Russian landmines are hidden in everyday items, posing deadly threats to returning residents.