Orysia Lutsevych

Join General Sir Richard Barrons, a military strategy expert, and Orysia Lutsevych OBE, a leading voice on Ukrainian resilience, as they discuss the brutal realities of the ongoing conflict. They explore the evolving nature of warfare, including innovations in drone technology and the importance of morale among Ukrainians. The pair assess Russian military tactics and advocate for stronger European integration with Ukraine. Ultimately, they highlight the urgent need for credible security guarantees and proactive measures against disinformation.

Live podcast at the US Embassy discusses ongoing conflict in Ukraine, military challenges, political dynamics, leadership changes, social media impact, and resilience against autocracy.

Orysia Lutsevych runs the Ukraine forum at Chatham House, focusing on Ukraine's political landscape, while Matthew Savill is the Director of Military Sciences at RUSI, bringing military strategy expertise. They discuss Ukraine's tough choices regarding potential peace deals and territorial losses amid ongoing aggression from Russia. The conversation covers battlefield dynamics, Ukraine's resilience, and the implications of shifting international alliances, emphasizing the critical balance between sovereignty and survival in turbulent times.

Joining the discussion are David Blair, Chief foreign affairs commentator at The Telegraph, and Orysia Lutsevych, Head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House. They delve into Jonathan Powell's significant role in reshaping diplomatic strategies around Ukraine, comparing him to Henry Kissinger. Topics of negotiation dynamics reveal the challenges of engaging with Putin, while Orysia emphasizes Ukraine’s multifaceted crises. The conversation raises pressing questions about the future of peace talks and the endurance of Ukraine under immense pressure.

Vitaly Shevchenko, host of Ukrainecast, and Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine forum at Chatham House, discuss the massive protests in Ukraine sparked by President Zelensky's controversial anti-corruption law. They explore the historical context of governmental corruption and its impact on public sentiment amidst the ongoing war. Additionally, Andy Verity, BBC's financial investigations correspondent, reveals the shocking overturning of convictions related to LIBOR manipulation, shedding light on the aftereffects of financial scandals.