The MeidasTouch Podcast Winning with Women in Charge with Ukrainian Leader Olena Sotnyk and Kentucky State Senator Karen Berg
Mar 25, 2022
This conversation features Olena Sotnyk, a Ukrainian attorney and human rights defender, discussing the humanitarian crisis stemming from the war and the inspiring resilience of Ukraine's people. She emphasizes the need for international support against Russian aggression. Karen Berg, a Kentucky State Senator and radiologist, shares her impassioned stance against restrictive abortion legislation, reflecting on the challenges of advocating for women's health in a male-dominated political landscape. Together, they highlight the importance of female leadership in shaping democracy.
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Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity
- Olena Sotnyk discusses her pro bono work for the Heavenly Hundred, victims of the 2014 Maidan protests.
- These protests, sparked by a rejected EU agreement, led to the Ukrainian Revolution and Russia's subsequent annexation of Crimea.
Women in Ukrainian Politics
- Olena Sotnyk's strength and Ukraine's unity stem from the significant number of young women in positions of power.
- This observation highlights the importance of female leadership in Ukrainian politics and society.
Russian Support for Putin
- Many Russians support Putin's narrative not out of ignorance, but because they embrace it.
- They choose to ignore readily available information and prefer the myth of a powerful Russia.