Mariia Zolkina
Head of Regional Security and Conflict Studies at the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation in Kyiv, Ukraine. Provides expert analysis on the geopolitical situation in Ukraine.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 50min
High stakes for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets with Trump at the White House
Maria Zolkina, Head of Regional Security and Conflict Studies in Kyiv, shares insights on Ukraine's hopes from President Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump, emphasizing the crucial need for Tomahawk missiles to pressure Russia. Greet Van Malderen, a wildlife photographer recognized for his work, captures the unique adaptation of Namibia's maritime lions, highlighting their new seal-hunting behaviors and the ecological challenges they face. Together, they discuss high-stakes geopolitics and fascinating wildlife dynamics.
Oct 22, 2024 • 23min
How might the next US President affect the war in Ukraine?
Mariia Zolkina, an expert on Ukraine's geopolitical landscape, joins Democratic strategist Mary Anne Marsh, Republican foreign policy analyst Matthew Kroenig, and military specialist Matthew Saville to discuss the impact of the next U.S. President on the war in Ukraine. They explore President Zelensky’s ‘Victory Plan’ and its dependence on U.S. support, contrasting the candidates' approaches to aid. The conversation highlights concerns over declining U.S. assistance, Europe’s commitment, and how future U.S. leadership might shape the conflict's resolution.
