Kate Buchoslavska

Shashank Joshi, The Economist's defense editor, offers a gripping analysis of Ukraine's military resilience and the potential for a counteroffensive. Arkady Ostrovsky, the Russia editor, reveals the shifting landscape of Russian civil society and the mass exodus of educated citizens fleeing repression. Kate Buchoslavska provides a heartfelt account of her return to Kharkiv, sharing the profound personal transformations and challenges faced due to the ongoing conflict. Together, they explore the war's impact and the enduring spirit of those affected.

Shashank Joshi, The Economist's defense editor, dissects the unexpected resilience of Ukraine a year into war. Arkady Ostrovsky, the Russia editor, sheds light on the strain within Russian civil society post-invasion. Ukrainian Kate Buchoslavska shares her poignant journey returning to Kharkiv, revealing the war's deep emotional scars. The discussion captures military strategies, the exodus of educated Russians, and the indomitable spirit of those affected, painting a rich portrait of conflict and its aftermath.